Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister Petra De Sutter said she would propose that her government join South Africa’s application at the International Court of Justice. [...]
The ICJ is not the ICC, the action is ongoing rather than historical, and it is the first such case against a Euro-American ally. Eight things that make South Africa’s application different — and what they mean for the UN itself. [...]
The State Security Bill dropped its explicit vetting of NGOs and religious institutions — and replaced it with something broader. SAMNET on why South Africans should engage with surveillance legislation before it reaches a vote. [...]
Georgetown University’s Bridge Initiative launched its Hindutva in Britain report with a panel of four researchers on 21 November 2023. Archived announcement, with SAMNET’s hate crime reporting details. [...]
The Electoral Commission launches the 2024 National and Provincial Elections programme, with a registration weekend on 18 and 19 November 2023 and an election expected between May and mid-August 2024. [...]
The liquor industry contributes about 3% of GDP while alcohol harm costs the country 10–12%. SAMNET calls for stronger legislation, enforcement and harm reduction — and commends Sinalo Jafta for speaking publicly about her recovery. [...]