As Adv Currin said at the beginning of his evidence, we have an enormous debt to the two ordinary people who became whistle-blowers, had their whole lives turned upside down, who are still in exile because they cannot feel safe in our country from the mafia tentacles of the Zupta network.
President Ramaphosa, we require a more precise definition of what “not fit for purpose” means. Do schools with collapsing brick and mortar cubicles qualify within this category?
SECTION27 supports the extension of healthcare to as many South Africans as possible, but until the public health system is fixed and private healthcare better regulated, this will remain a chimera. First published in the Daily Maverick on 26 June 2018 On 21 June 2018, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi released the Continue Reading
Civil society has fought for years to ensure that school infrastructure receives priority attention from the department and we stand ready to assist government where possible to make sure that this expected plan for eradicating pit toilets is implemented as a matter of extreme urgency.
Johannesburg 12 March 2018 SECTION27 does not support the proposed amendments to the promotion requirements for the Senior Phase (Grades 7-9) and which are encapsulated under Reg 6(3) of the Regulations pertaining to the National Curriculum Statement Grades R – 12, promulgated as Government Notice 111 in Government Gazette No. Continue Reading
SECTION27 representing Basic Education For All (BEFA) are in court on the 14 – 16 March 2018 intervening as amicus curiae in Equal Education’s bid to declare invalid certain regulations of the Minimum Norms and Standards
Today South Africa continues to face major HIV and TB epidemics. 7.1 million people have HIV, and TB remains our leading cause of death in the country. Even at current levels around three million people in South Africa
We disagree with the Minister that the proposed rise in VAT from 14% to 15% will have limited impact on the poor. While the majority of VAT revenue will naturally come from wealthier people who earn and spend more, the Minister acknowledged that his VAT proposal will increase the cost of living for all households.
“Our march to freedom is irreversible. We must not allow fear to stand in our way. Universal suffrage on a common voter’s role in a united democratic and non-racial South Africa is the only way to peace and racial harmony.” – Nelson Rholihlahla Mandela
Johannesburg, 8 February 2018 – The families of 63 deceased mental health care users and their legal representatives, SECTION27, welcome the agreement reached with the State on the common law damages
POLOKWANE 1 February – Rosina Komape vs Department of Basic Education resumes in the Polokwane High Court today, Thursday 1 February
SECTION27 Executive Director Umunyana Rugege makes a case for corporate South Africa to make an investment in social justice. SECTION27 is launching the next phase of our corporate challenge. Join progressive companies like Anglo Gold Ashanti, Cliff Dekker Hoffmeyer, Discovery, Massmart, MTN and Telkom among others that have already invested our work and help us restore dignity, hope and justice to our people.