Human Rights Day highlights a widening gap between legal protections and everyday experience, raising urgent questions about dignity, accountability and whether South Africa’s democratic project is delivering on its promises.
We can’t let a few rob us of what Mandela and others fought for. Our future depends on taking action together
The supreme court of appeal found the smallholding falls under the Extension of Security of Tenure Act, meaning the gardener and his wife have a right to stay
Thirty years on, the patience of the poor is wearing thin as they are subjected to tardy, disrespectful service
The Constitution says it is not only government but all of us – individuals, NGOs and businesses – who must ensure our rights are protected
The controversial Bill’s ‘fair use’ clause risks giveaway of South African news media’s content to digital platforms
The public and civil society taking action to ensure compliance with environmental sustainability local and international laws and treaties is likely to gather momentum
The national dialogue is more than a discussion, it is our chance to forge a path towards a more just, equitable and democratic South Africa
The toxic xenophobic politics pushed by Gayton McKenzie and the Patriotic Alliance debases us all
The country must chart a humane policy for refugees that flows from the spirit and objects of the post-apartheid constitutional order
