#PressStatement | Tomorrow we represent the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders as she intervenes in a landmark matter in the Johannesburg High Court. Jatheen B is on brief as counsel. The matter is brought by Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia KAAX, represented by SERI.

[PRESS STATEMENT] On 10 & 11 June, the High Court will hear arguments in Part B of the matter Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia KAAX & Others v Operation Dudula & Others. The case seeks accountability for discrimination & that the state protects those vulnerable. Access here | bit.ly/4kAlII5

[WATCH] SERI's Dr Yvonne Erasmus was interviewed on Newzroom Afrika to discuss the recently launched report entitled, ‘Food for Thought: Reflections on Food (In)Security. Laws, Experiences, Interventions’. Read the full report here | shorturl.at/RTU42

[WATCH] Last week, SERI's Dr. Yvonne Erasmus was interviewed on eNCA about SERI's new report on food (in)security in South Africa as experienced by a range of vulnerable groups. Watch the interview here | bit.ly/4l3uu1c Access the report here | shorturl.at/RTU42

[WATCH] Today at 11:15, SERI attorney Deborah Raduba will be interviewed on Newzroom Afrika to discuss the City of Johannesburg's removal of #informaltraders in Ivory Park. Watch on DSTV channel 405.

The South Gauteng High Court is hearing a case challenging xenophobic violence. Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia is taking legal action against Operation Dudula &government for failing to protect migrants SERI's Nomzamo Zondo discusses with Lulu Gaboo #AfricaUpdate

We condemn the violent repression of protesters in Potchefstroom that occurred today, 16 June 2025 Youth Day.   We demand accountability for all those injured by SA Police Service 🇿🇦 #YouthMonth2025 #June16Protest

[ICYMI] On 3 June, SERI launched its Food (in)security report at Constitution Hill SA. Partners involved in the study were panellists & included reps from Inner City Federation, SPCDF, CSAAWU, African Reclaimers Organisation, South African Informal Traders Forum(SAITF) & Izwi Domestic Workers Alliance. Read more here | bit.ly/43KftLM

[GUIDE LAUNCH] Today, SERI, in partnership with the South African Informal Traders Forum(SAITF) launched a new guide “Trading in Retail Markets in eThekwini: Your Rights.” The guide aims to raise awareness among traders & empower them with actionable knowledge to protect their rights. | shorturl.at/vBylG

[SUBMISSION] In May, SERI submitted comments to City of Joburg on its draft informal settlement policy. SERI welcomes the draft policy as an important step towards addressing the needs of #informalsettlements but requires revision. Access here | bit.ly/3G7O2T3

[JOB OPPORTUNITIES] SERI is looking for two candidate attorneys to join our team in 2026. The closing date for applications is Thursday, 31 July 2025. Please see link for details |shorturl.at/BijXo