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TikTok has grown into a worldwide sensation, becoming one of the most popular social media platforms in South Africa since its 2016 inception. Among the dance routines, TikTok challenges, and funny videos, lies a wealth of great recipe content and foodie trends for families. Some of the trends are relevant for local audiences while others …
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Amanzimtoti on KZN’s Sapphire Coast is set to be a hive of activity on Sunday, 25 August 2024 as the country’s first-ever Splash Tri Dash, a super triathlon, gets underway at Amanzimtoti Main Beach with Olympic bronze medalist Henri Schoeman, and South African triathlete Bridget Theunissen set to compete. “We are delighted to be the …
In the bustling world of event management, one name stands out for its dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to excellence: Sasha-Lee Lindoor. With over a decade of experience orchestrating flawless events across South Africa, Sasha-Lee brings a unique blend of creativity, precision, and passion to her new role as Assistant Banqueting Manager at @Sandton Hotel …
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Johannesburg, South Africa — Afrika Tikkun, a leading youth development organisation is issuing a clarion call to Corporate South Africa: the fight against youth unemployment demands urgent and united action. “This challenge, which has long plagued our nation, is not merely a shared burden—it is an unparalleled opportunity to reshape South Africa’s future,” said Dr …
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Long Beach, Kommetjie – The best junior surfers in the country are eagerly anticipating the Sea Harvest Cape Crown presented by Xcel Wetsuits, which will take place over the weekend of 6-8 September. It has been an exciting year for junior surfing in South Africa, with some great events blessed with excellent surf throughout the …
The Unseen Heroes of the Circular Economy Across South Africa, countless women play a vital role in the circular economy by collecting and recycling glass and even running successful glass collection businesses. These women, often working in challenging conditions, turn discarded glass into a valuable resource, supporting their families and contributing to a cleaner environment. …
“It’s Time to Stop ‘Manning’ Boardrooms, Women in Senior Positions Drive Transformative Change in the Workplace, says Afrika Tikkun. 7 AUGUST 2024, JOHANNESBURG: As South Africa prepares to commemorate Women’s Day, Afrika Tikkun calls for transformative change in the workplace, emphasising the urgent need for more women in senior positions. Leadership that is not only …
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“We Need to Talk About Alcohol,” says Dr Skye Scott It’s curious to me, that of all the substances we have imbibed through our history as humans, the one that we have branded, celebrated, and made available to all, is alcohol. Its use and misuse is at the root of so much insomnia, depression, anxiety, …
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Human trafficking is a heart-wrenching crisis that casts a dark shadow across our global community. According to the United Nations, human trafficking is the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring, or receipt of persons by means of threat, use of force, or other forms of coercion for the purpose of exploitation. It is a form of modern-day …
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For allergy sufferers, the pollen season is anything but the proverbial bed of roses. Here’s a way to help you to blossom, despite allergies. In South Africa, we’re blessed with an abundance of show-stopping flora. From the indigenous weighty King Protea to delicately fragranced roses and a diverse variety of flowering succulents, such as vygies …
Responding to the news that Eswatini's Supreme Court upheld controversial provisions of the Suppression of Terrorism Act on appeal, Amnesty International's Deputy Director for East and Southern Africa, Vongai Chikwanda, said:
“The Supreme Court's decision to uphold this repressive legislation is a major setback for human rights in Eswatini. The authorities must immediately repeal the Act, or significantly amend it so that it is precise, targeted and fully in line with international human rights standards.
“The law in its current form poses significant threats to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly. The Suppression of Terrorism Act is overly broad and vague, and authorities have frequently used it to arbitrarily arrest and prosecute dissenters and suppress media, including by branding political opponents, activists and journalists as ‘terrorists.'
“The fact that Eswatini's highest court has given the Suppression of Terrorism Act its stamp of approval is a dangerous sign for the future of human rights in the country, especially because repression is already widespread.”
BACKGROUND
Authorities passed the Suppression of Terrorism Act in 2008 following a bombing incident near the Lozitha Bridge in Eswatini. The same year, authorities declared the People's United Democratic Movement (PUDEMO) opposition party, Swaziland Youth Congress (SWAYOCO) and the South Africa-based Swaziland Solidarity Network as terrorist organizations.
In 2016, the country's High Court declared several sections of the Suppression of Terrorism and Sedition Acts as unconstitutional, following a court challenge by human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko and SWAYOCO leader Maxwell Dlamini, who authorities had both charged under the Act in 2014, and PUDEMO leader Mario Masuku.
The government appealed that decision a week later. Throughout the lengthy and irregular appeals process, Eswatini's government used the Suppression of Terrorism Act to harass and intimidate dissenters, including jailing opposition parliamentarians Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza and Mthandeni Dube in 2021 and designating Swaziland News and its editor Zweli Martin Dlamini as “terrorist entities” in 2022.
In 2023, Maseko was shot and killed in his home in a case the government has yet to investigate.
Along with the Suppression of Terrorism Act, on 13 August 2024 Eswatini's Supreme Court upheld controversial provisions of the 1938 Sedition and Subversive Activities Act, which similarly has adverse human rights implications.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Amnesty International.