Ex political prisoners say human rights abuses and racism a Covid-19 scourge.
EX-ROBBEN ISLAND EMPOWERMENT FORUM (ERIEF) PRESS STATEMENT (May 05, 2020) The Impact of Neglect and COVID-19 0n Robben Island Ex-Political Prisoners.
Tag: Human Rights
Legislative Jigsaw Puzzle Undermines Rights of Communities Affected by Mining Pollution
By Gillian Schutte Brown issues, in environmental jargon, refer to the environmental impact of pollution on communities living in the ambit of big industry. (more…)
Victims of witch-hunts in South Africa are ignored.
By: Damon Leff A recent MWEB radio advert and the response from City Press demonstrated how human rights abuses resulting from accusations of witchcraft in South Africa are dismissed in favour of profit and misleading ....
Kagiso Community Struggle against Australian Gold Mining Outfit – MINTAILS
Photo by Gillian Schutte: Mintails Mine put up a flimsy tape to prevent children from playing on uranium poisoned mine dumps. Films by Sipho Singiswa. (more…)
An Activist’s Manifesto for 2014: Ten Social Justice Issues to Champion
By: Gillian Schutte Pic: Media for Justice/Gillian Schutte The fanfare at the beginning of a New Year is usually celebratory and full of hope. This celebration is a way for people to wipe the slate ....
Marikana: Neoliberalism Negates Human Rights.
(Picture Credit: Gillian Schutte - Media for Justice) (more…)