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February 11, 2020

Ramaphosa should prioritise rights as head of African Union, say campaigners

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa should use his new leadership of the African Union to promote human rights across the continent, says Human Rights Watch.
July 3, 2019

Gilead 'fails to keep promise on access to lifesaving drug for people living with HIV'

Pharmaceutical corporation Gilead Sciences has failed to deliver on promises to make an important drug available to people suffering from a life-threatening HIV-related infection, said Médecins Sans Frontières.
June 15, 2019

New study finds no link between HIV infection and contraceptive methods

A large clinical research study conducted in four African countries found no significant difference in risk of HIV infection among women using one of three highly effective, reversible contraceptive methods.
May 22, 2018

Legal action launched over Bell Pottinger's 'White Monopoly Capital' campaign

South African journalists have taken legal action in England against insurers for defunct media company Bell Pottinger over 'White Monopoly Capital' media campaign
May 8, 2018

Campaigners bring demands of affected communities to Anglo-American AGM

Human rights activists will attend the London AGM of Anglo-American, one of the world's largest mining companies.
February 19, 2018

Corruption Watch calls for vigilance in the wake of Zuma resignation

Corruption Watch has greeted President Jacob Zuma’s resignation with Joy and relief because a critical obstacle in the way of renewing South Africa’s democracy has been removed but with anger and resentment at the public resources which have been looted and the key institutions which have been crippled and must be rebuilt.
October 20, 2017

Concerns raised about UK banks' activities in South Africa

Lord Peter Hain has raised serious concerns about banks suspected of handling 'dirty cash' in South Africa.
July 20, 2015

South African activists urge UK Government not to repeal Human Rights Act

On the weekend of Nelson Mandela's birthday, prominent South Africans have united to urge the UK Government to reconsider plans to repeal the Human Rights Act.
March 31, 2015

South African president must make Marikana findings public, says Amnesty

South African President Jacob Zuma must make public the findings of the Marikana Commission of Inquiry into the killings of 34 striking miners on 16 August 2012, says
Amnesty.
March 19, 2014

Welcome for new leadership of South African churches

The South African Council of Churches has elected new leaders at its Triennial Conference in Johannesburg, which also emphasised the vocation to justice and peace.