Yesterday’s Constitutional Court judgement paving the way for independent candidates to stand for seats in the National Assembly and provincial legislatures is the second in just under two years to assert the rights of the citizenry against the power of political parties. In June 2018 the Court ruled that people have the right to information […]

On 10th June Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi issued directives (Government Gazette 43420) extending the validity of all refugee and asylum-seeker documents which have expired during the state of national disaster, until 31st July 2020. In the same Gazette he also set aside all declarations of undesirability, as well as the bans on re-entry issued […]

Sunday 31st May was the International Day for Protection of Children, which is commemorated around the world to draw attention to children’s rights and welfare. Fittingly, it is also the UN Global Day of Parents, honoring the commitment of parents and caregivers to the wellbeing of children. National Child Protection Week, from 31st May to […]

The Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant and Refugees 190520

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