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Lesotho Constitutional Court to rule on women’s right to chieftainship

Johannesburg, 15 May – On 16 May, the Lesotho Constitutional Court will issue its decision on whether women in Lesotho can succeed in chieftainship. The case brought by Senate Masupha,…

Staff Writer15 May 2013

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Lesotho Constitutional Court to hear challenge to chieftainship law

On 22 and 23 February 2012, the Lesotho Constitutional Court will hear a case challenging a women’s right to succeed to chieftainship in Lesotho. The case brought by Senate Masupha,…

Staff Writer20 February 2012

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SALC joins the fight to repeal Lesotho law banning women from becoming chiefs

Through the variety of legal cases and jurisdictions in which SALC has worked, SALC has developed expertise regarding women’s rights as well as comparative constitutional law and international and regional…

Staff Writer18 January 2012