Nimi Hoffmann News Today

SALC is seriously concerned by the ongoing reports of violations of international humanitarian law and grave human rights violations in Gaza (Palestine) since 7 October 2023. Atrocities such as the killing and targeting of innocent civilians must be stopped, investigated and prosecuted no matter on which side of this conflict they occurred.

Since it was published, the 2021 Budget has been called out as unconstitutional and austere from many corners. More than 200 social movements, civil society organisations, trade unions and individuals, in an open letter to members of Parliament, have endorsed a call for MPs to reject the Budget and send it back to the drawing board. The current Budget will cut public spending by R265-billion over the next three years in areas which directly affect human rights. The signatories of the open lette...