Ongoing Cases
High Court sets a date for constitutional challenge on ‘alarming publications’ provision
The High Court of Botswana has set 15 May 2024 as the date to hear the constitutional challenge of Section 59(1) of the Botswana Penal Code.
Social Media Intern at SALC office in Johannesburg
Who we are The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) is a non-governmental regional organisation based in Johannesburg (South Africa) that promotes and advances human rights, democratic governance, the rule of…
Completed Cases
Articles
Thulani Maseko: Justice and accountability remains elusive in Eswatini
In the calm shadows of impunity, the deafening silence surrounding the assassination of human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko hangs heavy. Justice, once Maseko’s weapon of choice, now lies silenced with…
Trampling on the rule of law in Lesotho
Daily Maverick By Kaajal Ramjathan-Keogh Lesotho has faced repeated political and security crises over many years. Politics in the impoverished mountain kingdom has been marked by coups and assassinations and…
Resources
Revitilising the campaign against sedition and insult offences in Africa
Sedition laws are a serious threat to freedom of expression and democracy in Africa. These laws are often used to silence dissent and criminalize legitimate criticism of the government. In…
SALC submission on Zimbabwe’s 3rd universal periodic review
Zimbabwe is in the midst of an economic crisis, which has only been exacerbated by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdown restrictions have led to a decrease in manufacturing,…