Womens legal centre
Women’s Legal Centre: 'All sex harassment claims must be taken seriously'
The group responded to the outcome of an independent probe which has cleared former senior officials at NGO Equal Education of wrongdoing.
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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.
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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.
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Public urged to report rape
Government and NGOs have urged victims of sexual violence to report their cases.
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Khayelitsha: sexual violence cases scrutinised
The Women's Legal Centre will also make presentations to the Khayelitsha Commission of Inquiry.
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Muslim marriages judgement welcomed
The none-profit law organization brought a review application to court on behalf of Tarryn Faro.
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Return of sexual offences courts celebrated
The Women’s Legal Centre has welcomed the reintroduction of sexual offences courts.
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Police criticised for Booysen acquittal
Many believe police botched up the investigation into Anene Booysen’s rape and murder case.
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‘Torture bill should protect sex workers’
The Women's Legal Centre says sex workers should be protected by the torture bill.
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Police to bridge gap with Khayelitsha
NGO’s and activists agree that police need to bridge the gap between themselves and the community.
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Sexual Offences Act flawed?
The Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein is expected to rule on whether the Sexual Offences Act is flawed.
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MPs close loophole in Sexual Offences Act
Members of Parliament approved an amendment to prevent 29 offences from being unpunishable.
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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.
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SCA's landmark ruling on polygamy
The SCA makes a landmark ruling which give women in polygamous marriages more power
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Sex act amendments could take weeks
Women’s Legal Centre says police remain powerless with the current Sexual Offences Act.
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NPA to appeal Sexual Offences Act
The NPA has been granted leave to appeal a controversial judgement on the Sexual Offences Act.
