Recently, Wayamo had the privilege of sitting down with Judge Dario Dosio of the South African High Court on the sidelines of one of our events in Nairobi. Judge Dosio spoke about the COSAS 4 trial, an important case on crimes against humanity currently being heard in the courts, which arose from events in 1982 while South Africa was still …
Between 13-15 May 2025, the Wayamo Foundation organised a series of events in Pretoria, bringing together academics, prosecutors, investigators and judges for discussions on the domestic application of international criminal law in South Africa. Wayamo and the South African National Prosecuting Authority co-hosted a workshop, followed by a Judges Symposium hosted by Wayamo. Events focused on focused on the domestic …
On 12 May 2025, Wayamo convened a strategic meeting with South African civil society actors to discuss recent developments in international criminal law within South Africa’s courts. The engagement centered on the implications of the recent landmark jurisprudence recognising apartheid as a crime against humanity, and explored both the opportunities this presents and challenges that remain for future advocacy and …
Stefano Trevisan, Legal Advisor at Legal Action Worldwide and open-source information expert, sits down with Wayamo’s Mark Kersten to discuss the complexities of presenting open source information as evidence in a court, and the challenges that technological change brings for judges and prosecutors. 00:54 How important is open source information to the preparation of cases, including those under universal jurisdiction? …
Kayan Leung, from the Strategic Litigation Programme at Lawyers for Human Rights, discusses the role of South African civil society in enforcing international criminal law in domestic courts. She discusses South Africa’s legal and political history with international criminal law, ongoing cases and campaigns, and relevant lessons for expanding the exercise of universal jurisdiction to African countries. Timestamps: 00:10 How …
Universal jurisdiction in South Africa Atilla Kisla, International Justice Cluster Lead at the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) sits down with Wayamo’s Linda Bore and discusses developments the exercise of universal jurisdiction in South Africa. He talks about the legal, political, and logistical challenges facing African lawyers bringing cases before African courts, and reflects on the opportunities available for advancing …
In this interview, Kaajal Ramjathan-Keogh, Director of the Africa Programme at the International Commission of Jurists, discusses the legal concept of universal jurisdiction, its application worldwide, and why African countries should exercise universal jurisdiction for international crimes. 00:21 What is universal jurisdiction? And where has it been practiced? 02:05 What’s South Africa’s experience with universal jurisdiction? Could you shed some …
TITLE: Leveraging international law for justice: Judge Dire Tladi on Africa’s Role in the pursuit of accountability for international crimes INTRODUCTION In this video, Judge Dire Tladi of the International Court of Justice, discusses how African states have used international law to address international crimes and promote accountability both on the continent and globally. He elaborates on how countries across …
In this interview, Robert Nanima, a member of the Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child and Associate Professor of Law at the University of the Western Cape, sheds light on the African system for the protection of human rights and the specialised regime for the protection of children. Nanima delves into the role of the …
In this interview, Robert Nanima, a member of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child and Special Rapporteur on Children in Armed Conflict, provides insights into the situation faced by children affected by armed conflict in Africa. Nanima delves into the multifaceted challenges and complexities encountered by children in armed conflict situations, addressing their …
