It is not enough that every quarter when the crime statistics are released, the government comes out and says it is “shocked” and “more must be done”. This is unacceptable.The lack of reporting of these serious matters, coupled with the poor investigation of cases and collection of evidence, means that very few victims experience any sort of justice.
Many human rights defenders are also left with little to no protection from the state. These people, who are risking their lives to protect people and combat corruption, advocate for human rights, or better the lives of others, are treated with such disdain by the state. Amnesty International’s 2022 global campaign Write for Rights is speaking up for those who have paid a heavy price for speaking out. This is why Aisa is fighting for justice for environmental activist and human rights defender, Fikile Ntshangase, who was murdered in 2020.
We are lucky that there are still people willing to put their lives on the line to do the right thing, but the concern is that because of the lack of protection, this could be a deterrent for some who might want to come forward and speak out or stand up for what is right. There is also a worrying trend of shrinking civic space in South Africa.
“The world's most elusive criminal is the government.” ― Tamerlan Kuzgov
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