UNESCO ‘Oliver Tambo’ Chair of Human Rights

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The UNESCO ‘Oliver Tambo’ Chair of Human Rights collection in DSpace at the University of Fort Hare provides access to the scholarly and research outputs of the Chair’s staff, researchers, and collaborators. This collection includes research articles, conference papers, reports, policy documents, and other scholarly publications. The Chair focuses on human rights, social justice, democracy, equality, governance, and the promotion and protection of fundamental rights, with particular attention to African and international human rights contexts. Through research, academic engagement, and knowledge exchange, the Chair contributes to scholarship and public understanding of human rights issues and challenges. By preserving and disseminating these resources, the collection supports teaching, learning, research, policy engagement, and human rights advocacy.

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    Unveiling inequality: the sociological dynamics of road infrastructure development and social justice in rural Eastern Cape, South Africa
    (Frontiers Media, 2025-01-17) Fobosi, Siyabulela Christopher; Malima, Thelma; Kabonga, I.
    This paper examines the systemic and multidimensional impacts of inadequate road infrastructure on social inequality in the rural Eastern Cape province of South Africa, focusing on the Hlankomo community from Mdeni to Upper Tsitsana. By integrating a sociological framework, the study explores how deteriorating road conditions perpetuate structural and symbolic violence, exacerbating economic marginalization, social exclusion, and cultural disempowerment. Drawing on site observations, qualitative interviews, and photographic evidence, the research highlights how poor road infrastructure restricts access to essential services, including healthcare, education, and economic opportunities, deepening historical and spatial inequalities. The findings underscore the urgent need for transformative, equity-driven infrastructure policies that address governance inefficiencies, historical neglect, and systemic marginalization. By prioritizing inclusivity, social justice, and sustainable development, this paper contributes to the broader discourse on rural development and infrastructural justice in South Africa’s marginalized landscapes.