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#ZimProfessorReginaldAustinDies Professor Reginald Austin, a distinguished Zimbabwean legal scholar, international human rights expert, and liberation struggle supporter who served as a key legal adviser to Zapu and the Patriotic Front during Lancaster House talks in 1979, has died in the United Kingdom. Deeply involved in the liberation struggle and...

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Clip featuring Robinson Ramaite, the first President of SASCO (1991). Muthanyi Robinson Ramaite is a former student activist, political organiser, public servant and business leader whose political consciousness was forged during the height of the anti-apartheid struggle in the 1980s. Born in rural Venda to missionary-teacher parents, he became politically active while still in high school, participating in student protests against the militarisation of black education and the broader apartheid system in the former homelands. His activism intensified at the University of the North (Turfloop), one of the most politically militant campuses of the apartheid era and, at the time, a university under military occupation by the apartheid state. At Turfloop, Ramaite became deeply involved in the underground structures of the African National Congress (ANC) through the South African National Students Congress (SANSCO), participating in campaigns against financial exclusion, apartheid education, detentions, and state repression. He organised across campuses, teacher training colleges and communities throughout the Northern Transvaal, helping to build student and youth formations aligned to the Mass Democratic Movement. Ramaite rose rapidly through the ranks of student politics and became the Northern Transvaal Chairperson of SANSCO. Following the release of political prisoners and the unbanning of political organisations in 1990, he became part of the historic discussions aimed at building a unified non-racial student movement in South Africa. These engagements culminated in the merger between the predominantly black student organisation, SANSCO, and the historically white National Union of South African Students (NUSAS), leading to the formation of the South African Students Congress (SASCO) at Rhodes University in 1991. Ramaite was elected as the first President of SASCO in 1991 and served two consecutive terms until 1993. Under his leadership, SASCO became one of the most influential student formations during South Africa’s democratic transition, championing non-racialism, transformation in higher education, student access, democratic governance and the broader programme of social transformation. He belonged to a generation of activists shaped by underground political work, ideological engagement, student mobilisation and mass democratic struggle, helping sustain pressure against apartheid while repositioning the student movement for the democratic era. Following the advent of democracy, Ramaite transitioned into government service and, in 1999, at the age of 29, was appointed by Thabo Mbeki as Director-General of the Department of Public Service and Administration, becoming the youngest Director-General in South African history. In this role, he played a significant part in the post-apartheid restructuring of the South African state and helped lead the establishment of the country’s new public service administration following the first Government of National Unity. Ramaite was central to the development of the policy and governance frameworks that continue to underpin South Africa’s democratic public service. His work contributed to the institutionalisation of a unified, non-racial and professional public administration system designed to replace the fragmented apartheid bureaucracy inherited from the homeland and apartheid state structures. In 2004, he left government to pursue business interests and has since been involved in a number of commercial ventures across different sectors, including mining, investments and corporate leadership. He currently serves as Group Chief Executive Officer of Salungano Group, a JSE-listed company, and has also participated in various strategic policy and intellectual platforms focused on governance, economic transformation and development.

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Putin's adviser said the USSR continues to exist and the war in Ukraine is an "internal process." The legal procedure was violated during the collapse of the USSR, and constitutional law experts should assess the unlawful collapse of the Union, Anton Kobyakov said during the 13th St. Petersburg International Legal Forum. A number of years ago, Putin said that the breakup of the USSR was the greatest geopolitical catastrophe of the twentieth century. He continues to believe that.
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Putin's adviser said the USSR continues to exist and the war in Ukraine is an "internal process." The legal procedure was violated during the collapse of the USSR, and constitutional law experts should assess the unlawful collapse of the Union, Anton Kobyakov said during the 13th St. Petersburg International Legal Forum. A number of years ago, Putin said that the breakup of the USSR was the greatest geopolitical catastrophe of the twentieth century. He continues to believe that.

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Statement by Ms. Mohaddeseh Falahat, Mother of Martyred Students Mahdieh and Amin Ahmadzadeh, #Minab school before the Urgent Debate of the UN Human Rights Council to Discuss the Protection of Children and Educational Institutions in International Armed Conflicts: “The Aerial Attacks on Shajareh Tayyebeh Girls' School in Minab, Iran; as a Grave Breach of International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law”
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Statement by Ms. Mohaddeseh Falahat, Mother of Martyred Students Mahdieh and Amin Ahmadzadeh, #Minab school before the Urgent Debate of the UN Human Rights Council to Discuss the Protection of Children and Educational Institutions in International Armed Conflicts: “The Aerial Attacks on Shajareh Tayyebeh Girls' School in Minab, Iran; as a Grave Breach of International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law”

IRAN in Geneva

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As part of the efforts to allow the movement of residents and international organizations to the southern Gaza Strip for their protection, in recent days the transfer of a storage facility containing rare archaeological artifacts, mosaics, and pottery of the Christian community in the Gaza Strip was made possible. This was carried out in coordination with COGAT's Coordination and Liaison Administration (CLA) for Gaza, in cooperation with an international organization. The unique historical artifacts were transferred to a safe location in coordination between officers at the CLA for Gaza and the international community.
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As part of the efforts to allow the movement of residents and international organizations to the southern Gaza Strip for their protection, in recent days the transfer of a storage facility containing rare archaeological artifacts, mosaics, and pottery of the Christian community in the Gaza Strip was made possible. This was carried out in coordination with COGAT's Coordination and Liaison Administration (CLA) for Gaza, in cooperation with an international organization. The unique historical artifacts were transferred to a safe location in coordination between officers at the CLA for Gaza and the international community.

COGAT

15,354 views • 10 months ago

Honourable Members, The Constitution empowers the President to appoint the National Director of Public Prosecutions without stipulating any criteria to that effect. Although there are no requirements in law to do so, I decided to constitute a panel to assist in the process of appointment of the next NDPP, in terms of calling for nominations, shortlisting candidates and interviewing the shortlisted candidates. This is similar to process followed when I appointed the current NDPP, Adv Shamila Batohi. This process is transparent and helps to build public confidence in a critical office. I selected a panel that would combine a variety of skills and experiences. These include public service administration, financial management, legal and jurisprudence, administration of justice, and promotion of equality and human rights. The panel I constituted that includes representatives from the National Executive, Chapter 9 institutions and legal bodies. I chose the heads of certain Chapter 9 institutions for the panel because these are independent bodies established to support and protect South Africa's constitutional democracy, the rule of law and human rights. They are required to always act impartially and subject only to the Constitution and the law, ensuring their decisions are made without fear, favour or prejudice. They are therefore well positioned to understand the qualities and capabilities expected of an NDPP. I have included legal practitioners in the advisory panel so that candidates are evaluated by people with experience in the legal and criminal justice system. In addition to their legal acumen, candidates must be able to demonstrate qualities and capabilities relating to leadership, strategic management, financial management, ethical leadership, and a broad understanding of the justice system. Based on their assessment, the panel will submit a shortlist of recommended candidates to me for consideration and appointment as empowered by the Constitution and the NPA Act. #RamaphosaQandA
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Honourable Members, The Constitution empowers the President to appoint the National Director of Public Prosecutions without stipulating any criteria to that effect. Although there are no requirements in law to do so, I decided to constitute a panel to assist in the process of appointment of the next NDPP, in terms of calling for nominations, shortlisting candidates and interviewing the shortlisted candidates. This is similar to process followed when I appointed the current NDPP, Adv Shamila Batohi. This process is transparent and helps to build public confidence in a critical office. I selected a panel that would combine a variety of skills and experiences. These include public service administration, financial management, legal and jurisprudence, administration of justice, and promotion of equality and human rights. The panel I constituted that includes representatives from the National Executive, Chapter 9 institutions and legal bodies. I chose the heads of certain Chapter 9 institutions for the panel because these are independent bodies established to support and protect South Africa's constitutional democracy, the rule of law and human rights. They are required to always act impartially and subject only to the Constitution and the law, ensuring their decisions are made without fear, favour or prejudice. They are therefore well positioned to understand the qualities and capabilities expected of an NDPP. I have included legal practitioners in the advisory panel so that candidates are evaluated by people with experience in the legal and criminal justice system. In addition to their legal acumen, candidates must be able to demonstrate qualities and capabilities relating to leadership, strategic management, financial management, ethical leadership, and a broad understanding of the justice system. Based on their assessment, the panel will submit a shortlist of recommended candidates to me for consideration and appointment as empowered by the Constitution and the NPA Act. #RamaphosaQandA

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦

14,439 views • 8 months ago

OUR MISSION Another part of my speech at the British Launch of the Iran Front in the House of Lords on 27 September 2025, titled “A Roadmap to a Democratic Transition in Iran.” Today the “Iran Front for the Revival of Law and National Sovereignty” is working tirelessly with a clear mission: to organise and unify the diverse forces across Iran for the final uprising and the overthrow of the regime, and to guarantee stability and security in the transition by relying on “law” and “national sovereignty”, so that the country — without falling into chaos — forms a Constituent Assembly and democratic order. Our framework is the “Seventeen-Point Manifesto for the Transition”: secularism, territorial integrity, human rights, transitional justice, referendums and free elections, the right to self-governance, and a Constituent Assembly are the pillars of this roadmap. #جبهه_احیای_قانون_و_حاکمیت_ملی_ایران #Iran_Front_for_the_revival_of_law_and_national_sovereignty #IRGCterrorists #آب_برق_زندگی
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OUR MISSION Another part of my speech at the British Launch of the Iran Front in the House of Lords on 27 September 2025, titled “A Roadmap to a Democratic Transition in Iran.” Today the “Iran Front for the Revival of Law and National Sovereignty” is working tirelessly with a clear mission: to organise and unify the diverse forces across Iran for the final uprising and the overthrow of the regime, and to guarantee stability and security in the transition by relying on “law” and “national sovereignty”, so that the country — without falling into chaos — forms a Constituent Assembly and democratic order. Our framework is the “Seventeen-Point Manifesto for the Transition”: secularism, territorial integrity, human rights, transitional justice, referendums and free elections, the right to self-governance, and a Constituent Assembly are the pillars of this roadmap. #جبهه_احیای_قانون_و_حاکمیت_ملی_ایران #Iran_Front_for_the_revival_of_law_and_national_sovereignty #IRGCterrorists #آب_برق_زندگی

Vahid Beheshti وحید بهشتی

75,202 views • 8 months ago

Well done to Parliament, and congratulations to all Zimbabweans for making history by supporting legislation that will help shape the governance and constitutional framework of our nation. With 226 Members of Parliament voting in favour of the bill, the democratic legislative process has reached another significant milestone. The bill will now be transmitted to the President for assent, marking the final constitutional step before it becomes law. This moment reflects the important role of Parliament in making laws on behalf of the people and demonstrates the functioning of Zimbabwe's constitutional processes. As the nation moves to the next stage, it is hoped that the implementation of the new law will contribute to national development, good governance, and legal certainty for present and future generations. Congratulations once again to Parliament and to the people of Zimbabwe on this historic legislative milestone.
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Well done to Parliament, and congratulations to all Zimbabweans for making history by supporting legislation that will help shape the governance and constitutional framework of our nation. With 226 Members of Parliament voting in favour of the bill, the democratic legislative process has reached another significant milestone. The bill will now be transmitted to the President for assent, marking the final constitutional step before it becomes law. This moment reflects the important role of Parliament in making laws on behalf of the people and demonstrates the functioning of Zimbabwe's constitutional processes. As the nation moves to the next stage, it is hoped that the implementation of the new law will contribute to national development, good governance, and legal certainty for present and future generations. Congratulations once again to Parliament and to the people of Zimbabwe on this historic legislative milestone.

BaShona.

20,882 views • 20 days ago

Interview with former rock musician and artist, Sacha Stone, who grew up in Rhodesia-Zimbabwe throughout the war for independence. He has worked as an outspoken advocate of human rights and natural justice. View the full video here:
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Interview with former rock musician and artist, Sacha Stone, who grew up in Rhodesia-Zimbabwe throughout the war for independence. He has worked as an outspoken advocate of human rights and natural justice. View the full video here:

Ana Maria Mihalcea, MD, PhD

10,473 views • 2 years ago

It is shameful that our president meets up with President of Zimbabwe and Mohamed Dagalo who have both committed atrocities against Africans. It is hypocritical to ignore genocide in Congo, Sudan and Zimbabwe and to focus our resources on fights in the Middle East and Europe. Ramaphosa has ignored the SADC report on the elections in Zimbabwe attended the inauguration of an illegitimate leader. He has ignored a crisis in Zimbabwe that costs South Africa billions a year.
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It is shameful that our president meets up with President of Zimbabwe and Mohamed Dagalo who have both committed atrocities against Africans. It is hypocritical to ignore genocide in Congo, Sudan and Zimbabwe and to focus our resources on fights in the Middle East and Europe. Ramaphosa has ignored the SADC report on the elections in Zimbabwe attended the inauguration of an illegitimate leader. He has ignored a crisis in Zimbabwe that costs South Africa billions a year.

Mmusi Maimane MP

68,835 views • 1 year ago