Author: Alex
Published:
08
Aug
2008
Why talk about torture in post-apartheid South Africa? Is torture not something that we have left in the past? Regrettably torture, and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment still takes place in South Africa; this reality did not end on 27 April 1994.
Author: Alex
Published:
08
Aug
2008
This newsletter focuses primarily on the latest amendment to the Correctional Services Act, which is written by Amanda Dissel (Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation).
Author: Alex
Published:
08
Aug
2008
Find out all the facts surrounding the current status of HIV in South Africa's prison system.
Author: Alex
Published:
08
Aug
2008
The Community Law Centre and the Centre on Housing Rights and Evictions intervened as amici curae in the residents of Joe Slovo case. The case was heard in the Constitutional Court on 21 August 2008.
Author: Alex
Published:
08
Aug
2008
A submission to the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child was made by a wide range of NGOs from across the African continent on the particular issue of protecting children from all forms of corporal and other forms of humiliating punishment.
Author: Alex
Published:
08
Aug
2008
Food is a basic human need. Everyone needs it to survive. Hunger can lead to death. People also need food to lead healthy and active lives. Everyone needs food to be able to grow, learn, perform physical activities, work, and participate in social and political activities. This updated booklet is now available for download in four languages.
Author: Alex
Published:
08
Aug
2008
The June issue of the ESR Review include articles on: Social security needs to the self-employed in South Africa; Right of access to water in SA; World food crisis; and updates on issues concerning socio-economic rights.
Author: Alex
Published:
08
Aug
2008
This report entitled, At The Crossroads: Linking Strategic Frameworks to Address Gender-Based Violence and HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa, has been written by Helene Combrinck & Lorenzo Wakefield.
Preventing and Combating Torture in South Africa : A framework for action under CAT and OPCAT
