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Litigation: US attorney Matthew Bergman (right) in discussion with retired Western Cape High Court judge Patric Gamble at Stellenbosch University’s International Conference on Children’s Rights. Bergman is on a drive to “internationalise” litigation aimed at holding online platforms accountable for harmful design. Photo: Robyn-Leigh Abrahams/SCPS Photos
SOCIAL MEDIA

Could South African children sue Big Tech over ‘harmful design’?

Following high-profile US rulings against Meta and YouTube over addictive design, global litigation is targeting tech giants—and South African courts could be the next…

  • Desmond Thompson
7 min read
Honour: The children and young people of 1976 saw through the ruse too and drew a line in the sand. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy
APARTHEID

It is our turn to courageously repay the debt we owe to June 16 champions

Professor Thuli Madonsela reflects on the profound debt owed to the children and young people who confronted the apartheid state on June 16, 1976. She explores whether their…

8 min read