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When power exploits: The legal gaps in Sexual Corruption

April 20, 2026 · 27 min

In this episode of the Legal Resources Radio's series on sexual corruption, Claire Rankin and Muyenga Mugerwa-Sekawabe sit down with Professor Sope Williams, a professor at Stellenbosch University and Deputy Director of the African…
Sexual Corruption with AWACN

March 2, 2026 · 26 min

In this episode, Zakhona Mvelase of African Women Against Corruption Network (AWACN) talks to Claire Rankin about Sexual Corruption. They unpack what sexual corruption is, how it manifests in state officials' abuse of public power for…
Pre-Bunking Anti-Foreigner Narrative with UNHCR and Alt Advisory

February 16, 2026 · 49 min

In our latest episode of Legal Resources Radio, we explore how we can prevent disinformation, hate speech, and prejudice before they take hold. In this episode, Murray Hunter of ALT Advisory, Phenyo Sekati of Power Law Africa, and Katie…
The Long Walk to School: South Africa's Scholar Transport Crisis

February 2, 2026 · 18 min

In our latest Legal Resources Radio podcast episode, Claire Rankin speaks with Attorney Cameron McConnachie from our Makhanda office and Petros Majola, Director of the Khula Community Development Project, about the scholar transport crisis…
Why Public Procurement Matters in South Africa

January 12, 2026 · 24 min

Public procurement sits at the heart of how services reach people in South Africa and accounts for roughly 12 percent of annual GDP. When procurement rules are weak or poorly enforced, the cost is felt in everyday life, through wasted…

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Late Birth Registration Backlog

November 3, 2025 · 46 min

This podcast episode unpacks our Late Birth Registration Backlog case. Host Claire Rakin speaks with LRC attorney Cecile about why birth registration matters, what counts as late registration, and how delays at Home Affairs are shutting…
Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence

August 4, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min

Tech abuse is here, and it is hitting the most marginalised first. In this episode of Legal Resources Radio, digital-rights advocate Jaimee Kokonya from Access Now in Nairobi helps us unpack the many faces of tech-facilitated gender-based…
Expropriation Act Myth Busting: With LRC's Cecile van Schalkwyk

May 12, 2025 · 59 min

In January 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Expropriation Act into law. This Act is an effort to align expropriation legislation with section 25 of the Constitution and to replace the outdated 1975 Expropriation Act, which was…
Transgender Rights and Corporate Accountability: Brent’s Fight for Justice

April 7, 2025 · 35 min

Transgender Rights and Corporate Accountability: Brent’s Fight for Justice | Legal Resources Radio 🎙️ In this episode of Legal Resources Radio, we bring you the powerful story of Brent Janse van Vuuren—a transgender man who was excluded…
South Africa: A Surveilled State (Part 2)

March 9, 2025 · 46 min

In this episode of Legal Resources Radio, we continue our deep dive into South Africa’s surveillance landscape, shifting our focus to one of the most controversial surveillance tools today—facial recognition technology (FRT). Our host is…
South Africa: A Surveilled State (Part 1)

March 3, 2025 · 48 min

In Part 1 of South Africa: A Surveilled State, Prof Jane Duncan delves into the complexities of surveillance intelligence in South Africa, shedding light on the lack of comprehensive legal protections for citizens' privacy. This episode…
Political Microtargeting

December 19, 2024 · 38 min

Welcome to Legal Resources Radio! In this episode, we dive into the intriguing and sometimes alarming world of political microtargeting—the use of data-driven advertising to influence voter behavior. Joining host Kimal Harvey, a Candidate…

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About the show

In a world increasingly shaped by technology, the Legal Resources Centre's Democratising Big Tech dives into critical conversations at the intersection of technology, law, and human rights. From the shadowy underbelly of misinformation and disinformation to the pervasive threats of surveillance, hacking, and cybersecurity, this initiative unpacks the pressing issues that impact communities worldwide. We explore topics like: - The ethical and legal implications of surveillance technology and spyware. - How misinformation and disinformation campaigns influence elections, media, and society. - The systemic challenges of online discrimination, sexism, and xenophobia. - The balance between privacy rights and national security in the digital age. Through expert interviews, real-life stories, and legal insights, Democratising Big Tech aims to shed light on how individuals and communities can navigate, challenge, and transform the digital revolution to ensure accountability, transparency, and equity in Big Tech. Join us to unpack the big questions surrounding Big Tech and chart a path toward a more just, equitable digital future.