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Residents at the Talisman Foundation are facing an uncertain future, as the threat of eviction places their care and safety at risk. Plans put forward by the Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) raise serious concerns about the safety, readiness and suitability of the facilities identified for relocation. There is little clarity on whether these spaces can accommodate residents’ needs or keep them connected to their families. #TalismanFoundation #MentalHealth (Cartoon originally appeared on @dailymaverick by Nathi Ngubane @ubuntoons)

PRESS STATEMENT | Today marks World Book and Copyright Day, established by UNESCO, a day that promotes reading, publishing and copyright awareness. SECTION27 and Blind SA highlight a painful and ongoing exclusion: for blind and visually impaired people in South Africa, that world remains firmly out of reach. READ FULL STATEMENT: section27.org.za/2026/04/on-wor… #WorldBookandCopyrightDay #AccessforAll

JUST PUBLISHED | The Western Cape health department is ramping up its workforce with 800 new frontline posts. Questions now turn to how soon the new posts will translate into staff on the ground. spotlightnsp.co.za/2026/04/21/how…

The situation facing the Talisman Foundation is deeply concerning, with vulnerable mental healthcare users at risk of disruption and displacement. The Gauteng Department of Health’s proposed relocation plan raises urgent red flags. The process appears rushed, poorly defined, and potentially unsafe, with little transparency around how alternative facilities were identified, assessed, and approved or whether they have adequate capacity and are close enough to residents’ families. #TalismanFoundation #MentalHealth dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-0…

The march was a success. Today in Johannesburg, people came together in their numbers to stand against xenophobia, peacefully, powerfully, and with purpose. Voices were heard, solidarity was visible, and the message was clear: we reject hate and division. #SayNoToXenophobia #KAAX

📢 Press Statement: Lawyers for Human Rights joined Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia in solidarity during the march held in Johannesburg on 18 April 2026📢

[ON AIR] The Talisman Foundation which takes care of people with mental health challenegs is facing eviction. @JoanneGJoseph speaks to @Our_DA @JackBloomDA, Attorney with @SECTION27news , Asiphe Funda and the Chairperson of the Talisman Foundation board, Jackie Tau #DailyDiscourse

WATCH | SECTION27 Health Attorney Asiphe Funda on Newzroom Afrika on the Gauteng Health Department's decision to relocate patients from the Talisman Foundation, a long-standing mental healthcare provider facing eviction from its premises in Johannesburg. youtu.be/vXHi-GK4nBY?si…

REPORT | The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust 2025 Annual Report highlights the vital role of civil society in South Africa. Among its partners, SECTION27 stands out for its relentless advocacy in its work to advance the right to healthcare and basic education for all. READ THE FULL REPORT: shorturl.at/lbeaR

OP- ED | Obstetric violence is a hidden but widespread form of GBV in South Africa’s healthcare system, where women face abuse, neglect and non-consensual care during pregnancy and childbirth. Despite being recognised at national level, new data shows over half of women have experienced it, exposing a serious failure to uphold dignity, consent, and the right to healthcare. Urgent accountability and reform are needed to ensure every woman can give birth safely and with respect. READ FULL OP-ED: section27.org.za/2026/04/calls-… (Originally appeared in @dailymaverick)

The National Prosecuting Authority's decision to prosecute in the Life Esidimeni tragedy is the right step to securing justice. Today and always, we remember the lives lost and we stand with families in their continued fight for accountability. #LifeEsidimeni #MentalHealth

WATCH | SECTION27 Executive Director Sasha Stevenson on @Newzroom405 , reacting the @NPA_Prosecutes' decision to prosecute individuals implicated in the Life Esidimeni tragedy. youtu.be/Y8_9LanDbss?si…

INTERNSHIP | SECTION27 is looking for an LLB Intern. If you’re a motivated law student or recent graduate with a passion for human rights, this is your chance to gain hands-on experience in the public interest sector. Our internship programme is designed to build your skills, strengthen your legal knowledge, and support your future career. This opportunity is extended to new law graduates from (or having studied in) Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga or KwaZulu-Natal. Preference will be given to candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and will be based in Johannesburg. MORE INFORMATION: section27.org.za/2026/03/llb-in… Applications close 14 April 2026.

WE'RE HIRING | SECTION27 invites applications from law graduates for one candidate attorney for the 2027 to 2028 program to start articles in January 2027. The candidate will undergo the practical legal training with the view to being admitted and enrolled as a legal practitioner and registered as an attorney. If you are passionate about human rights, self-motivated and would like to be part of a dynamic team working to challenge inequality and positively influence society, joining SECTION27 could be the opportunity you have been looking for. FOR MORE INFORMATION: section27.org.za/.../candidate-… Applications close on 14 April 2026.

EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INCLUDING REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE! We caught up with Gauta Mashego at the #humanrightsfestival, a candidate attorney and social justice activist with Section27. If you or someone you know is struggling to access their rights, contact @SECTION27news today! In our next video, Gauta will be breaking down the #treatmentactioncampaign case, follow for the scoop! @SAFTU_media WASP #Healthcare #SouthAfrican

HEART FOR PUBLIC HEALTH | @BienneHuisman met with the recently appointed Deputy Director-General for HIV, AIDS, TB and sexually transmitted infections, Dr Nonhlanhla Ndlovu, to talk about the latest HIV prevention medicines, her career turning points, and more. spotlightnsp.co.za/2026/04/13/whe…

MOOD MUSIC | The National Department of Health needs a world-class manager to thrive and fulfil its mandate. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision regarding a new Director-General will say a lot about how serious he actually is about fixing our many health challenges, argues Spotlight editor @marcuslowx. spotlightnsp.co.za/2026/04/10/ram…