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22 June 2020 |
| The South African Coalition for Transitional Justice (SACTJ) notes with deep concern the decision by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) that it does not intend to pursue charges against two apartheid Security Branch police officers, Seth Sons and Ne | |
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30 May 2020 |
| In a precedent setting judgment handed down by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) on Friday 29 May 2020 the South African History Archive SAHA prevailed in a six year long battle for access to information. | |
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25 February 2020 |
| On March 3, 2020, SAHA and the SARB appear before a court of law once again. This time, to argue and appeal lodged by SAHA following the March 2018 ruling from the High Court. | |
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21 January 2020 |
| The inquest into the death of Dr. Neil Aggett has been re-opened and commenced on 20 January, 2020. | |
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28 November 2019 |
| The Wits History Workshop, Historical Papers Research Archive, South African History Archive and the Public Affairs Research Institute are proud to announce the launch of ‘A People's Guide to Archives in South Africa’, with the support of the Rosa Lux | |
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27 September 2019 |
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18 March 2019 |
| During the past year, SAHA celebrated 30 years of its existence as an activist archive rooted in the principles of human rights and the advancement of struggles for justice. Founded by liberation struggle activists, from its inception in 1988, SAHA mobili | |
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18 February 2019 |
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06 December 2018 |
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25 May 2018 |
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25 May 2018 |
| As the AU members convene in Addis-Ababa to discuss continental strategies to fight corruption, FOIP reflects on how PAIA can help assist in the same fight. | |
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20 March 2018 |
| SAHA's statement concerning the judgement handed down in the South African History Archive v South African Reserve Bank and another case. SAHA is disappointed but not deterred, and will continue to fight for transparency. | |
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04 December 2017 |
| On 27 October 2017 SAHA officially launch the latest publications in a series of publications aimed at supporting the use of and compliance with access to information legislation. | |
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25 October 2017 |
| SAHA is looking for a dynamic professional with an interest in public interest litigation, practice-based research and the use of access to information and technology as tools for social justice to join its Freedom of Information Programme (FOIP). | |
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27 September 2017 |
| SAHA reflects briefly on the contributions of the late Emeritus Professor Philip Bonner to South African history generally and his contributions to the work of SAHA in particular. | |
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12 September 2017 |
| 12th of September is the date on which Steve Biko, founder of the Black Consciousness movement was killed in police custody in 1977. | |
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31 July 2017 |
| Why SAHA is going to court to gain access to apartheid-era records held by the South African Reserve Bank. | |
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06 March 2017 |
| The new interns are thrilled to join SAHA and reflect on their first week on the job, as part the Freedom of Information Programme; Struggles for Justice Programme and Support Services. | |
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17 February 2017 |
| Mayor of Polokwane and sister of the late Nokuthula Simelane seeks leave to intervene in legal defence costs matter | |
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29 November 2016 |
| SAHA is looking for recent South African graduates with a keen interest in activism and struggles for justice and accountability in South Africa to apply for upcoming internship opportunities at SAHA. | |
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28 October 2016 |
| Sometimes when asserting the right of access to information it is necessary to turn to the courts. SAHA provides an update on its current litigious matters. | |
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29 August 2016 |
| SAHA is looking for a creative, energetic professional with an understanding of, and commitment to, archival activism to lead the organisation, ensuring long-term impact and sustainability of the organisation in line with its mandate. | |
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19 May 2016 |
| We are looking for recent South African graduates with a keen interest in activism and struggles for justice and accountability in South Africa for the second phase of internships for 2016 | |
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28 April 2016 |
| A report back on the screening of "A snake gives birth to a snake" in commemoration of 20 years since the TRC and 22 years since the Rwanda genocide in 1994. | |
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26 April 2016 |
| On Thursday 5 May 2016, the HMRC will be hosting a screening at Constitution Hill of "We Never Give Up II" which follow the stories of Khulumani Support Group members in the Western Cape, who suffered multiple atrocities during apartheid. | |
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26 April 2016 |
| The Timol Family Trust will be hosting a screening of the documentary Indians Can't Fly in the Old Fort at Constitution Hill on Tuesday 03/05/2016. | |
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19 April 2016 |
| The SAHA team reports back on its "Teaching the TRC" workshop held last weekend in conjunction with 20th anniversary of first TRC public hearings | |
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18 April 2016 |
| Thursday 14/04, on the eve of the 20th anniversary of the first public hearings on the TRC, saw the launch of 2 exhibitions reflecting on the legacy of this much lauded memory for justice initiative | |
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15 April 2016 |
| The DOJ's inconsistent application of blanket over-redaction to TRC records once again demonstrates deeply worrying non-compliance with PAIA and failure to consider the public interest override. | |
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07 April 2016 |
| To mark 20 years since the first public hearings of South Africa’s TRC on 15 April 1996, SAHA and partners will be hosting a series of public exhibitions, film screenings, panel discussions and workshops at Constitution Hill | |
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07 April 2016 |
| A gallery to honour TRC month. | |
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01 April 2016 |
| After a decade-long battle, SAHA has received the TRC database but cannot make it available until the DOJ completes the out-of-court settlement process | |
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09 March 2016 |
| Today, 15 years ago, the law intended to give effect to the constitutional right of access to information came into operation. The FOIP team at SAHA reflects on the state of the right & their work in forwarding PAIA. | |
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22 February 2016 |
| SAHA is looking for a creative, energetic professional with an understanding of, and commitment to, archival activism to coordinate its Struggles for Justice Programme (SFJP) | |
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21 February 2016 |
| A short look at what is in store for the Freedom of Information Programme (FOIP) in 2016. | |
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01 December 2015 |
| Please help SAHA to archive for justice and accountability by getting a free MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet card, listing SAHA as a beneficiary, and swiping your card to donate each time you shop at a wide range of South African shops. | |
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23 September 2015 |
| We are celebrating Heritage day by embracing South Africa's diversity and nation building. | |
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02 September 2015 |
| The Right to Truth team were invited to present at a roundtable event co-hosted by the Wits Justice Project and Wits School of Governance. | |
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27 August 2015 |
| The Right to Truth team was invited to the Wits Institute for Diversity Studies, to conduct a Wednesday seminar. | |
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27 August 2015 |
| Read about how the TRC transfer list is helping SAHA's TRC-related PAIA requests. | |
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26 August 2015 |
| With more records being processed each week, SAHA is releasing an updated list of Section 29 records, indicating which are available online. | |
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20 August 2015 |
| We are paying tribute to women that served under the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) for their commitment in healing South Africa and seeking the truth about our dark past. | |
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07 August 2015 |
| Women played an integral part of the struggle for liberation in South Africa, as well as a crucial role in testifying to the atrocities committed under apartheid. Read more about women and the TRC. | |
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03 August 2015 |
| The 6th workshop in the SAHA workshop series for 2015. The workshops are part of SAHA's ongoing programme for history educators and are held on Saturday mornings from 09h00 - 13h00 at our offices at Constitution Hill. | |
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28 May 2015 |
| On 22 May 2015, SAHA hosted the South African Coalition for Transitional Justice’s (SACTJ) press conference relating to the abduction and disappearance of Nokuthula Simelane. | |
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20 August 2013 |
| We are paying tribute to women that served under the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) for their commitment in healing South Africa and seeking the truth about our dark past. | |
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