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South Africa UN rapporteur Mary Lawlor highlights women’s voices amid human rights struggles in South Africa By Naledi Sikhakhane
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Africa UN Special Rapporteur joins the call for the release of detained Zimbabwean human rights defenders By Naledi Sikhakhane
Africa Optics and reality – the Zimbabwean government’s struggle to whitewash its image while unleashing violence on civilians By Thandekile Moyo
South Africa Condemnation and calls for action as Zimbabwean activists detained and allegedly tortured By Naledi Sikhakhane
South Africa Eswatini authorities accused of attempting to silence Justice for Thulani campaign By Khulekani Nene
South Africa Shot 16 times – another land rights activist murdered, this time in mining-affected North West village By Zukiswa Pikoli