Russian Doll 3: EXPOSED — the SANDF ‘Torture’ Squad
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Defend Our Defenders: Activists gather at the Union Buildings to demand protection for human rights defenders
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Journalist fled Gaza to save her family
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Activists force AXA to divest from ALL Israeli banks and Israel’s largest weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems
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Russian Doll 3: EXPOSED — the SANDF ‘Torture’ Squad
Russian Doll 3: EXPOSED — the SANDF ‘Torture’ Squad November 29, 2023 by Hennie van Vuuren for Open Secrets Open Secrets
Open Secrets Team
November 19, 2024
Democracy & Constitution
Lebanese community protests outside Israeli embassy
Protesters urged South Africa to sever ties with Israel, condemning its oppressive actions in Gaza and Lebanon.
GroundUp
November 11, 2024
Democracy & Constitution
Picket held in support of South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
People gathered outside the Western Cape High Court on Monday to show support for South Africa’s legal team’s additional submission
GroundUp
October 28, 2024
Democracy & Constitution
Defend Our Defenders: Activists gather at the Union Buildings to demand protection for human rights defenders
The march will demand government action to protect human rights defenders from violence, threats, and assassinations.
groundWork
October 18, 2024
Democracy & Constitution
Court interdicts are being used to stifle protest
Mining companies increasingly use interdicts to suppress protests, damaging the right to protest in marginalised mining communities.
GroundUp
October 18, 2024
Democracy & Constitution
Community leaders experience injustice
Five community leaders from Kraaipan face legal and social challenges after protesting against the Harmony Kal Gold Mine’s employment practices.
Tunatazama
October 14, 2024
Democracy & Constitution
The Marikana Struggle and the Argument for a Living Wage
South Africa commemorates 12 years since the Marikana massacre, highlighting the ongoing struggle for living wages and economic justice.
Karibu
September 17, 2024
Democracy & Constitution
Challenging Unconstitutional Tribal Levies in Limpopo
Limpopo communities and Nkuzi Development Trust argue that tribal levies violate human rights and impose undue community hardships.
Legal Resources Centre
September 16, 2024
Media & Technology
Journalist fled Gaza to save her family
Youmna El Sayed says the Israeli military is targeting Palestinian journalists, and denying international journalists access to Gaza.
GroundUp
September 2, 2024
Organising & Solidarity
Activists force AXA to divest from ALL Israeli banks and Israel’s largest weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems
French multinational insurer AXA, under pressure from human rights activists, divested from Israeli banks complicit in illegal settlements.
Karibu
August 30, 2024