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Gisele Wulfsohn – the late photography legend had a vision to expose social injustices 25 January 2012
This exceptional photographer was part of Afrapix, a photography agency formed in the early 80s to capture and document the struggle against apartheid. Her death leaves a big void.
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Lost and stolen firearms within SAPS a major cause for concern 16 January 2012
Over 18,000 police firearms lost or stolen from 2005 to 2011.
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European Parliament adopts proposals aimed at improving the EU’s transparency rules 13 January 2012
European Parliament takes steps to improve access to information held by the European Union
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Freedom of Information Bill, tabled in Botswana. 13 January 2012
Member of parliament for Gaborone Central in Botswana, Dumelang Saleshando tables the Freedom of Information Bill of 2011.
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CODESA negotiations began in December 1991 – a significant transitional step towards a democratic South Africa 20 December 2011
The Convention for a Democratic South Africa (CODESA) formed an integral part of negotiating an end to apartheid and the beginning of a democratic South Africa. Twenty years on the records of that event are publicly accessible.
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UMkhonto weSizwe celebrates 50 years in December 2011 16 December 2011
UMkhonto weSizwe was the military wing of the ANC, proposed by Nelson Mandela and others in response to the apartheid government's tendency of attacking unarmed peaceful protesters.
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