Africa Rights Talk

In conversation with Mr Likho Bottoman The National Schools Moot Court Competition is an annual event organised by the Department of Basic Education in partnership with the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development under the guidance of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). Between 5 October and 8 October 2023, the preliminary rounds were held at the University of Pretoria,...

In conversation with Hon Commissioner Ourveena Geereesha Topsy-Sonoo and Hlengiwe Dube On 29 September 2023, the Centre for Human Rights Africa Rights Talk Podcast featured the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa, Hon Commissioner Ourveena Geereesha Topsy-Sonoo . This podcast is part of the Centre’s commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Model Law...

In conversation with Honourable Machesetsa Mofomobe and Hlengiwe Dube. In 2022, the Expression, Information and Digital Rights unit of the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria undertook a research and advocacy project on digital rights in Southern Africa. The initiative produced the report titled The Digital Rights Landscape in Southern Africa . Subsequently, the Centre embarked on stak...

In conversation with Advocate Pansy Tlakula and Hlengiwe Dube   On 11 September 2023, the Centre for Human Rights Africa Rights Talk Podcast hosted Advocate  Pansy Tlakula for a discussion on the 10th anniversary of the Model Law on Access to Information for Africa . The session was moderated by Hlengiwe Dube from the Expression, Information and Digital Rights Unit .  The podcast is based on Advoc...

A conversation with Commissioner Lawrence Mute and Adv Jared Gekombe On 22 September 2023, the Centre for Human Rights’ Expression, Information and Digital Rights Unit (EIDR) hosted Lawrence Murugu Mute in its podcast series, the Africa Rights Talk . Mr Mute was the Research Consultant for the report: ​​Proactive Disclosure of Information During Elections in Kenya (2021 General Elections) . This r...

In conversation with Mokitimi Tšosane and Hlengiwe Dube.   In 2022, The  Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria  undertook a research and advocacy project that assessed the status of digital rights in Southern Africa. Guided by the report titled  The Digital Rights Landscape in Southern Africa , the Centre embarked on a training and capacity-building workshop to enhance awareness and inte...

In conversation with Mokitimi Tšosane and Hlengiwe Dube.   In 2022, The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria undertook a research and advocacy project that assessed the status of digital rights in Southern Africa. Guided by the report titled The Digital Rights Landscape in Southern Africa , the Centre embarked on a training and capacity-building workshop to enhance awareness and interes...

In conversation with Tlhaloso Mpopo and Hlengiwe Dube   The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria undertook a research and advocacy project that sought to assess the status of Digital rights in Southern Africa. As guided by the report titled The Digital Rights Landscape in Southern Africa , the Centre embarked on a training and capacity-building workshop to enhance awareness and interest...

In conversation with Dr Serge Brammertz On 2 August 2023, the Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria (the Centre) co-hosted Dr Serge Brammertz, Chief Prosecutor of the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT). The theme of Dr Brammertz’s lecture was on the development and transformation of international criminal law as a branch of inte...

In conversation with Tshiamo Mpangeni,  Panji Chirambo,  Al-Amin Abdallah  and Jolene Kibor. On 2 August 2023, the Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria , hosted a child-led conference on children’s mental health in Schools in Africa. The conference was attended by children from Cameroon, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, South Africa, Malawi and Zimbabwe. Du...

In conversation with Sibongile Mokapane and Ompha Tshamano. In 2022, The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria undertook a research and advocacy project that assessed the status of digital rights in Southern Africa. Guided by the report titled The Digital Rights Landscape in Southern Africa , the Centre embarked on a training and capacity-building workshop to enhance awareness and intere...

In conversation with Lekhetho Makhanya Ntsukunyane and Marystella Simiyu. In 2022, The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria undertook a research and advocacy project that assessed the status of digital rights in Southern Africa. Guided by the report titled The Digital Rights Landscape in Southern Africa, the Centre embarked on a training and capacity-building workshop to enhance awarene...

In conversation with Dr Ndumiso Dladla Mandela Day is commemorated annually on 18 July to celebrate the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela in the fight for the liberation of South Africa from apartheid laws and the fostering of peace on the African continent. In this episode of Africa Rights Talk we speak to Dr Ndumiso Dladla, who acknowledges the impact of Nelson Mandela, but warns about the deifi...

In conversation with Dr Mispa Roux The Russia-Ukrainian War is an ongoing international conflict between Russia, alongside Russian-backed separatists, and Ukraine, which began in February 2014. The conflict escalated into a full-scale war in 2022 when Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24. Although Russian forces made significant gains in the first days of combat, Ukraini...

In conversation with Safa Idress and Mai Aman This episode, in conversation with Ms Safa Idress and Ms Mai Aman, sheds light on the current Sudan crisis. On April 15 2023, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and military rival, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) clashed in Khartoum, the country’s capital as a result of a power struggle within the country’s military leadership. Idress and Aman were saddene...

In conversation with Andrew Leon Hanna In this episode, Andrew Leon Hanna, a first-generation Egyptian-American lawyer, social entrepreneur, and author, provides captivating insights into his groundbreaking book, "25 Million Sparks: The Untold Story of Refugee Entrepreneurs."   Mr Hanna delves into the remarkable journeys of three women refugee entrepreneurs, challenging stereotypes and advocating...

In conversation with Professor Charles Maimela Youth Day commemorates the Soweto Uprising of 1976. On June 16, 1976, thousands of black students in Soweto took to the streets to protest against the apartheid government’s decision to impose Afrikaans as the medium of instruction in schools. The police responded with violence and many students were killed or injured. The day is now remembered as a s...

In conversation with Mr Lloyd Kuveya Africa Day is celebrated annually on May 25th to commemorate the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) , now the African Union (AU) created on May 25th, 1963. Today marks the 60th anniversary of the OAU-AU and the day is intended to celebrate and acknowledge the successes of the African Union in the fight against colonialism and apartheid, as well...

In conversation with Fatou Jagne Senghore On 4 May 2023, the Expression, Information & Digital Rights (EIDR) Unit conducted a spotlight interview on the Africa Rights Talk Podcast featuring Ms Fatou Jagne Senghore. The conversation is part of the Centre for Human Rights ’ commemoration of the 10 Years of the Model Law on Access to Information for Africa . This podcast episode was moderated by the...

In conversation with Bokang Lethunya- Khutlang and Ompha Tshamano  In 2022, the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria undertook a research and advocacy project that sought to assess the status of digital rights in Southern Africa. As part of the research component, a report titled The Digital Rights Landscape in Southern Africa. The report came into being after the COVID-19 pandemic expo...

In conversation with Viola Ochola Every year, students at the  Centre for Human Rights ,  University of Pretoria  on  the LLM/MPhil programme in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa (HRDA)  are assigned to  human rights clinics  which contribute to the work of the Centre’s  research units and give the students practical experience and advance the Centre’s mission towards the realisation of h...

In conversation with Professor Joel Modiri Freedom Day is the commemoration of the first democratic elections held in South Africa on 27 April 1994. These were the first post-apartheid national elections to be held in South Africa, where anyone could vote regardless of race. This day reminds South Africans of the incalculable sacrifices made by individuals and nations in order to liberate them fro...

In conversation with Professor Babatunde Fagbayibo The Centre for Human Rights , in partnership with Ghent University , presented its annual Advanced Human Rights Short Course (AHRC) on the African Human Rights System in Comparative Perspectives from 17 to 21 April 2023. In this episode, in light of this short course, Professor Babatunde Fagbayibo walks us through the dynamics of the African Union...

In conversation with Lizzy Muthoni Kibira and Chanel van der Linde On 24 February 2023, the Kenyan Supreme Court ruled that the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC) must be allowed to officially register as a non-governmental organisation (NGO). The Supreme court held that it would be unconstitutional to limit the right to associate through denial of registration. This ruling...

In conversation with Professor Christopher Isike, Janet Gbam and Foluso Adegalu On February 25 2023, the Nigerian presidential elections were held. Nigerian voters came out in their numbers to cast their ballots to select the next president after outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari stepped down. This was against a political background of mounting unhappiness and widespread unrest, insecurity and e...