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HSF Briefs

IN DEFENCE OF SECTION 16(2) OF THE CONSTITUTION: A reply to David Saks
Author: Matthew Kruger
Published: 18 Jul 2016
In this brief, Matthew Kruger replies to David Saks (Associate Director of the South African Jewish Board Deputies), criticising Mr. Saks' support for the Board's proposal to amend the Constitution and thereby limit further the right to freedom of expression.
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THE ZIKA VIRUS AS A GLOBAL THREAT
Author: Arvitha Doodnath
Published: 12 Jul 2016
This Brief focuses on the Zika virus and the threat to the Brazilian Olympic Games.
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In Defence of Harm, Offence and Hate: Part II
Author: Matthew Kruger
Published: 06 Jul 2016
In Part I of this brief, it was explained that the proposal by the South African Jewish Board of Deputies ("SAJBD") to amend section 16 of the Constitution is conceptually confused and should be rejected. In Part II, it is explained why we must not only reject the proposed amendment, but also reassert our freedoms to harm, offend and hate certain people.
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SILICOSIS AND TUBERCULOSIS ON THE GOLD MINES
Author: Sarika Doodnath
Published: 05 Jul 2016
This Brief done by HSF's Sarika Doodnath deals with the Silicosis and Tuberculosis cased which are currently being debated over in Court.
Briefs Mining Health
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