Pro Bono Series

From Freedom Day to Workers’ Day: A conversation on dignity and justice

As South Africa reflects between Freedom Day and Workers’ Day, it's important that we consider: what does freedom truly mean without economic security?

Socio-economic rights, the constitutional promise, and state accountability

In the latest episode of CDH Conversations, Pro Bono & Human Rights Senior Associate, Gift Nkosinathi Xaba is in conversation with Senior Attorney & Head of the Education Rights Programme at Section27, Zeenat Sujee about the growing crisis in the delivery of essential services in South Africa.

Advancing Women’s Rights and Human Dignity Across Africa

In recognition of International Women’s Day and Human Rights Day, CDH’s Pro Bono & Human Rights practice presents a compelling CDH Conversations videocast exploring the real-world impact of human rights work across the African continent.

The real-world impact of the systemic deficiencies in our public education

As we commemorate Human Rights Month we reflected on the current state of public basic education in South Africa and the capacity of schools to provide quality basic education as guaranteed by section 29 of the constitution.

Beyond 16 Days Podcast Series | Pride in Practice Part 2 – Unpacking LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in the 16 Days of Activism Campaign

This episode highlights the vital role of LGBTQIA+ inclusion in South Africa’s fight against gender-based violence and femicide.

A discussion on TRC Matters and the long road to accountability

In this episode of our Justice and Public Interest on the Mic podcast series, Paige Winfield is joined by Alysa Bunting, to discuss CDH’s involvement in ongoing inquests into apartheid-era crimes, including the Cradock Four and Highgate Hotel Massacre.

Reflecting on Freedom Day: Are our children free?

South Africa celebrates Freedom Day on 27 April each year, honouring the date of our first democratic elections in 1994. However, more than 30 years later, there is no doubt that freedom is not equally enjoyed by all.

Justice and Public Interest on the Mic - Pro Bono Matters in the CDH Kenya office

Since 2013, CDH's Pro Bono & Human Rights practice (Pro Bono practice) has been at the heart of our firm's commitment to making a real difference. Over the past decade, our Pro Bono practice has passionately championed the cause of public interest, providing pro bono legal support to clients in need. The decision to establish a dedicated practice was motivated by our belief in giving back to the communities in which we operate and in the power of the legal profession to spark positive change.

Justice and Public Interest on the Mic - Episode 3 - Vital pathways to citizenship under the South African Citizenship Act 88 of 1995

Since 2011, CDH's Pro Bono & Human Rights practice (Pro Bono practice) has been at the heart of our firm's commitment to making a real difference. Over the past decade, our Pro Bono practice has passionately championed the cause of public interest, providing pro bono legal support to clients in need.

Justice and Public Interest on the Mic - Episode 2 - Trusts & Estates

Since 2011, CDH's Pro Bono & Human Rights practice (Pro Bono practice) has been at the heart of our firm's commitment to making a real difference. Over the past decade, our Pro Bono practice has passionately championed the cause of public interest, providing pro bono legal support to clients in need. The decision to establish a dedicated practice was motivated by our belief in giving back to the communities in which we operate and in the power of the legal profession to spark positive change.

Justice and Public Interest on the Mic – Episode 1

Since 2011, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr's (CDH) Pro Bono & Human Rights Practice (Pro Bono Practice) has been at the heart of our firm's commitment to making a real difference.