Amnesty International South Africa (SA) is staging a silent demonstration for human rights defenders outside the GCIS Ronnie Mamoepa Media Centre in Pretoria. The organisation says little has changed since its first demonstration in February 2026, with human rights defenders continuing to face threats and killings.

Amnesty is calling on the SA government to develop and adopt domestic legislation to recognise and protect human rights defenders. South Africa currently has no specific legal or policy framework dedicated to their protection.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Cassandra Dorasamy, a campaigner at Amnesty International SA.

Amnesty International South Africa (SA) is staging a silent demonstration for human rights defenders outside the GCIS Ronnie Mamoepa Media Centre in Pretoria. The organisation says little has changed since its first demonstration in February 2026, with human rights defenders continuing to face threats and killings.
Amnesty is calling on the SA government to develop and adopt domestic legislation to recognise and protect human rights defenders. South Africa currently has no specific legal or policy framework dedicated to their protection.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Cassandra Dorasamy, a campaigner at Amnesty International SA.

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Amnesty stages silent demonstration for SA Human Rights defenders

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile and his running mate, Makebi Zulu, have been detained on allegations of treason after going into hiding following their rejection of the recent presidential election results. Authorities have accused the opposition figures of planning an armed insurgency, allegations they have denied.

The pair had sought refuge with the United Nations (UN) in the capital after security forces killed a former cabinet minister and arrested several opposition politicians during a raid. They were later detained after President Hakainde Hichilema reportedly pressured the UN to hand them over to Zambian authorities.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Wisdom Mulizwa, the Deputy Legal Chairperson of the Citizens First opposition party in Zambia.

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile and his running mate, Makebi Zulu, have been detained on allegations of treason after going into hiding following their rejection of the recent presidential election results. Authorities have accused the opposition figures of planning an armed insurgency, allegations they have denied.
The pair had sought refuge with the United Nations (UN) in the capital after security forces killed a former cabinet minister and arrested several opposition politicians during a raid. They were later detained after President Hakainde Hichilema reportedly pressured the UN to hand them over to Zambian authorities.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Wisdom Mulizwa, the Deputy Legal Chairperson of the Citizens First opposition party in Zambia.

Zambian opposition leader Mundubile,  Zulu have been detained on allegations of treason

South Africa (SA) reportedly has one of the highest femicide rates in the world, with an estimated 11 women murdered every day. In response, Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Maropene Ramokgopa is set to introduce the Femicide Review Methodology Pilot as part of the government's efforts to strengthen evidence-based responses to Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF).

The pilot will draw on international best practices, adapted to the South African context, to promote learning, strengthen prevention efforts and improve coordination among stakeholders.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to SA's Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa.

South Africa (SA) reportedly has one of the highest femicide rates in the world, with an estimated 11 women murdered every day. In response, Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Maropene Ramokgopa is set to introduce the Femicide Review Methodology Pilot as part of the government's efforts to strengthen evidence-based responses to Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF).
The pilot will draw on international best practices, adapted to the South African context, to promote learning, strengthen prevention efforts and improve coordination among stakeholders.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to SA's Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa.

SA launches Femicide Review Methodology Pilot to address high rates of GBVF

Ghana's government has declined a $1.8 million donation from MTN Ghana intended to support Ghanaians affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the government has already made sufficient financial provisions to cover the evacuation and reintegration of affected Ghanaian citizens.

The Ministry clarified that the decision does not amount to a rejection of MTN's support for Ghanaians. Instead, it reflects the government's existing arrangements to finance the ongoing humanitarian response.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Wilberforce Asare, Head of Legal and Political Desk, Asaase Radio.

Ghana's government has declined a $1.8 million donation from MTN Ghana intended to support Ghanaians affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa.&nbsp;The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the government has already made sufficient financial provisions to cover the evacuation and reintegration of affected Ghanaian citizens.
The Ministry clarified that the decision does not amount to a rejection of MTN's support for Ghanaians. Instead, it reflects the government's existing arrangements to finance the ongoing humanitarian response.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Wilberforce Asare, Head of Legal and Political Desk, Asaase Radio.

Amnesty stages silent demonstration for SA Human Rights defenders

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