Access Chapter 2’s Officially Designated as Law Clinic registration by the Legal Practice Council
Pretoria, 22 November 2023— Access Chapter 2, a leading advocate for the LGBTQI community, proudly announces that the organisation has received official recognition as a Law Clinic from the Legal Practice Council in Gauteng.
This designation marks a significant milestone, making us South Africa’s first Queer led Law Clinic and also solidifies our commitment to providing exceptional legal services to the LGBTQI community and women in their diversity. In the last 10 years of the organisation’s existence, we mark this as a highlight for the plight of our people, the queer community and women, historically marginalized and disenfranchised, especially when accessing their legal rights and justice.
According to AC2 Legal Manager, Keneilwe Zulu, “The Legal Practice Council’s recognition underscores Access Chapter 2’s dedication to ensuring accessible and high-quality legal support. As an officially recognized Law Clinic, we look forward to expanding our impact, championing justice, and advancing the rights of the LGBTQI community through our legal advocacy”.
“We are super excited and feel privileged to receive this distinction from the Legal Practice Council. Access Chapter 2 has always carried the spirit of social justice and public service, and as organisation we have strived to provide desperately needed legal services in underserved communities. This registration is affirming the organisations vision, our team led by our now Law Clinic Manager, Ms Zulu will continue to upholding the legal standards and serving the LGBTQI community, as well as women in their diversity with diligence and expertise,” said AC2 Executive Director, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike.
This achievement not only validates our ongoing efforts but also inspires us to continue our mission of bridging the gap and ensure the provision of free, comprehensive, and compassionate legal services to those who need them the most.
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Mpho Buntse AC2 Communications associate@ac2.org.za
066 461 5758
About Access Chapter 2:
Access Chapter 2 is a national civil society organisation dedicated to serving the needs of the
LGBTQI community and women in their diversity. With a focus on health, legal, and psychosocial
services, Access Chapter 2 strives to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for its clients, not only through internal service provision, but also ensuring the provision of inclusive government (public) and private services to members of the LGBTIQ and Women in their diversity.
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Media Advisory: We invite the media to join our live X (Twitter) Space for a celebration of this designation through a discussion to interrogate the persisting Grindr Scare: A Legal & Cybersecurity Nightmare for the Erotic Justice of the LGBTIQ Community. The Space will address themes such as Legal Rights, GBV & IPV, Cybersecurity, Hate Crimes, and many other timely topics in the pursuit for legal freedom for the LGBTIQ and Women. The Space will take place on 24 November 2023 at 19:00 through the X handle @AccessChapter2 and will feature AC2 Executive Director, Steve Letsike, AC2 Legal Unit Manager, Keneilwe Zulu, AC2 Legal Attorney, Noxolo Mavuso, AC2 Psychosocial Services Social Worker, Portia Serote and many other speakers. The space will be facilitated by AC2’s Communications Lead and LGBTIQ Activist, Mpho Buntse
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Statement issued by Access Chapter 2
For media enquiries please contact AC2 Communications
066 461 5758
Mpho Buntse (Spokesperson)
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