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A momentous legal victory for environmental activism and free speech

10 February 2021

CAPE TOWN. On Tuesday, the South African High Court held that a series of defamation lawsuits brought by Australian mining company Mineral Commodities Ltd (MRC) and its local subsidiary, against six environmental activists, is an abuse of the legal process.MRC and its subsidiary sued the defendants for a total of ZAR14.25 million (approximately USD 980 000).... continued

The killing of Somkhele environmental activist Fikile Ntshangase: A joint statement

23 October 2020

Joint Media Statement “I refused to sign. I cannot sell out my people. And if need be, I will die for my people.” Tragically, grandmother Fikile Ntshangase’s words became a reality when she was gunned down in her home at Ophondweni, near Mtubatuba, on the evening of 22 October 2020.Mama Ntshangashe was the Vice-Chairperson of... continued

New anti-SLAPP website launched by Asina Loyiko campaign

21 October 2020

On 20 October 2020, the Asina Loyiko campaign launched its new website to serve as a resource and connection hub for activists confronted by SLAPP suits (strategic litigation against public participation) and other uses of the law to discourage and silence activism and free speech. The collaborative Asina Loyiko: United Against Corporate Bullying* campaign, launched in 2019,... continued

Join a webinar launch of Asina Loyiko anti-SLAPP website

19 October 2020

You are invited to the launch of the Asina Loyiko Website! Please join us for the launch and webinar featuring local and international experts and a keynote address by local hero and activist, Nonhle Mbuthuma of the Amadiba Crisis Committee. RESISTING CORPORATE BULLYING AND INTIMIDATION Around the world, human rights activists are subjected to immense... continued