Submission to the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry on the Copyright Amendment Bill [B13-2017]. 9 July 2021 - Executive Summary SECTION27 welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Copyright…
Protection of Personal Information Act The Protection of Personal Information Act came into effect on 1 July 2021. SECTION27 is committed to respecting and protecting your right to privacy as…
In 2018, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and its Member States committed to fast-tracking and advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in the region by implementing the…
LIFE ESIDIMENI INQUEST ONCE AGAIN ADJOURNED UNTIL 2 AUGUST 2021 Judge Mmonoa Teffo of the Pretoria High Court has postponed proceedings of the Life Esidimeni Inquest until 2 August 2021,…
21 July 2021 Joint media statement: Hope in the fight against child hunger, as court orders government to rethink its plans to ensure that all learners get school meals during…
Budget Justice Coalition (BJC) is a civil society coalition that aims to build people’s participation in and understanding of South Africa’s budget and planning processes. Download PDF BJC members are…
Opening statement by Advocate Adila Hassim SC 19 July 2021 The context of the Inquest This inquest arises from the deaths of mental health care users who were in the…
SECTION27 is deeply saddened by widespread and growing civil unrest Johannesburg, 13 July 2021: SECTION27 is a public interest organisation established to promote the rule of law and to address…
9 July 2021 Dear Chairperson and Honourable Members of the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry in the National Assembly, OPEN LETTER: COPYRIGHT AMENDMENT BILL MUST BE PASSED URGENTLY TO…
SECTION27 seeks to appoint an education rights attorney, based in Johannesburg. Closing date: 23 July 2021 SECTION27 is a non-profit organisation that uses public interest law and advocacy to protect,…
With our partners, we return to court for school meals for learners that education departments have left behind during COVID-19. #SchoolMealsNow!
Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital reopening welcomed as victory for cancer patients.
We will be publishing an updated version of the basic education handbook by the end of this year.
The Handbook is a legal literacy tool that serves to empower communities, school governing bodies, principals, teachers and learners to understand education law and policy, to know when learners’ rights have been violated and what steps are required to protect learners’ rights. It is a valuable resource in providing information on case developments and legal frameworks in key-areas of education law and policy.
We still have hard copies available of the current edition. Email EdManual@section27.org.za for your free copy. Pay only for postage and packaging.
In light of the announcement by President Ramaphosa on Sunday 15 March 2020 that Covid-19 has been declared a national disaster, we have decided to take the following measures to protect our staff and limit the spread of the CoVid-19 virus.
Our offices will be closed and our staff will work remotely until 31 March 2020.
Meetings will be conducted via electronic means.
Our advice desk will only conduct telephonic consultations.
The number to call or Whatsapp is 060 754 0751.
In light of the announcement by President Ramaphosa on Sunday 15 March 2020 that Covid-19 has been declared a national disaster, we have decided to take the following measures to protect our staff and limit the spread of the CoVid-19 virus.
Our offices will be closed and our staff will work remotely until 31 March 2020.
Meetings will be conducted via electronic means.
Our advice desk will only conduct telephonic consultations.
The number to call or Whatsapp is 060 754 0751.