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Womens legal centre

Women’s Legal Centre: 'All sex harassment claims must be taken seriously'

By Kevin Brandt

The group responded to the outcome of an independent probe which has cleared former senior officials at NGO Equal Education of wrongdoing.

  • Mduduzi Manana leaves the Randburg Magistrates Court on 13 September 2017.  Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Women's Legal Centre welcomes Manana’s resignation

    Mduduzi Manana issued a statement announcing his resignation as an MP following months of calls for him to step down.

    1488 days ago
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    Organisations push for Parly to recognise Muslim marriages

    An application has been launched to compel the State to pass legislation that will protect Muslim wives.

    2454 days ago
  • A group protests against rape in Heathfield on 31 January 2014. Picture: Rahima Essop/EWN.

    Public urged to report rape

    Government and NGOs have urged victims of sexual violence to report their cases.

    3123 days ago
  • Commissioners Kate O'Regan and Vusi Pikoli speaking to Brigadier Zithulele Dladla in Khayelitsha on 21 January 2014. Picture: Rahima Essop/EWN.

    Khayelitsha: sexual violence cases scrutinised

    The Women's Legal Centre will also make presentations to the Khayelitsha Commission of Inquiry.

    3133 days ago
  • The Western Cape High Court in Cape Town. Picture: Catherine Rice/Eyewitness News

    Muslim marriages judgement welcomed

    The none-profit law organization brought a review application to court on behalf of Tarryn Faro.

    3220 days ago
  • The Women’s Legal Centre (WLC) has welcomed the announcement by Justice Minister Jeff Radebe that sexual offences courts will be reinstituted across the country. Picture: GCIS

    Return of sexual offences courts celebrated

    The Women’s Legal Centre has welcomed the reintroduction of sexual offences courts.

    3299 days ago
  • Anene Booysen was gang-raped and murdered in Bredasdorp. Picture: Chanel September/EWN

    Police criticised for Booysen acquittal

    Many believe police botched up the investigation into Anene Booysen’s rape and murder case.

    3378 days ago
  • Parliament. Picture: EWN

    ‘Torture bill should protect sex workers’

    The Women's Legal Centre says sex workers should be protected by the torture bill.

    3637 days ago
  • SAPS on the scene. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN

    Police to bridge gap with Khayelitsha

    NGO’s and activists agree that police need to bridge the gap between themselves and the community.

    3649 days ago
  • The Supreme Court of Appeal. Picture: Supplied by the court.

    Sexual Offences Act flawed?

    The Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein is expected to rule on whether the Sexual Offences Act is flawed.

    3718 days ago
  • Members of Parliament approved an amendment to prevent 29 offences from being unpunishable.

    MPs close loophole in Sexual Offences Act

    Members of Parliament approved an amendment to prevent 29 offences from being unpunishable.

    3727 days ago
  • South Africa President Jacob Zuma. Picture: EWN

    Zuma to sign off on sex bill

    President Jacob Zuma is expected to sign the Sexual Offences Amendment Bill into law within the next week.

    3728 days ago
  • Justice in action

    SCA's landmark ruling on polygamy

    The SCA makes a landmark ruling which give women in polygamous marriages more power

    3732 days ago
  • Justice in action

    Sex act amendments could take weeks

    Women’s Legal Centre says police remain powerless with the current Sexual Offences Act.

    3735 days ago
  • NPA Logo: Picture: Supplied

    NPA to appeal Sexual Offences Act

    The NPA has been granted leave to appeal a controversial judgement on the Sexual Offences Act.

    3740 days ago
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