South Africa has plenty to celebrate when it comes to our post-1994 human rights record – but, sadly, many of our freedoms remain dreams rather than reality. This year, the country marks 31 ...

There is a mixed record of South Africa’s human rights interventions in response to gender inequality, access to education, access to justice or to enforce the freedom of association ...

Having this belief advances doing the right thing beyond those rights noted in the South African Constitution or the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. These two documents only describe the ...

The Eastern Cape road infrastructure has been deemed a violation of human rights by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).

Human Rights Day serves as a stark reminder of the persistent and evolving challenges facing marginalised communities in South Africa, Wayne Ncube, the national director of Lawyers for Human ...

On March 7, Pamela Mabini ... because whistleblowers’ rights to life, security, privacy, and freedom of expression are routinely infringed upon. South African whistleblowers cannot afford ...

Ashwin Trikamjee's passing marks the end of a remarkable 51-year career that transformed South Africa's legal and human rights landscape. From championing equality during apartheid to leading multiple ...

South Africa celebrates Human Rights Day on 21 March to honour those who fought for democracy and the rights all citizens enjoy today. This is an opportune moment to reflect on the progresses made ...