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“Not in our name!” says Eswatini activists opposing shadow US deportation planes - Southern Africa Litigation Centre
Mbabane, Eswatini: 14 August 2025: The Eswatini Litigation Centre (ELC), alongside Mzwandile Banele Masuku, the Swaziland Rural Women’s Assembly (SRWA), and ...
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Eswatini activists filed an urgent application in the Courts of Eswatini to declare the deportation agreement between Eswatini and the United States unconstitutional.
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In today’s digital age, non-consensual sharing of intimate images or deepfakes is a powerful tool for shaming and violating women’s privacy.
Our fight for digital justice will not stop until no woman’s image is weaponised without her consent.
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#EndDigitalViolence
Our fight for digital justice will not stop until no woman’s image is weaponised without her consent.
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#EndDigitalViolence
SALC Submission on the Computer Crime and Cybercrime Bill, 2020
The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) filed written submissions in the Parliament of Eswatini.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:52 AM
In today’s digital age, non-consensual sharing of intimate images or deepfakes is a powerful tool for shaming and violating women’s privacy.
Our fight for digital justice will not stop until no woman’s image is weaponised without her consent.
tinyurl.com/ehwu23jk
#EndDigitalViolence
Our fight for digital justice will not stop until no woman’s image is weaponised without her consent.
tinyurl.com/ehwu23jk
#EndDigitalViolence
A proud moment for SALC in Ottawa as our work and partners are recognised for driving real change by the Global Pluralism.
#GlobalPluralismAward2025 #salcat20
#GlobalPluralismAward2025 #salcat20
November 27, 2025 at 5:29 AM
A proud moment for SALC in Ottawa as our work and partners are recognised for driving real change by the Global Pluralism.
#GlobalPluralismAward2025 #salcat20
#GlobalPluralismAward2025 #salcat20
SALC’s Bradley Fortuin moderated the opening plenary session at the 7th Pan Africa ILGA Conference, focusing on “Confronting the Backlash: Defending Rights in Hostile Times.”
November 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
SALC’s Bradley Fortuin moderated the opening plenary session at the 7th Pan Africa ILGA Conference, focusing on “Confronting the Backlash: Defending Rights in Hostile Times.”
Persons with disabilities in Malawi face harsh realities on the streets due to laws criminalising begging. Advocates push for change.
" The government is obligated to protect these individuals."- SALC's Vivian Kasunda
#DisabilityRights #Malawi #SocialJustice
" The government is obligated to protect these individuals."- SALC's Vivian Kasunda
#DisabilityRights #Malawi #SocialJustice
November 26, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Persons with disabilities in Malawi face harsh realities on the streets due to laws criminalising begging. Advocates push for change.
" The government is obligated to protect these individuals."- SALC's Vivian Kasunda
#DisabilityRights #Malawi #SocialJustice
" The government is obligated to protect these individuals."- SALC's Vivian Kasunda
#DisabilityRights #Malawi #SocialJustice
Day 2 — 16 Days of Activism
From online hate marginalised communities face a daily minefield.
Feminist and queer movements are using tech to resist, but without real protections, the digital world will keep reproducing exclusion.
Writes SALC's Bradley
Read here: tinyurl.com/ehwu23jk
From online hate marginalised communities face a daily minefield.
Feminist and queer movements are using tech to resist, but without real protections, the digital world will keep reproducing exclusion.
Writes SALC's Bradley
Read here: tinyurl.com/ehwu23jk
November 26, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Day 2 — 16 Days of Activism
From online hate marginalised communities face a daily minefield.
Feminist and queer movements are using tech to resist, but without real protections, the digital world will keep reproducing exclusion.
Writes SALC's Bradley
Read here: tinyurl.com/ehwu23jk
From online hate marginalised communities face a daily minefield.
Feminist and queer movements are using tech to resist, but without real protections, the digital world will keep reproducing exclusion.
Writes SALC's Bradley
Read here: tinyurl.com/ehwu23jk
“A different future is possible, but only if we fight for the reforms that make pluralism real, not rhetorical.”
SALC at the Global Centre for Pluralism Awards.
#GlobalPluralismAward2025 #SALCat20
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SALC at the Global Centre for Pluralism Awards.
#GlobalPluralismAward2025 #SALCat20
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The 2025 Global Pluralism Award Ceremony
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November 26, 2025 at 5:30 AM
“A different future is possible, but only if we fight for the reforms that make pluralism real, not rhetorical.”
SALC at the Global Centre for Pluralism Awards.
#GlobalPluralismAward2025 #SALCat20
tinyurl.com/mtnr77xy
SALC at the Global Centre for Pluralism Awards.
#GlobalPluralismAward2025 #SALCat20
tinyurl.com/mtnr77xy
The DIG team is spotlighting how SALC CHREAA used legal empowerment research to improve police accountability in Malawi.
SALC's Anneke shares how participatory action research strengthened community trust.
This is part of why SALC is getting the Global Pluralism Award.
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SALC's Anneke shares how participatory action research strengthened community trust.
This is part of why SALC is getting the Global Pluralism Award.
tinyurl.com/mtte5tnv
A Common Pot: Stories and Recipes for Grassroots Justice | Podcast | Episode 5 , Vagabonds in Power feat. CHREAA and SALC
In this episode, our final episode of the season, we’re going to the streets of Malawi, where some communities face police brutality on a daily basis.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The DIG team is spotlighting how SALC CHREAA used legal empowerment research to improve police accountability in Malawi.
SALC's Anneke shares how participatory action research strengthened community trust.
This is part of why SALC is getting the Global Pluralism Award.
tinyurl.com/mtte5tnv
SALC's Anneke shares how participatory action research strengthened community trust.
This is part of why SALC is getting the Global Pluralism Award.
tinyurl.com/mtte5tnv
SALC's @atillakisla.bsky.social Kisla writing in Africa Briefing on South Africa's arms exports, the double standards and the consequences of irresponsible arms transfers, Check out full article here: lnkd.in/dWSNy8wc
SALC's Report: lnkd.in/dYUkGDmf
#MadeinSA #TheGreatHypocrisy #PeaceOverProfit
SALC's Report: lnkd.in/dYUkGDmf
#MadeinSA #TheGreatHypocrisy #PeaceOverProfit
November 25, 2025 at 8:48 AM
SALC's @atillakisla.bsky.social Kisla writing in Africa Briefing on South Africa's arms exports, the double standards and the consequences of irresponsible arms transfers, Check out full article here: lnkd.in/dWSNy8wc
SALC's Report: lnkd.in/dYUkGDmf
#MadeinSA #TheGreatHypocrisy #PeaceOverProfit
SALC's Report: lnkd.in/dYUkGDmf
#MadeinSA #TheGreatHypocrisy #PeaceOverProfit
Day 1 — 16 Days of Activism
Barrier: Online Harassment & Gendered Abuse
Women journalists across Southern Africa face escalating digital attacks meant to silence their voices.
SALC continues to challenge policing failures and defend freedom of expression.
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/bdfr77fn
Barrier: Online Harassment & Gendered Abuse
Women journalists across Southern Africa face escalating digital attacks meant to silence their voices.
SALC continues to challenge policing failures and defend freedom of expression.
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/bdfr77fn
November 25, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Day 1 — 16 Days of Activism
Barrier: Online Harassment & Gendered Abuse
Women journalists across Southern Africa face escalating digital attacks meant to silence their voices.
SALC continues to challenge policing failures and defend freedom of expression.
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/bdfr77fn
Barrier: Online Harassment & Gendered Abuse
Women journalists across Southern Africa face escalating digital attacks meant to silence their voices.
SALC continues to challenge policing failures and defend freedom of expression.
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/bdfr77fn
Did you know?
Pluralism is about seeing and valuing our diverse lived experiences and making decisions that include everyone.
SALC is proud to be recognised with the Global Pluralism Award for our work advancing justice and inclusion across southern Africa.
#GlobalPluralismAward2025 #SALCat20
Pluralism is about seeing and valuing our diverse lived experiences and making decisions that include everyone.
SALC is proud to be recognised with the Global Pluralism Award for our work advancing justice and inclusion across southern Africa.
#GlobalPluralismAward2025 #SALCat20
November 25, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Did you know?
Pluralism is about seeing and valuing our diverse lived experiences and making decisions that include everyone.
SALC is proud to be recognised with the Global Pluralism Award for our work advancing justice and inclusion across southern Africa.
#GlobalPluralismAward2025 #SALCat20
Pluralism is about seeing and valuing our diverse lived experiences and making decisions that include everyone.
SALC is proud to be recognised with the Global Pluralism Award for our work advancing justice and inclusion across southern Africa.
#GlobalPluralismAward2025 #SALCat20
Day 1 of Award Week. 📷
Laureates are finally at the 2025 Global Centre for Pluralism Award here at the Centre, connecting, creating, and digging into workshops that spark new ideas and shared possibilities.
#GlobalPluralismAward2025 #SALCat20
Laureates are finally at the 2025 Global Centre for Pluralism Award here at the Centre, connecting, creating, and digging into workshops that spark new ideas and shared possibilities.
#GlobalPluralismAward2025 #SALCat20
November 25, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Day 1 of Award Week. 📷
Laureates are finally at the 2025 Global Centre for Pluralism Award here at the Centre, connecting, creating, and digging into workshops that spark new ideas and shared possibilities.
#GlobalPluralismAward2025 #SALCat20
Laureates are finally at the 2025 Global Centre for Pluralism Award here at the Centre, connecting, creating, and digging into workshops that spark new ideas and shared possibilities.
#GlobalPluralismAward2025 #SALCat20
SALC's Executive Director, Anneke, has just arrived at the Global Centre for Pluralism in Ottawa, joining fellow laureates from around the world as we kick off this year’s Award events.
We’re honoured to stand alongside such visionary organisations.
#GlobalPluralismAward2025 #SALCat20
We’re honoured to stand alongside such visionary organisations.
#GlobalPluralismAward2025 #SALCat20
November 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
SALC's Executive Director, Anneke, has just arrived at the Global Centre for Pluralism in Ottawa, joining fellow laureates from around the world as we kick off this year’s Award events.
We’re honoured to stand alongside such visionary organisations.
#GlobalPluralismAward2025 #SALCat20
We’re honoured to stand alongside such visionary organisations.
#GlobalPluralismAward2025 #SALCat20
SALC is thrilled to be heading to Ottawa this week for the 2025 @globalpluralism.bsky.social Award ceremony! We are deeply honoured to stand alongside fellow outstanding initiatives receiving honourable mentions. #GlobalPluralismAward2025 #salcat20
November 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
SALC is thrilled to be heading to Ottawa this week for the 2025 @globalpluralism.bsky.social Award ceremony! We are deeply honoured to stand alongside fellow outstanding initiatives receiving honourable mentions. #GlobalPluralismAward2025 #salcat20
"The fight is about our sovereignty, and the fight is about our democratic values and democratic institutions. And we must stop the global north from treating us as a dumping ground," Melusi Simelane, questioning the Eswatini Government, as we await the court ruling!
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Eswatini Government to come clean on the unconstitutional deal struck with the Trump Administration.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:54 PM
"The fight is about our sovereignty, and the fight is about our democratic values and democratic institutions. And we must stop the global north from treating us as a dumping ground," Melusi Simelane, questioning the Eswatini Government, as we await the court ruling!
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On Eswatini Observer, SALC's Melusi Simelane urges the Speaker of Parliament to form an ad hoc committee to investigate the ‘unconstitutional’ US-Eswatini agreement.
Conflicting statements from the Prime Minister and the Treasury on financial benefits demand transparency and accountability.
Conflicting statements from the Prime Minister and the Treasury on financial benefits demand transparency and accountability.
November 24, 2025 at 8:55 AM
On Eswatini Observer, SALC's Melusi Simelane urges the Speaker of Parliament to form an ad hoc committee to investigate the ‘unconstitutional’ US-Eswatini agreement.
Conflicting statements from the Prime Minister and the Treasury on financial benefits demand transparency and accountability.
Conflicting statements from the Prime Minister and the Treasury on financial benefits demand transparency and accountability.
SADC must act now:
SALC calls for decisive intervention as Tanzania’s election falls short of democratic standards.
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SALC calls for decisive intervention as Tanzania’s election falls short of democratic standards.
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Tanzania: Decisive Intervention is Required to Restore Democracy - Southern Africa Litigation Centre
The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) is troubled by the SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) Preliminary Statement regarding the 2025 General E ...
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November 18, 2025 at 12:29 PM
SADC must act now:
SALC calls for decisive intervention as Tanzania’s election falls short of democratic standards.
www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/urgent-decis...
SALC calls for decisive intervention as Tanzania’s election falls short of democratic standards.
www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/urgent-decis...
SALC’s Anna expressed her concern about the healthcare systems in Malawi, noting ‘To what extent are governments able and willing to fill the gaps in accessing healthcare for vulnerable and marginalised communities?’
See video: tinyurl.com/pwz9fp9n
See video: tinyurl.com/pwz9fp9n
A healthcare system on the brink in Malawi part1
In July 2025, SALC conducted a series of engagements, including visits to health clinics and prisons in Malawi, to assess and document the impact of funding on the healthcare system, community organisations, and prisons in Malawi. #EmpoweringVoices #UnityIsStrenght #AlutaContinua #SALCat20
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November 17, 2025 at 9:16 AM
SALC’s Anna expressed her concern about the healthcare systems in Malawi, noting ‘To what extent are governments able and willing to fill the gaps in accessing healthcare for vulnerable and marginalised communities?’
See video: tinyurl.com/pwz9fp9n
See video: tinyurl.com/pwz9fp9n
On Vuma FM, SALC’s Melusi Simelane spoke on Tanzania’s escalating political crisis. From media clampdowns to detentions and alleged mass killings, the region can no longer look away.
See full interview: youtu.be/XjlY2qM5Y7I
See full interview: youtu.be/XjlY2qM5Y7I
SALC's Melusi's Interview with @vumafm on Tanzania elections
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November 14, 2025 at 9:41 AM
On Vuma FM, SALC’s Melusi Simelane spoke on Tanzania’s escalating political crisis. From media clampdowns to detentions and alleged mass killings, the region can no longer look away.
See full interview: youtu.be/XjlY2qM5Y7I
See full interview: youtu.be/XjlY2qM5Y7I
In Malawi, the healthcare system is stretched thin! Art & Global Health Center Africa's Executive Director, Rodger Phiri, explains how funding cuts are impacting HIV prevention, treatment, and public health services across the country.
See video: youtu.be/iZ4NKH114J8
See video: youtu.be/iZ4NKH114J8
Healthcare in Malawi
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November 14, 2025 at 8:22 AM
In Malawi, the healthcare system is stretched thin! Art & Global Health Center Africa's Executive Director, Rodger Phiri, explains how funding cuts are impacting HIV prevention, treatment, and public health services across the country.
See video: youtu.be/iZ4NKH114J8
See video: youtu.be/iZ4NKH114J8
SALC’s Bradley will be part of a panel discussing the wins, the setbacks and the realities in between with strategic litigation at the Pan Africa ILGA conference.
If you plan to attend, please stop by the session. We would love to connect, exchange ideas and continue building momentum together.
If you plan to attend, please stop by the session. We would love to connect, exchange ideas and continue building momentum together.
November 12, 2025 at 7:53 AM
SALC’s Bradley will be part of a panel discussing the wins, the setbacks and the realities in between with strategic litigation at the Pan Africa ILGA conference.
If you plan to attend, please stop by the session. We would love to connect, exchange ideas and continue building momentum together.
If you plan to attend, please stop by the session. We would love to connect, exchange ideas and continue building momentum together.
#InCaseYouMissedIt SALC joined the voices of African civil society in a growing call for non-recognition of the government of Tanzania, amid democratically flawed elections.
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African CSOs call for transitional justice and fresh elections in Tanzania - Southern Africa Litigation Centre
The Southern Africa Litigation Centre joins the voices of African civil society in a growing call for Non-recognition of the government of Tanzania, amid de ...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:27 PM
#InCaseYouMissedIt SALC joined the voices of African civil society in a growing call for non-recognition of the government of Tanzania, amid democratically flawed elections.
www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/african-csos...
www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/african-csos...
Botswana: The First Palapye Pride Shone with Love and Courage www.mambaonline.com/2025/11/08/b...
Botswana: The First Palapye Pride Shone with Love and Courage
Courage, community and love! The first Palapye Pride brought queer visibility to the semi-urban village in Botswana.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Botswana: The First Palapye Pride Shone with Love and Courage www.mambaonline.com/2025/11/08/b...
A beginning rooted in courage, community, and love! 🌈SALC's Bradley notes, Botswana’s constitutional process must honour past court victories affirming equality and dignity for all. Palapye PRIDE is a powerful reminder that freedom and visibility belong to everyone. 🏳️🌈
Read: tinyurl.com/yc3nrhn9
Read: tinyurl.com/yc3nrhn9
The first courageous annual Palapye Pride in Botswana - Southern Africa Litigation Centre
By Seipone Boitshwarelo and Bradley Fortuin. Washington Blade, 4 November 2025 The Midweek Sun, 5 November 2025 MambaOnline, 8 November 2025 A beginning roo ...
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November 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
A beginning rooted in courage, community, and love! 🌈SALC's Bradley notes, Botswana’s constitutional process must honour past court victories affirming equality and dignity for all. Palapye PRIDE is a powerful reminder that freedom and visibility belong to everyone. 🏳️🌈
Read: tinyurl.com/yc3nrhn9
Read: tinyurl.com/yc3nrhn9
SALC,Including other rights groups have welcomed the arrests as a long-awaited step toward accountability for the abuses suffered during Malawi’s 2023 refugee relocations.
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Read: tinyurl.com/y4mk3548
November 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
SALC,Including other rights groups have welcomed the arrests as a long-awaited step toward accountability for the abuses suffered during Malawi’s 2023 refugee relocations.
Read: tinyurl.com/y4mk3548
Read: tinyurl.com/y4mk3548
SALC has been recognised for advancing inclusion and justice. The Global Centre for Pluralism celebrates SALC’s strategic use of law and social engagement to protect the rights and equitable participation of marginalised groups across the Southern Africa region.
🎥 Watch: youtu.be/UtHpTnKJWYk
🎥 Watch: youtu.be/UtHpTnKJWYk
SALC recognised for advancing the rights of marginalised groups
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November 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
SALC has been recognised for advancing inclusion and justice. The Global Centre for Pluralism celebrates SALC’s strategic use of law and social engagement to protect the rights and equitable participation of marginalised groups across the Southern Africa region.
🎥 Watch: youtu.be/UtHpTnKJWYk
🎥 Watch: youtu.be/UtHpTnKJWYk