Southern African Fight for Rhino (SAFFR) is an organisation based in South Africa, and has been very active, collectively in challenging the rising demand of all animal products, whether domestic or wild. On this basis, we would like to thank the Chinese government for reinstating the ban on lion, tiger and rhino parts in China.
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Letter to President Xi Jinping – Please Protect African Wildlife Like China Protects The Panda! (Video)
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It is almost time for the Parliament to go into recess, but here are some major changes that has been made to South African law this week
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There’s a bit of a rush to get things done before Parliament goes into recess. Here, we look at the biggest changes to South African law this week.
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BREAKING NEWS: The constitutional review committee has adopted the report to allow for land expropriation without compensation despite objections from DA and smaller parties
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The Constitutional Review Committee has adopted the report recommending that Section 25 of the Constitution be changed to explicitly allow for expropriation without compensation. The committee on Thursday adopted its report on the amendment of that specific section of the Constitution. MPs on the committee voted 12 for and 4 against the proposed change. Parliament..
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Physically disciplining your children? A total ban is now one step closer
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Within the next month, the act of physically disciplining your children could soon become completely outlawed, as the Children’s Amendment Bill has been shared with the public.
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Stricter action is expected, but why will changes to the picketing rules in South Africa pose a threat to strikes
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Government recently released a draft of new picketing rules for public comment. These new rules, alongside the 2017 amendments to the Labour Relations Act are intended to change the process through which trade unions can embark on protected strike action.
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When Inequality Equals Equality – Misogynistic Sharia Law Recognised in South Africa For The Sake of Inclusiveness!
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A South African court has ruled that Sharia Law (Islamic law) marriages which oppress women, must be recognized by the state to give women more protection in case of divorce. Incredulously, the ruling is “an enormous victory,” according to activists.
According to a court ruling on Friday, South Africa is failing its constitutional obligations by not recognizing traditional marriages between Muslims. Seems this has a higher priority over equality…
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#LandExpropriationWithoutCompensation: Farmers warn of bitter fight
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Johannesburg – Farmers’ organisation Transvaal Agricultural Union of SA (TAU-SA) on Wednesday warned it would use every means possible to stop the expropriation of land without compensation.
This came as Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa slammed British Prime Minister Theresa May over the thorny issue of land.
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New Cabinet who is in, who is out?
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JOHANNESBURG – President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced his new Cabinet at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Monday night.
Deputy President:
David Mabuza
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