Beyond Silence: It’s the right(s) time to speak up

By Dr Armand Bam | Published Mar 21, 2025

Human Rights Day is not just a historical marker it is a mirror held up to our present reality as South Africans. It forces us to take a good look at ourselves and ask whether we are truly honouring the sacrifices made for freedom, justice, and equality. This year, however, it takes on new meaning and an added weight as we witness the disturbing global rhetoric emanating from the US.