Thursday 1 September, 2016 - 11:22
When an elite crime-fighting unit investigates a member of Cabinet, what does the rule of law require? In South Africa the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) have been circling Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan.
Tuesday 18 March, 2014 - 16:21
An American non-government organisation ranked Botswana number one in Africa and 25th out of 99 countries surveyed around the world in terms of the rule of law.
According to the just released Rule of Law Index 2014 by the World Justice Project, Botswana, with an overall score of 67, continues to enjoy effective systems of checks and balances, including a fairly independent judiciary and a free press.
The report says corruption remains minimal in Botswana while all branches of government operate effectively.
Friday 14 December, 2012 - 11:19
The Southern African Development Community Lawyers Association (SADC LA) is an independent voluntary association made up of Law Societies and Bar Associations of the SADC region. The SADC Lawyers Association strives to uphold human rights, the respect for the rule of law, promote and support for the independence of the judiciary and protection of fundamental liberties.
The SADC Lawyers Association seeks to appoint a Programmes Officer, based in Pretoria.
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Thursday 1 September, 2016 - 12:45
Former deputy chief justice, Dikgang Moseneke, wants leaders to be held accountable through the threat of removal at the ballot box, and he says ‘race is a refuge most people run to’.
Speaking after the launch of the International Federation for Human Rights’ 39th conference in Johannesburg, Moseneke, who added that he is positive about the country, says the strongest form of accountability is electoral accountability.
His comments come shortly after the ANC suffered its worst performance at the polls yet, losing major metropoles in the recent local government elections.
Monday 15 September, 2014 - 13:02
Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, advocacy, and programmes that support frontline activists. Freedom House is a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, and Nations in Transit. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, the organisation supports the right of every individual to be free.
Freedom House seeks to appoint a Project Director, based in Johannesburg.
Wednesday 25 June, 2014 - 10:54
The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) promotes and advances human rights and the rule of law in southern Africa, primarily through strategic litigation support and capacity building. SALC works in Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Friday 9 May, 2014 - 12:53
Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, advocacy, and programmes that support frontline activists. Freedom House is a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, and Nations in Transit. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, the organisation supports the right of every individual to be free.
Freedom House seeks to appoint a Programme Officer, based in Johannesburg.
Tuesday 28 January, 2014 - 20:49
Freedom House is a nongovernmental human rights organisation based in Washington DC, with a regional office for Southern Africa based in Johannesburg. Through the Justice as a Right in Southern Africa (JARSA) programme, Freedom House seeks to strengthen the rule of law, promote judicial independence and protect human rights in the SADC region.
Tuesday 7 January, 2014 - 13:08
The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) promotes and advances human rights and the rule of law in southern Africa, primarily through strategic litigation support and capacity building. SALC works in Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Tuesday 7 January, 2014 - 13:06
