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Nokuthula Mabaso

Let us stand with the brave and protect human rights defenders — and honour those who have died

Maverick Citizen

Let us stand with the brave and protect human rights defenders — and honour those who have died

By Genevieve Quintal

Growing women leaders is the goal of land housing rights movement Abahlali baseMjondolo

South Africa

Growing women leaders is the goal of land housing rights movement Abahlali baseMjondolo

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Abahlali baseMjondolo applauds failed bail bid by accused in Nokuthula Mabaso killing

South Africa

Abahlali baseMjondolo applauds failed bail bid by accused in Nokuthula Mabaso killing

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Murder of Abahlali’s Lindokuhle Mnguni part of a broader attack on democracy that must be resisted

South Africa

Murder of Abahlali’s Lindokuhle Mnguni part of a broader attack on democracy that must be resisted

By Raymond Suttner

Killers of Abahlali baseMjondolo leader hunted him down in his shack after failing to find two of his colleagues

South Africa

Killers of Abahlali baseMjondolo leader hunted him down in his shack after failing to find two of his colleagues

By Zukiswa Pikoli

South Africa

A worried mother wanted to build a communal garden in Durban, she was murdered for it.

By Jordan Buser

Abahlali baseMjondolo — Clinging to life in the shadow of death

South Africa

Abahlali baseMjondolo — Clinging to life in the shadow of death

By Lauren Gower

Where is the outrage over the murder of Nokuthula Mabaso — another Abahlali killing with impunity?

South Africa

Where is the outrage over the murder of Nokuthula Mabaso — another Abahlali killing with impunity?

By Raymond Suttner

‘We will die here’ – fearful eKhenana residents resolute on eve of funeral for slain Abahlali land activist

South Africa

‘We will die here’ – fearful eKhenana residents resolute on eve of funeral for slain Abahlali land activist

By Chris Makhaye

Abahlali leader describes how Nokuthula Mabaso was shot 4 times in back, then in breast and stomach

South Africa

Abahlali leader describes how Nokuthula Mabaso was shot 4 times in back, then in breast and stomach

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Abahlali attacks are part of broader lawlessness of the ANC and could be treason - here's why

South Africa

Abahlali attacks are part of broader lawlessness of the ANC and could be treason - here's why

By Raymond Suttner

Human rights defenders are being targeted and killed – will Nokuthula Mabaso's death be in vain?

South Africa

Human rights defenders are being targeted and killed – will Nokuthula Mabaso's death be in vain?

By Zukiswa Pikoli