CSVR

Police torture must be rooted out in terms of protocols (11.12.08)

Nobuntu Mbelle and Amanda Dissel On November 23 Tefo Kgame collapsed and died at the Diepkloof Police Station of "unnatural causes" after allegedly being beaten by the police. The day ...

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Court asked to order release of abducted rights activist (09.12.08)

HARARE – Zimbabwe human rights lawyers filed an urgent application to the High Court on Thursday seeking an order compelling the police to release human rights activist Jestina Mukoko abducted on Wednesday ...

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'Tik creating more brutal rapists' (09.12.08)

By Natasha Joseph Tik is "changing the nature" of rapes in the Western Cape with growing numbers of young rapists and victims and a "definite increase in brutality" through the past three ...

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Najwa was 'driven by jealousy' (09.12.08)

By Bronwynne Jooste Najwa Petersen, convicted of masterminding the murder of her husband Taliep,could receive lengthy jail time because she used other people to help with the crime. According to past ...

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Taking a Closer Look at the Domestic Violence Act (3.12.08)

Nicolle Beeby From 26-28 November 2008, the Centre for the Study of Violence of Reconciliation (CSVR) hosted the ‘South African Domestic Violence Act (DVA) Lessons from a Decade of Legislation and Implementation’ ...

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Migrant women vulnerable to exploitation (02.12.08)

By Natasha Joseph Migrant women living in South Africa without legal documentation are particularly vulnerable to sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and are frequently blocked from accessing vital services such as healthcare, according ...

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