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Your Right To Know

32. (1) Everyone has the right of access to —

(a) any information held by the state; and
(b) any information that is held by another person and that is required for the exercise or protection of any rights.

The South African Constitution

SAHA Request Statistics

Submitted: 1312
Pending: 83
Denied: 199
Deemed to have been refused: 515
Granted in full: 212
Granted in part: 149
Transferred in full to one body: 56
Transferred in full to more than one body: 36
Transferred in part – remainder pending 6
Transferred in part – remainder released entirely 28
Transferred in part – remainder released partially without grounds 0
Transferred in part – remainder released partially without grounds 6
Transferred in part – remainder denied with grounds 1
Transferred in part – remainder denied without grounds 2
Transferred in part – remainder deemed 7
Transferred in part – remainder withdrawn within the timeframe 1
Withdrawn within timeframe: 2
Treated as non-compliant: 9

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Press Statement by the South African Coalition for Transitional Justice

June 22nd, 2020

The South African Coalition for Transitional Justice (SACTJ) notes with deep concern the decision by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) that it does not intend to pursue charges against two apartheid Security Branch police officers, Seth Sons and Ne

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Press Release: Openness prevails in victorious judgment in SCA appeal

May 30th, 2020

In a precedent setting judgment handed down by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) on Friday 29 May 2020 the South African History Archive SAHA prevailed in a six year long battle for access to information.

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SAHA at the Supreme Court of Appeal

February 25th, 2020

On March 3, 2020, SAHA and the SARB appear before a court of law once again. This time, to argue and appeal lodged by SAHA following the March 2018 ruling from the High Court.

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PEOPLES GUIDE TO ARCHIVES

November 28th, 2019

The Wits History Workshop, Historical Papers Research Archive, South African History Archive and the Public Affairs Research Institute are proud to announce the launch of ‘A People's Guide to Archives in South Africa’, with the support of the Rosa Lux

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Access to Information Network Shadow Report

September 28th, 2019

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Reflections on SAHA's Role in Archival Activism and Struggles for Justice

March 18th, 2019

During the past year, SAHA celebrated 30 years of its existence as an activist archive rooted in the principles of human rights and the advancement of struggles for justice. Founded by liberation struggle activists, from its inception in 1988, SAHA mobili

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Human Rights Day Thoughts: Final Reflection of a Canadian Intern

March 18th, 2019

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SAPS Archival Visit

May 28th, 2019

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