PRESS STATEMENT: Message of solidarity and support following the attempted assassination of Advocate Coreth Naude. #SARSSOLIDARITYPICKET #DefendourDemocracy

“I was undocumented for most of my life, so I have a lived experience of what it’s like to live in South Africa without papers. The exclusion from [accessing services] is vast and it touches the most vital rights,” said Chitengu. #HSF dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-0…

For the nearly 1 million Rohingya refugees hosted in Bangladesh, generous support from the international community is critical for their protection and assistance. With growing insecurity and rising needs, this is needed more than ever. Learn more: bit.ly/4cOk8Oc

Chief Justice M M L Maya assumes the office of Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa today, 01 September 2024. #Judiciary #ChiefJusticeMaya

"Simelane cannot credibly exercise political authority over the NPA while they are actively investigating and prosecuting crimes related to the looting and collapse of VBS," writes Pieter Du Toit. Click on the link to read more. #HSF news24.com/news24/opinion…

⭕ AfricaInsights HomeAffairsSA 🇿🇦 Justice, Crime Prevention & Security Cluster Public Protector SA The DoJ & CD The Promotion of Administrative Justice Act is clear, and the Court has spoken on what Home Affairs must do next. Blocking 1000s of South African IDs without due process is not a solution to the Department's poor security against fraud and corruption. youtube.com/watch?v=BDNywg…

This programme is responsible for supporting and facilitating MMA’s projects that inform, upskill and enable the general public and the Media, so they are empowered to participate within the new media environment. Read more: bit.ly/4g4rZKm

"The information provided by the SAPS and Ipid, and the results of investigations into police action, are often clouded in secrecy, which creates a perception of impunity and lack of accountability," writes Ian Cameron. Click on the link to read more #HSF businesslive.co.za/bd/opinion/202…

On August 31st, we took to the streets of Pretoria for the Feast of the Clowns March, uniting against xenophobia, homelessness, gender-based violence, and more. Together, we celebrated diversity and called for justice and equality in South Africa. #HumanRights #KAAX

Last week Thursday we held a Solidarity Picket in support of Adv Coreth Naude outside of SARS, thank you to everyone who supported this demonstration- the message is clear, we will not be silenced. #SARSSolidarityPicket #DefendOurDemocracy

[ICYMI] HSF has made a submission on the Local Government: Municipal Structures Amendment Bill. Click on the link to read our submission. #HSF hsf.org.za/publications/s…

[WEBINAR] HSF will host a webinar on Climate Change and Migration on the 16th September. Our speakers will be Nohayi Ngowenani, Dhesigen Naidoo, and Chris Nshimbi. #HSF

"A future electoral system has to encourage trust and stop citizens from opting out of the most basic democratic practice — casting a ballot — as declining voter turnouts highlight," writes Marianne Merten. Click on the link to read more. #HSF businesslive.co.za/bd/opinion/202…

"Simelane holds too crucial a position to have a cloud of corruption hanging over her head. If she is found wanting, then the President needs to remove her from her position without delay," writes Judith February. Click on the link to read more. #HSF dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/20…

[COUNTING DAYS] We are just six days away before HSF's webinar on Climate Change and Migration. Our speakers will be Nohayi Ngowenani, Dhesigen Naidoo, and Chris Nshimbi. Remember that you can follow proceedings on all our social media platforms. #HSF

CALS is hiring! We are looking for an attorney to join our Business and Human Rights team. Find out more and apply here: irec.wits.ac.za/OA_HTML/OA.jsp…

"Firm but wise leadership is required from our new Chief Justice to ensure that individual judges allocated the responsibility to write a particular judgment complete the task within a reasonable period," writes Pierre de Vos ⚖️ #HSF dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-0…

[COUNTING DAYS] We are just five days before HSF's webinar on Climate Change and Migration. Here is a link where you can watch the proceedings on the 16th September. #HSF youtube.com/watch?v=dfAf1x…

The 22nd Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture takes place at Wits University, where Nelson Mandela and a number of other iconic activists and leaders studied. We remember them and celebrate the roles they have played, and continue to play, in shaping our society. Join us on the