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South Africa / Zambia: Amicus in class action on lead poisoning by Anglo America in Zambia

On 9 May 2022, Amnesty International and the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) have applied to intervene in an unprecedented class action lawsuit. The case was brought by a group…
Equality Rights

Encroachment of a protected area in Chitambo District: Kasanka Trust Limited & Others v Lake Agro Industries & 6 Others

On 19 October 2021, the Mapepala and Nabowa Community Forest Management Groups (CFMG), together with Kasanka Trust Limited, which co-manages the operations of the Kasanka National Park  in Chitambo District with…
Equality Rights

Unauthorised commercial farming on customary land: John Kapabila & 3 Others v Nicole-Nkalonga Investment Limited & 4 Others

The Southern Africa Litigation Centre is currently assisting four residents (Petitioners) of Senior Chief Muchinda in the Serenje District of the Central Province of Zambia in bringing a case against…
Equality Rights

Kanyika communities impacted by mining activites seek justice : Nthondo banda & 242 Others v Globe Metals & Mining Limited

The Southern Africa Litigation Centre is assisting the Kanyika community based in the Mzimba District of Malawi to recover damages and compensation for loss and damage they have incurred due to extensive…

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The US is killing us softly with its climate policies

Polity 4 March 2025 Anneke Meerkotter Africa is at the receiving end of the impact of climate change caused by countries like America without them feeling remotely guilty or obligated…
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Karonga locals take on uranium miners

Nyasa Times A community task team from Malawi’s northern region district of Karonga has petitioned government for access to information that will enable them to effectively monitor mining activities in…
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Scant room to scoff at model’s stupidity

By Nicole Fritz AMONG those who do human rights work and who are inclined to sackcloth and ashes, model Naomi Campbell’s testimony at the Special Court for Sierra Leone caused…
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SA urged to probe jailing of Zim activist

The Mail and Guardian learned on Tuesday that detained Zimbabwean human rights defender Farai Maguwu had been removed from the notorious Matapi police cells in Harare. "Sometime on Saturday, he…

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SALC 20th anniversary timeline

From 2005 to 2025, the Southern Africa Litigation Centre has stood alongside communities, partners, and movements in the fight for justice, dignity, and human rights. As we mark 20 years…
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Crackdown on Rights Defenders in Tanzania Requires Urgent Action

  12 June 2025 – Johannesburg, South Africa The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) is deeply concerned by the alarming trend of harassment, intimidation, and criminalisation of human rights defenders…
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Lets Move from Concern To Action: SALC at 83rd ACHPR Session

Introduction 1. Honourable Chairperson of the Commission, Honourable Commissioners, State Delegates, Participants, and esteemed guests, we appreciate the opportunity to speak at this 83rd session of the African Commission on…
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The ties that bind us

This collection of photos is curated in honour of Desmond Tutu, who continues to inspire our work. Click here to view the English, Portuguese, and French exhibition booklet.