Press Releases
PRESS RELEASE: These Are the Things that Sit with Us
New book seeks to contribute to a broader documentation and honoring of South Africans memories of the past Cape Town, 2 May 2019. What was the impact of apartheid on the lives of South [...]
STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR THE FAMILY OF LENNOX GARANE
18 January 2019 The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation [IJR], the Dullah Omar Institute [DOI], the Public Service Accountability Monitor [PSAM] and a growing number of civil society organisations have noted with serious concern the [...]
Statement on #TotalShutdown: Intersectional Women’s March Against Gender Based Violence
On 1st August 2018, womxn, queers, and every marginalised gender identity and sexuality will take a stand against the violent patriarchy that subjects our lives to malicious surveillance, and our bodies to abuse and [...]
IJR calls on prosecuting authorities to intensify their efforts in the Ashley Kriel case
The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation together with the Kriel Family calls on prosecuting authorities to redouble their efforts seeking justice into the death of Ashley Kriel in 1987. The arrest of the former [...]
IJR Press Statement on Mugabe’s Resignation in Zimbabwe
The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) joins Zimbabweans at home and abroad who are celebrating a largely peaceful change of political leadership, marking the end of Mr. Robert Mugabe’s 37-year reign. Former President Mugabe’s [...]
Press Release: Reconciliation and Development Working Paper Series – Towards a social cohesion index for South Africa using SARB data
The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) hereby wishes to inform members of the media of the launch of its latest research publication- the Reconciliation and Development working paper series.