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More Than a Memory: How the LRC Shaped Freedom in South Africa
More Than a Memory: How the Legal Resources Centre Forged, Defends, and Continues to Shape South Africa’s Freedom On 27 April, South Africans across the country pause to remember Freedom Day—a sacred milestone that marks our first democratic election in 1994. It is a day of collective pride and personal [...]
Protecting Learners: Ending Abuse in Our Schools
Educator sexual misconduct is a deeply troubling crisis that continues to threaten the safety and well-being of learners across South Africa. In responding to this urgent issue, it is vital to unpack the legal and institutional tools available to hold perpetrators accountable and protect children's rights. In recent weeks, public [...]
Building a Legacy of Justice: Felicia Kentridge’s Impact Lives On
Felicia Kentridge’s vision for accessible justice lives on through the Legal Resources Centre’s Candidate Attorney Programme, a cornerstone of public interest law in South Africa. Felicia, Lady Kentridge, was not just a trailblazer in the legal world—she was an architect of justice. A woman of extraordinary creativity for the public [...]
Framework Agreement: Big Tech, Election Bodies & Media Monitoring
Framework Agreement between Big Tech Corporations, Electoral Bodies, and Media Monitoring Corporations by Sherylle Dass, Nuhaa Hendricks & Alana Robertson Introduction The exponential growth of social media platforms has led to rise in the spread of disinformation among the public. The prevalence of disinformation on online platforms has become [...]
More light at end of Scholar Transport Tunnel for EC learners
The Legal Resources Centre (LRC) welcomes the recent progress made by the Eastern Cape Department of Education, in collaboration with the Eastern Cape Department of Transport, in implementing the 17 December 2024 Makhanda High Court ruling on scholar transport. The ruling, which affirmed that all qualifying children in the province [...]
When Survival Becomes a Crime
In a world striving for equality and justice, there remains a grim reality for many women trapped in abusive relationships. In South Africa, where gender-based violence rates are among the highest globally, a particular tragedy unfolds: women who kill their abusers in acts of survival are often criminalized instead of [...]
Reforming SA School Uniforms: Tackling Cost, Gender, & Inclusion
School uniforms have been part of South African schools for a long time. They are seen as a way to promote unity, discipline, and a sense of belonging while reducing visible socioeconomic differences among students. But for many learners and their families, the reality is more complicated. High costs, outdated [...]
George Bizos: A Legacy of Justice and Humanity in South Africa
As our 45th anniversary approaches and we celebrate the 4th recipient of the George Bizos Human Rights Award, we take a moment to honour the incredible man who has left an indelible mark on the pursuit of justice in South Africa: George Bizos. From the very inception of the Legal [...]
45 Years of Justice: The LRC’s Fight for Land Rights in SA
How the Legal Resources Centre Has Led the Fight for Land Rights in South Africa: 45 Years of Landmark Cases, Restitution, and Empowering Communities. For nearly half a century, the Legal Resources Centre (LRC) has been at the forefront of land litigation and advocacy in South Africa, championing the rights [...]
Disinformation, Big Tech, and the 2024 Elections
Disinformation, Big Tech, and the 2024 Elections – Are Platforms Doing Enough? The year 2024 will be remembered not just for its monumental electoral significance, with over 70 countries holding elections, but also for the enormous challenges presented by digital disinformation and misinformation. In an age where billions rely on [...]