Melusi Simelane
@melusisiboniso.bsky.social
Social Justice Activist. Interested in civic engagement and democratic values. Southern Africa
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Traditional media is bound by ethics, but on social platforms, anyone can set up a ‘news’ page and publish without accountability. As unregulated social media fuel misinformation, the call for stronger digital practices becomes more urgent than ever.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Traditional media is bound by ethics, but on social platforms, anyone can set up a ‘news’ page and publish without accountability. As unregulated social media fuel misinformation, the call for stronger digital practices becomes more urgent than ever.
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SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social joined the debate on the U.S. deportation deals sending non-African nationals to #eSwatini, exposing secrecy, corruption, and human rights violations behind the transfers. @aljazeera.com #notousdeportationplanestosadc youtu.be/2H5jdZBYJaA
Is Africa the West’s ‘Human Dumping Ground’? – SALC’s Melusi Simelane Speaks Out on The Stream
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October 29, 2025 at 10:02 AM
SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social joined the debate on the U.S. deportation deals sending non-African nationals to #eSwatini, exposing secrecy, corruption, and human rights violations behind the transfers. @aljazeera.com #notousdeportationplanestosadc youtu.be/2H5jdZBYJaA
How will the SADC Secretariat and the Heads of State address the situation in Madagascar?
With the African Union having already suspended Madagascar, will SADC follow suit, or will Colonel Randrianirinae assume the chairmanship of SADC as the newly sworn-in head of state?
With the African Union having already suspended Madagascar, will SADC follow suit, or will Colonel Randrianirinae assume the chairmanship of SADC as the newly sworn-in head of state?
October 17, 2025 at 12:18 PM
How will the SADC Secretariat and the Heads of State address the situation in Madagascar?
With the African Union having already suspended Madagascar, will SADC follow suit, or will Colonel Randrianirinae assume the chairmanship of SADC as the newly sworn-in head of state?
With the African Union having already suspended Madagascar, will SADC follow suit, or will Colonel Randrianirinae assume the chairmanship of SADC as the newly sworn-in head of state?
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SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social on #Tanzania’s shrinking civic space: “When critics disappear and citizens live in fear, democracy itself disappears.” via Africabriefing
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Tanzania abduction fuels fear of election crackdown - Africa Briefing
Keypoints: Ex-ambassador seized from Dar es Salaam home Rights groups warn of escalating repression SALC urges probe and regional oversight THE reported abduction of Humphrey Polepole, a former Tanzan...
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October 13, 2025 at 9:41 AM
SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social on #Tanzania’s shrinking civic space: “When critics disappear and citizens live in fear, democracy itself disappears.” via Africabriefing
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SALC and partners have been featured in #TheStar.
“eSwatini must not be used as a dumping ground for the global north’s failed political choices,” says SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social #NoToUSdeportationPlanesToSADC
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“eSwatini must not be used as a dumping ground for the global north’s failed political choices,” says SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social #NoToUSdeportationPlanesToSADC
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Public safety concerns grow as eSwatini accepts more US-deported criminals
Eswatini faces a growing dilemma as it accepts deported criminals from the US, raising serious human rights concerns and questions about regional safety.
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October 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
SALC and partners have been featured in #TheStar.
“eSwatini must not be used as a dumping ground for the global north’s failed political choices,” says SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social #NoToUSdeportationPlanesToSADC
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“eSwatini must not be used as a dumping ground for the global north’s failed political choices,” says SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social #NoToUSdeportationPlanesToSADC
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South Africa is the leader in arms manufacturing in Africa. But where do these arms end up? Are they being used for peacekeeping and defensive purposes, or are they being used to break international human rights law and for offensive purposes?
Stay tuned for SALC’s report...
Stay tuned for SALC’s report...
Foreign Policy or Moral Bankruptcy? 💣 South Africa says: “Silence the guns!” - But what if it is the one selling them? Full report drops soon.👀 📅 21 October 2025
#TheGreatHypocrisy #SALCReport #ArmsTrade
#MadeinSA
#TheGreatHypocrisy #SALCReport #ArmsTrade
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October 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
South Africa is the leader in arms manufacturing in Africa. But where do these arms end up? Are they being used for peacekeeping and defensive purposes, or are they being used to break international human rights law and for offensive purposes?
Stay tuned for SALC’s report...
Stay tuned for SALC’s report...
Another military junta has emerged in #Africa.
Why are civilian governments being toppled in Africa?
Has the liberal promise of the post-liberation era failed?
Why are the people (mostly the youth) supporting the toppling of civilian governments in favour of military juntas?
Why are civilian governments being toppled in Africa?
Has the liberal promise of the post-liberation era failed?
Why are the people (mostly the youth) supporting the toppling of civilian governments in favour of military juntas?
October 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Another military junta has emerged in #Africa.
Why are civilian governments being toppled in Africa?
Has the liberal promise of the post-liberation era failed?
Why are the people (mostly the youth) supporting the toppling of civilian governments in favour of military juntas?
Why are civilian governments being toppled in Africa?
Has the liberal promise of the post-liberation era failed?
Why are the people (mostly the youth) supporting the toppling of civilian governments in favour of military juntas?
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“We would have expected this milestone to reflect a maturation of our democracy - stronger rule of law, greater accountability, and clearer separation of powers," SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social told the #BBC News as the case supported by SALC goes back to court today!
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Eswatini accepts 10 deportees from the US despite legal challenge
This is the second group to arrive in the southern Africa state following a deal with the US government.
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October 7, 2025 at 7:41 AM
“We would have expected this milestone to reflect a maturation of our democracy - stronger rule of law, greater accountability, and clearer separation of powers," SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social told the #BBC News as the case supported by SALC goes back to court today!
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Discussion on ‘Police Abuse’ – SRHR Legal Environment in Africa Policy Brief.
Police abuse and unnecessary violence continue to affect key populations, especially in cases involving gender and sexual orientation.
🔗 Watch the full episode on YouTube and learn more: youtu.be/f1l1qyhSc9w
Police abuse and unnecessary violence continue to affect key populations, especially in cases involving gender and sexual orientation.
🔗 Watch the full episode on YouTube and learn more: youtu.be/f1l1qyhSc9w
Legal Empowerment on Police Abuse
YouTube video by SALC: Southern Africa Litigation Centre
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October 7, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Discussion on ‘Police Abuse’ – SRHR Legal Environment in Africa Policy Brief.
Police abuse and unnecessary violence continue to affect key populations, especially in cases involving gender and sexual orientation.
🔗 Watch the full episode on YouTube and learn more: youtu.be/f1l1qyhSc9w
Police abuse and unnecessary violence continue to affect key populations, especially in cases involving gender and sexual orientation.
🔗 Watch the full episode on YouTube and learn more: youtu.be/f1l1qyhSc9w
The problem with misinformation is that by the time you’ve dispelled it, it’s already taken hold.
September 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The problem with misinformation is that by the time you’ve dispelled it, it’s already taken hold.
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I addressed the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in Geneva, & told them that proper implementation of the Covenant requires addressing intersecting discriminations and fulfilling obligations without delay.
Read here: www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/civil-societ...
Read here: www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/civil-societ...
September 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I addressed the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in Geneva, & told them that proper implementation of the Covenant requires addressing intersecting discriminations and fulfilling obligations without delay.
Read here: www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/civil-societ...
Read here: www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/civil-societ...
I addressed the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in Geneva, & told them that proper implementation of the Covenant requires addressing intersecting discriminations and fulfilling obligations without delay.
Read here: www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/civil-societ...
Read here: www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/civil-societ...
September 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I addressed the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in Geneva, & told them that proper implementation of the Covenant requires addressing intersecting discriminations and fulfilling obligations without delay.
Read here: www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/civil-societ...
Read here: www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/civil-societ...
In tEswatini Institutions continue to demonstrate disregard for justice and the rule of law, embodied by a sitting judge, who conveniently ‘forgot’ he had a matter before him.
The last time, the attorney general was a no-show. #Justice #RuleOrLaw #Democracy
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The last time, the attorney general was a no-show. #Justice #RuleOrLaw #Democracy
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September 26, 2025 at 7:55 PM
In tEswatini Institutions continue to demonstrate disregard for justice and the rule of law, embodied by a sitting judge, who conveniently ‘forgot’ he had a matter before him.
The last time, the attorney general was a no-show. #Justice #RuleOrLaw #Democracy
www.pressreader.com/eswatini/tim...
The last time, the attorney general was a no-show. #Justice #RuleOrLaw #Democracy
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Today SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social will speak at the UN #CESCR session in Geneva.
SALC in collaboration with the SRWA, ESGM, and TransSwati, submitted a shadow report on #Eswatini, highlighting gaps in land rights, healthcare & equality.
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SALC in collaboration with the SRWA, ESGM, and TransSwati, submitted a shadow report on #Eswatini, highlighting gaps in land rights, healthcare & equality.
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Civil society submits shadow report to CESCR on Eswatini - Southern Africa Litigation Centre
Mbabane, Eswatini: 28 August 2025: The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC), in collaboration with the Swaziland Rural Women’s Assembly (SRWA), Eswatin ...
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September 25, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Today SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social will speak at the UN #CESCR session in Geneva.
SALC in collaboration with the SRWA, ESGM, and TransSwati, submitted a shadow report on #Eswatini, highlighting gaps in land rights, healthcare & equality.
www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/civil-societ...
SALC in collaboration with the SRWA, ESGM, and TransSwati, submitted a shadow report on #Eswatini, highlighting gaps in land rights, healthcare & equality.
www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/civil-societ...
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Stream Urgent Court Challenge Over U.S. deportation of criminals to Eswatini - @melusisiboniso.bsky.social by Radio Islam International | Listen online for free on SoundCloud
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Urgent Court Challenge Over U.S. deportation of criminal to Eswatini - Melusi Simelane
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September 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Stream Urgent Court Challenge Over U.S. deportation of criminals to Eswatini - @melusisiboniso.bsky.social by Radio Islam International | Listen online for free on SoundCloud
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SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social, expressed disappointment on Eswatini Observer, after Eswatini abstained from the UN General Assembly vote on Palestinian statehood:
“On issues of major global importance, from the Sustainable Development Goals to Palestine, Eswatini’s voice is absent."
“On issues of major global importance, from the Sustainable Development Goals to Palestine, Eswatini’s voice is absent."
September 22, 2025 at 10:13 AM
SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social, expressed disappointment on Eswatini Observer, after Eswatini abstained from the UN General Assembly vote on Palestinian statehood:
“On issues of major global importance, from the Sustainable Development Goals to Palestine, Eswatini’s voice is absent."
“On issues of major global importance, from the Sustainable Development Goals to Palestine, Eswatini’s voice is absent."
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Eswatini activists filed an urgent application in the Courts of Eswatini to declare the deportation agreement between Eswatini and the United States unconstitutional.
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“Not in our name!” says Eswatini activists opposing shadow US deportation planes - Southern Africa Litigation Centre
Mbabane, Eswatini: 14 August 2025: The Eswatini Litigation Centre (ELC), alongside Mzwandile Banele Masuku, the Swaziland Rural Women’s Assembly (SRWA), and ...
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August 14, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Eswatini activists filed an urgent application in the Courts of Eswatini to declare the deportation agreement between Eswatini and the United States unconstitutional.
www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/not-in-our-n...
@cnn.com @news24southafrica.bsky.social
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Last week, SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social iso, in an interview with Radio Islam International , discussed the controversial US-Eswatini deportation deal.
#Eswatini #NoToUSdeportationPlanesToSADC
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#Eswatini #NoToUSdeportationPlanesToSADC
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Lack of Parliamentary Scrutiny Makes US-Eswatini Deal Unconstitutional, Says Melusi Simelane
YouTube video by SALC: Southern Africa Litigation Centre
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August 18, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Last week, SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social iso, in an interview with Radio Islam International , discussed the controversial US-Eswatini deportation deal.
#Eswatini #NoToUSdeportationPlanesToSADC
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#Eswatini #NoToUSdeportationPlanesToSADC
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SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social and Tambudzai Manjonjo write on the state of media freedom in Southern Africa, highlighting shrinking spaces for free expression and the urgent need for stronger regional accountability, published by @mailandguardian.bsky.social.
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Press freedom in Africa an illusion, despite constitutional promises
Southern African countries’ constitutions might declare lofty ideals but the reality for journalists is often danger and censorship
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August 19, 2025 at 11:08 AM
SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social and Tambudzai Manjonjo write on the state of media freedom in Southern Africa, highlighting shrinking spaces for free expression and the urgent need for stronger regional accountability, published by @mailandguardian.bsky.social.
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Not in our name.’ ✊🏾 SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social speaks with Duma FM on the US–Eswatini prisoner deal. Court hearing tomorrow 📍 High Court Mbabane | 🗓 22 August | ⏰ 9 am. Watch the interview 👉
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Unconstitutional. Undemocratic. Unacceptable.
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August 21, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Not in our name.’ ✊🏾 SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social speaks with Duma FM on the US–Eswatini prisoner deal. Court hearing tomorrow 📍 High Court Mbabane | 🗓 22 August | ⏰ 9 am. Watch the interview 👉
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SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social, yesterday, during an interview with Gabz-FM called for active citizenship across #SADC, discussing the US-Eswatini deportation agreement. #Uganda #Botswana #eswatini
#notousdeportationplanestosadc
See interview: youtu.be/xdU3h4Jn2fA
#notousdeportationplanestosadc
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Melusi Simelane Speaks on GABZ FM About US Deportations to Eswatini
YouTube video by SALC: Southern Africa Litigation Centre
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August 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social, yesterday, during an interview with Gabz-FM called for active citizenship across #SADC, discussing the US-Eswatini deportation agreement. #Uganda #Botswana #eswatini
#notousdeportationplanestosadc
See interview: youtu.be/xdU3h4Jn2fA
#notousdeportationplanestosadc
See interview: youtu.be/xdU3h4Jn2fA
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“What we want, at the core, is for the agreement to be published for public scrutiny, and for the public to understand if it’s indeed in line with our national interest,” says SALC
@melusisiboniso.bsky.social on #AlJazeera. #NoToUSdeportationPlanesToSADC
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@melusisiboniso.bsky.social on #AlJazeera. #NoToUSdeportationPlanesToSADC
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August 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
“What we want, at the core, is for the agreement to be published for public scrutiny, and for the public to understand if it’s indeed in line with our national interest,” says SALC
@melusisiboniso.bsky.social on #AlJazeera. #NoToUSdeportationPlanesToSADC
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@melusisiboniso.bsky.social on #AlJazeera. #NoToUSdeportationPlanesToSADC
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“Africa is not a dumping ground” — SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social tells Duma FM that US deportations to Eswatini raise serious human rights and sovereignty concerns. #notousdeportationplanestosadc
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CSOs Threaten Legal Action Over US Deportations to Eswatini: Melusi Simelane
YouTube video by SALC: Southern Africa Litigation Centre
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August 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
“Africa is not a dumping ground” — SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social tells Duma FM that US deportations to Eswatini raise serious human rights and sovereignty concerns. #notousdeportationplanestosadc
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Parliament had no knowledge of the US-Eswatini agreement, explains SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social during an interview with Channel Africa
#NoToUSdeportationPlanesToSADC
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#NoToUSdeportationPlanesToSADC
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Parliament Had No Knowledge of US-Eswatini Agreement: Melusi Simelane
YouTube video by SALC: Southern Africa Litigation Centre
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August 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Parliament had no knowledge of the US-Eswatini agreement, explains SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social during an interview with Channel Africa
#NoToUSdeportationPlanesToSADC
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#NoToUSdeportationPlanesToSADC
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The Law Reform and Development Bill, 2024, presents an invaluable opportunity for Eswatini to entrench democratic values and promote the rule of law.
SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social submitted to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Justice.
Read more: tinyurl.com/yf8ruke3
SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social submitted to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Justice.
Read more: tinyurl.com/yf8ruke3
September 15, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The Law Reform and Development Bill, 2024, presents an invaluable opportunity for Eswatini to entrench democratic values and promote the rule of law.
SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social submitted to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Justice.
Read more: tinyurl.com/yf8ruke3
SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social submitted to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Justice.
Read more: tinyurl.com/yf8ruke3