Charne

[Lawyers for Human Rights @LHR_SA]

📢 SHARPEVILLE | 3 SEP 2026

On Thursday, 3 Sep, survivors, affected families, young people and the Sharpeville community came together at the Sharpeville Memorial Precinct to commemorate the events of 21 March 1960 and mark an important step in the continuing pursuit of justice.

[Lawyers for Human Rights @LHR_SA]

PRESS STATEMENT | 3 SEPTEMBER 2026

Survivors and families of victims of the Sharpeville Massacre have launched legal proceedings against the South African Government, seeking access to justice and legal redress for the harm suffered during the massacre.

[BBC News (World) @BBCWorld]

Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice in South Africa https://t.co/8PKFoJZ2L5

[Bloomberg @business]

A survivor of the Sharpeville Massacre and descendants of two men who were killed have applied to file a class action against South Africa's government for failing to repeal a law that prevents them seeking damages https://t.co/P2tU30geMY

[eNCA @eNCA]

South Africa is celebrating thirty-one years of freedom. But unemployment and poverty are just two of the many challenges facing the country's citizens. Zaki Mamdoo from the Workers and Socialist Party and the Socialist Youth Movement, spoke to #eNCA #DStv403 #AllAngles

[Lawyers for Human Rights @LHR_SA]

📢 PRESS STATEMENT | Community, charitable orgs & interested parties may now give food, water & medication to the trapped #miners. The state can't use starvation & dehydration as tools for #lawenforcement. ⚖️ This interim order affirms basic human rights: https://t.co/mphBE89oZB

[Lawyers for Human Rights @LHR_SA]

🗞️ #PressStatement | Court declares key provisions of Sexual Offences Act unconstitutional: land-mark ruling on #consent in #SexualOffences.

📢 Saying, "I didn't know that they didn't consent," will no longer help in court!

https://t.co/H6hHAERreL

[SALC @Follow_SALC]

@JusticeMyanmar @PVamplify Full joint press statement by @Follow_SALC @LHR_SA @JusticeMyanmar available here: https://t.co/ydniZbj0Bf

[SALC @Follow_SALC]

@JusticeMyanmar @PVamplify @LHR_SA SALC argued that South Africa exported arms from 2017-2021 to #Myanmar despite grave human rights violations, potentional violations of the #GenocideConvention & an unconstitutional coup by the military. A chronological overview of events available here: https://t.co/tJkEjysDQd

[SALC @Follow_SALC]

#ArmsTransfers - SALC receives order from SA High Court requiring State to suspend arms transfers to countries engaged in coups, war crimes, genocide or crimes against humanity. Court further sets aside latest export permit(s) for transfers to Myanmar @JusticeMyanmar @PVamplify

[Lawyers for Human Rights @LHR_SA]

🗞️ #PressStatement | On Monday we will represent the @CHR_HumanRights and @PsySSA_ as friends of the court in a case that challenges the definition of #consent in South African #sexualoffences law. ⚖️ Get the facts: https://t.co/KtYc4VEHWi

(Pic: Ashraf Hendriks, GroundUp)

[FacetheNation SABC @Face_theNation]

[ON AIR] @ZakiMamdoo says that ordinary people are put on a position were they have to choose between putting food on the table and paying other bills. #rates #services
#UnFiltered #sabcnews.

[Lawyers for Human Rights @LHR_SA]

In collaboration with the @BHRRC, we will be monitoring the 9th session of negotiations on a legally binding instrument on Business & Human Rights. Follow our daily updates on the BHRRC’s website to stay informed about key discussions and moments. #BizHumanRights

[Lawyers for Human Rights @LHR_SA]

📢 PRESS STATEMENT | A new report by LHR & @RosaLux_SA sheds a light on distressed #mining communities affected by improper mine closures & explores the underlying causes & effects of private corporate interference & state neglect.

🔎 Find out more: https://t.co/ghrkW8QwgZ

[Lawyers for Human Rights @LHR_SA]

Our report with @RosaLux_SA on improper #mine closures in SA is launched!

We are pleased to have the Deputy Minister of @DMRE_ZA with us for this discussion.

@Jeskaye

[Lawyers for Human Rights @LHR_SA]

📢 PRESS STATEMENT | Constitutional Court hands down Judgment in landmark case dealing with protection against #SLAPP suits and the right to #freedomofexpression

❓ Find out what the Court decided: https://t.co/wUhbN8SUAM

@Charne_Tracey @jats_b @SAHRDNetwork

[Zaki Mamdoo @ZakiMamdoo]

Now is the perfect time to talk about reparations...
The sun has yet to set on oppression.

[Newzroom Afrika @Newzroom405]

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is marching to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to deliver a memorandum of demands regarding the challenges facing young people in SA. @ahmedkajee is following the march. #YouthDay2022

WATCH: https://t.co/9OZW5IJL6N

#Newzroom405

[Lawyers for Human Rights @LHR_SA]

Our @CharneTracey represented @CleanerJoburg workers in the Johannesburg Magistrates Court this morning. The workers were criminally charged for participating in protests for better work conditions over the last 3 years. Outcome: charges dismissed! ✊

#RightToProtest @ProtestZa

[Zero Dropout Campaign @ZeroXdropout]

[TWITTER SPACE - HAPPENING TODAY] Dropout is one of the factors leading to youth unemployment. This is why reducing #dropout is vital when it comes to fighting #youth unemployment.

How would you tackle youth unemployment? Come share your ideas with us.

https://t.co/kyQ4FVdBE1