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Policing of petty offences

The Nation Victor Mhango and Anneke Meerkotter In January 2017, the Malawi High Court, in the case of Mayeso Gwanda, made a finding that would have reverberations throughout Africa. It…

Anneke Meerkotter18 October 2017

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ICC withdrawal not a wise move for SA

Nicole Fritz The Sunday Independent South Africa would lose much more than it could ever gain by withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, says Nicole Fritz Johannesburg – Will South…

Staff Writer14 October 2017

Botswana Criminal Justice

Media Advisory: Botswana High Court to Hear Case on Publication of Information Relating to Corruption Investigations

Gaborone, Botswana – On Tuesday, the Lobatse High Court will hear a case where the Attorney General seeks to interdict the Sunday Standard from publishing information relating to investigations by…

Staff Writer9 October 2017

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Zambia High Court grants an injunction in favour of displaced community

5 October 2017 On Thursday 28 September 2017, the High Court of Zambia, per Justice G.C. Chawatama granted an interim injunction in a case in which the Mugoto community (Plaintiffs)…

Staff Writer5 October 2017

Botswana Equality Rights LGBTIQ+

NEWS RELEASE: BOTSWANA HIGH COURT RULES IN LANDMARK GENDER IDENTITY CASE

29 September 2017, Gaborone, Botswana On Friday 29 September 2017, the Lobatse High Court, per Justice Nthomiwa handed down judgment in a case which challenged the refusal of the Registrar…

Staff Writer29 September 2017

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JOINT STATEMENT: AGENDA ITEM 6: UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW OF SOUTH AFRICA

Statement of the International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute, the Southern Africa Litigation Centre and the Law Society of South Africa regarding the Universal Periodic Review of South Africa can…

Staff Writer21 September 2017

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Zimbabwe: Challenging the Nguni/Ndebele customary succession principle for excluding women from being chiefs

The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) is providing crucial support to Ms Silibaziso Mlotshwa as she undertakes the legal challenge against the constitutionality of the Nguni/Ndebele customary succession principle, which…

Staff Writer20 September 2017

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Repealing Mental Act giant step towards human rights

Benedict Tembo Zambia Daily Mail Limited FROM a regional perspective, Zambia is a party to the Convention on the Rights of Disabilities – as are most countries in southern Africa.…

Staff Writer12 September 2017

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Bigwigs confer on human rights

Benedict Tembo Zambia Daily Mail Limited 11 September 2017 THE plight of key populations in Africa was the focus of the three-day workshop for representatives of National Human Rights Institutions…

Staff Writer12 September 2017

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HIV testing confirmation good – human rights organisations

Benedict Tembo 26 August 2017 Daily Mail TWO human rights organisations have welcomed Zambia’s confirmation of informed consent to HIV testing and treatment. The AIDS and Rights Alliance for Southern…

Staff Writer28 August 2017

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