Case arises out of “degrading and invasive” raids on “poor and vulnerable” communities in downtown Johannesburg By Tania Broughton The Constitutional Court has struck down a section of the police act which allows for warrantless searches in cordoned off areas. The case arises after police conducted “cruel, degrading and invasive” raids on people living in 15 high-rise blocks in downtown Johannesburg. ...

Protesters speak of ignorance and bigotry from clinic staff By Mosima Rafapa The TAC convened a demonstration march to the Union Buildings on Monday against corruption in the health system and failing public health facilities. The TAC says most facilities “are in shambles”. Protesters also spoke about clinics failing women seeking abortions and contraception. More than 200 people marched from Loftus stadium...

Asylum application backlog set to grow, with Refugee Reception Offices closed since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic By Tariro Washinyira Refugees who arrived in South Africa after March 2020 have had no way to apply for asylum status. Accumulating new applications will put further pressure on attempts to clear an already huge backlog of asylum claims. A UNHCR-funded joint project...