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SALC Statement on arrest and detention of Zimbabwean lawyer Thabani Mpofu

SALC is deeply concerned by the arrest and detention of prominent Zimbabwean lawyer, Advocate Thabani Mpofu. He was arrested on the 1st June 2020 by the Zimbabwe Republic Police on charges of defeating or obstructing the course of justice. Mpofu appears to have been arrested in connection with a constitutional…

Staff Writer2 Jun 2020

Research Reports & Policy Briefs Rule of Law SADC Zimbabwe

SALC Policy Brief: AN ANALYSIS OF ZIMBABWE’S PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE ARMS OF GOVERNMENT

A Constitution of any State is a body of fundamental principles which the State is acknowledged to be governed by; it is the supreme law of the land. The procedure for amending a Constitution differs from State to State; however, it is always more difficult to amend a Constitution than…

Staff Writer27 May 2020

Articles and Opinions International Criminal Justice South Africa Zimbabwe

Torture in Zimbabwe

The Mail and Guardian 23 May 2020 By Atilla Kisla Six years after the Torture Docket case – What is the current status of the investigation? Torture, one of the most horrendous violations of a person’s human rights, appears to have become a sad reality of life in Zimbabwe. Over…

Staff Writer25 May 2020

International Criminal Justice News Zimbabwe

SALC Board member pens open letter to Zimbabwean President Mnangagwa seeking accountability for abduction and torture of three women

Nehanda Radio 19 May 2020 By Beatrice Mtetwa Sir, I address you, not because you personally abducted, tortured and sexually abused JOANA MAMOMBE, CECILIA CHIMBIRI and NETSAI MAROVA. Neither do I address you because I know or am in other way connected with the three young women. I address you…

Staff Writer20 May 2020

International Criminal Justice News Zimbabwe

Statement: SALC condemns the torture and abduction of women leaders in Zimbabwe

SALC condemns abduction and torture of three women leaders in Zimbabwe. Movement for Democratic Change member of parliament, Hon Joana Mamombe and Young Assembly leaders Cecelia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova were allegedly abducted, detained and tortured over the last week. The three women were arrested on 14 May 2020 at…

Staff Writer18 May 2020

Articles and Opinions International Criminal Justice South Africa Zimbabwe

Universal Jurisdiction – a useful tool for prosecuting international crimes: Comparing the use of universal jurisdiction in Germany and South Africa

The Polity 07 May 2020 By Atilla Kisla Germany is prosecuting former Syrian state security members for crimes against humanity committed in Syria: What is the current status of the South African investigations into crimes against humanity committed in Zimbabwe? International crimes must be prosecuted and domestic jurisdictions are well…

Staff Writer8 May 2020

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Celebrating International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day (IWD), which was held on 8 March 2020, represents an important day in the fight for women’s rights, equality and non-discrimination in Southern Africa and around the world. IWD is the perfect time to take stock of the state of women’s rights: to celebrate the victories that…

Staff Writer17 Mar 2020

News Rule of Law Zimbabwe

STATEMENT CONDEMNING THE ACTIONS OF THE ZIMBABWE REPUBLIC POLICE FOR THE ASSAULT ON DOUGLAS COLTART

The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) is extremely concerned by reports of alleged serious human rights violations and the continued commission of atrocities by the Zimbabwe Republic Police. In particular, SALC is concerned with in the recent arbitrary arrest of Obert Masaraure, the President of Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of…

Amanda Shivamba27 Nov 2019

Articles and Opinions SOGIE Rights Zimbabwe

High court decision affirms human rights of transgender people in Zimbabwe

Opinion Piece first published on 26 November 2019 on mg.co.za In 2014, Ricky Nathanson was arrested and charged with criminal nuisance after she used a toilet for women. In a progressive judgment with far-reaching implications, the Zimbabwean high court found that transgender people have the same rights as all citizens.…

Staff Writer26 Nov 2019

News SOGIE Rights Zimbabwe

Breaking News: Zimbabwe High Court awards damages in ground breaking judgment in favour of Ricky Nathanson, a transgender woman and activist

Zimbabwe High Court awards damages in ground breaking judgment in favour of Ricky Nathanson, a transgender woman and activist. The Bulawayo High Court in Zimbabwe delivered a scathing judgment against Zimbabwean police. The Honourable Justice Bere awarded Ricky Nathanson, a transgender woman and activist originally from Bulawayo, $400,000 in damages.…

Staff Writer18 Nov 2019