UP EXPERT OPNION: South African “Human Rights Day” and UPCT

Posted on April 04, 2024

As South Africa observed Human Rights Day recently, a group of in-training tourist guides from the UP Campus Tours visited the Centre for Human Rights as an important stop as part of their campus tour itinerary and learned more about its history and functions.

A collaboration between UP and City of Tshwane on the Prevention of Illegal Eviction (PIE) Project

Posted on April 04, 2024

Developing a standard procedure to educate and inform the public about the Prevention of Illegal Eviction.

South Africans opting to go off-grid: How they’re being helped, and hindered, in their efforts

Posted on April 03, 2024

South Africa faces a massive electricity supply deficit, as seen in increasing instances of load-shedding. To mitigate the impact of these electricity supply issues, South Africans are going off-grid by buying and installing solar power in their homes and businesses. A piece written by UP's...

Responsible AI in higher education: Balancing innovation and accountability to unearth solutions

Posted on March 25, 2024

What is the status of AI on the African continent and what possibilities does this technology hold for Africa? The recently held UP - Meta AI Policy Dialogue sought to address this and explored how sectors across the board, including higher education, could benefit from the responsible and...

UP Law hosts its debut Embassy Engagement Event

Posted on March 22, 2024

There is a mutually beneficial link between embassies or foreign missions and higher education institutions that cannot be overlooked. This is part of a country's overall bilateral relations, including its overseas engagements and diplomatic connections. Such relationships are critical for...

Comprehensive open access book on impact of UN human rights treaties initiated by Centre researchers is published

Posted on March 11, 2024

A momentous e-book (C Heyns, F Viljoen and R Murray (eds) The Impact of the United Nations Human Rights Treaties on the Domestic Level: Twenty Years On (Brill, 2024)) tracking and seeking to better understand the impact of the United Nation human rights treaties at the domestic level has just...

Press Statement: The Centre for Human Rights condemns the passing of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill by the Parliament of Ghana.

Posted on March 11, 2024

The Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria joins the voices of many human rights defenders and organisations in condemning the passing of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill by the Parliament of Ghana on 28 February 2024.

Prof Joel Modiri joins an esteemed class of University of Pretoria experts serving at the United Nations

Posted on March 08, 2024

Professor Joel Modiri has been appointed by the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General to serve on the Group of Independent Eminent Experts

Celebrating Academic Excellence: Recap of the Matric Achievers Event at UP Law

Posted on March 07, 2024

Each year the Faculty of Law honours the top matriculants from the previous year who have chosen to pursue their studies at UP Law.

A glimpse into orientation week at UP Faculty of Law

Posted on February 26, 2024

Orientation-Week provides essential information to first-year students to help them navigate university life with success.

UP Law Moot Society Team Claims Victory at the National Rounds of the Philip Jessup Competition for 8 Years in a Row

Posted on February 23, 2024

Once again the University of Pretoria, Faculty of Law Moot Society Team Claims Victory at the National Rounds of the Philip Jessup Competition for 8 Years in a Row.

UP Law Alumni make it to the Mandela Rhodes Foundation 2024 Scholars

Posted on February 21, 2024

UP Law will have two scholarship recipients – LLM student Mr. Wayne Thabhani Dlodlo and Ms. Dunga Matholo Mashilo a Faculty Academic Associate will embark on their respective journeys as part of the 51 young leaders from 18 African countries forming the class of 2024 scholars.

Faculty of Law Wins Bid to Host 2025 Southern African Law Teachers Conference

Posted on February 06, 2024

Faculty of Law to host Law Teachers conference 2025

Data Protection Day: the Centre calls on the African Union and its member States to increase their efforts on data protection frameworks in Africa

Posted on January 29, 2024

The Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria (Centre) joins the global community in commemorating Data Protection Day 2024.

Faculty of Law Professors participate at a High-Level Event convened by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and co-hosted by the Government of Switzerland

Posted on December 12, 2023

Prof Ann Skelton and Prof Frans Viljoen participated in the High-Level event reflecting on the 75 years of Human Rights. Engaging in discussions to carve a way forward for addressing current challenges and developing strategies to mitigate difficulties anticipated for the future.

Centre for Child Law Celebrates 25 Years

Posted on December 05, 2023

Silver jubilee celebrations as the Centre for Child Law reaches a milestone of 25 years of existence. Over the years the centre has created a lasting impact in the lives of many children which they can be proud of its success. They have adopted a multi-approach of using litigation, advocacy,...

Conference on Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Africa in honour of Professor Charles Ngwena

Posted on November 21, 2023

“A man who believes that to influence social change, one must invest in the individual mind.” Words of admiration spoken by Professor Frans Viljoen as a tribute to Professor Charles Ngwena.

PULP Emerging Voices Series: Choice and Conscience Lessons from South Africa for a Global Debate

Posted on November 15, 2023

Emerging voices of young academics represent a dynamic and promising cohort of scholars and researchers who are poised to make significant contributions to their fields.

UP Law congratulates Prof Dire Tladi on his election to the International Court of Justice at the Hague

Posted on November 15, 2023

UP Law congratulates Prof Dire Tladi on his election to the International Court of Justice at the Hague.

UP congratulates Prof Dire Tladi on historic appointment as judge of the International Court of Justice

Posted on November 10, 2023

Professor Dire Tladi will be one of 15 International Court of Justice judges elected by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council for a 9-year term.