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More newsAccelerate Action – The state of gender equality in the African legal sector – Part 2
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we gathered a powerhouse panel of women in law to discuss the evolving role of women in the African legal sector.
Reflecting on Human Rights Day and Freedom Day: The Cases of Omotoso and Cwecwe
We celebrate Human Rights Day on 21 March to commemorate the Sharpeville Massacre of 1960 and to signify the nation’s unanimous commitment to protecting and upholding the rights contained in the Bill of Rights. On 27 April, we celebrate Freedom Day to commemorate our first post-apartheid elections and to celebrate our constitutional dispensation. Yet, despite these objectives, there are members of our society who face more obstacles than others in the enjoyment of their rights.
The right to belong: Judicial victory for stateless children
Citizenship in South Africa has long been a complex and evolving legal issue, particularly concerning children born to foreign nationals. The recent Gauteng High Court ruling in M.M.E and Others v Director General, Department of Home Affairs and Another (21970/2021) ZAGPPHC 202 (12 March 2025) represents a pivotal moment in reinforcing the constitutional rights of children.