Birth Certificates and Access to Education, 27 February 2019
Despite the Constitutional guarantee that all children residing in South Africa have a right to education,…
Events
Manufacturing Illegality: The Impact of Curtailing Asylum Seekers Right to Work in South Africa, 5 March 2019
The event was addressed by the three co-authors/researchers of the report: Mr Sergio Carciotto, Associate Director…
Advocacy and Participation in Government Decision-Making, 9 March 2019
“The intention of public participation provisions in the Constitution is clear – to influence government policy outcomes so that they reflect “the will of the people”. Therefore, a vibrant civil society plays an indispensable role in a democracy. It facilitates public engagement with government organs, including legislatures, and ensures that institutions, policies and laws enjoy legitimacy among citizens.” – Nkosikhulule Nyembezi & Sam Waterhouse
Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Mass, 1 February 2019
On 1st February 1997 the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act was passed by Parliament. Since then, many thousands of unborn children have been killed, their dignity and humanity counting for nothing. To mark this anniversary, and to pray for a change of heart on the part of all who disregard the rights of unborn children,
Holy Mass will be celebrated.
Sustainable Development Goals: What is the Progress? 24 October 2018
Preceding the Millennium Development Goals (MDG’s) is the World’s 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals…
African Futures – The long view: Structural transitions for prosperity, 23 October 2018
This Roundtable Discussion was co-hosted with the Institute for Security Studies (ISS). The head of the…
Land Expropriation: Whether to do it; How to do it; & the Unintended Consequences, 22 October 2018
This roundtable discussion was organised in response to the ongoing debate about land expropriation and the…
The Impact of Domestic Violence on Women and Children, 18 October 2018
This Roundtable was addressed by Ms Valdi van Reenen-Le Roux, Director of the Trauma Centre for…
The SA Informal Sector: Creating Jobs, Reducing Poverty, 11 October 2018
The CPLO hosted an event based on the recently released book, “The South African informal sector:…
JNB Roundtable: Protecting the Rights to Education for Refugees & Migrants, 9 October 2018
Despite the Constitutional guarantee that all children residing in South Africa have a right to education, many undocumented children are being refused permission to attend schools.
Violence & Migrant Women: A Global Problem needing Local Solutions, 25 September 2018
Together with the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town and the Scalabrini Institute for Human Mobility in…
PTA Roundtable – The 2019 General Elections: Will we be ready for it? 24 August 2018
These HSF collaboration Roundtables were held in Cape Town and Pretoria respectively. The theme was the…
Climate Change & Food Security: The Impact on Rural Women, 16 August 2018
The effects of climate change are being felt across the globe, and South Africa is not…
The 2019 General Elections: Will we be ready for it? 17 August 2018
These HSF collaboration Roundtables were held in Cape Town and Pretoria respectively. The theme was the…
Prisoners on Remand, 25 July 2018
Prisoners on remand are those who have been arrested, have been refused or cannot afford bail,…
Prostitution/Sex Work: Is it work and is it a choice? 21 June 2018
Together with Embrace Dignity and the Hanns Seidel Foundation, we held a Roundtable Discussion on Prostitution/Sex…
The 2018 Budget: Process, Priorities and Implementation, 16 May 2018
In association with Parliament’s Standing Committee on Appropriations, CPLO hosted a dialogue on the 2018 Budget,…
The status and future of the Cape Town Refugee Reception Office and South Africa’s Refugee Protection Framework, 5 April 2018
In collaboration with the Scalabrini Institute for Human Mobility in Africa (SIHIMA) and the Scalabrini Centre…
Just Energy Transition, 25 April 2018
Following a Roundtable Discussion on Just Energy Transition: Renewable Energy Jobs that was held in October…
Public Lecture, 23 April 2018
Dr Jan Jans of Tilburg University, addressed a public lecture in Rondebosch on the evolution of…