Dube takes aim at SA's justice failures in Hurley-Gabuza lecture
Political economist Nco Dube will examine South Africa’s widening gap between constitutional promises and the lived experiences of victims of gender-based violence, xenophobia and institutional failure at the 2026 Hurley-Gabuza Memorial Lecture in Durban.
South African political economist Nco Dube is set to critique the country's justice system in his upcoming Hurley-Gabuza lecture. The theme of his address, "Law and Justice – Victims Deserve Justice, Not Victimisation," highlights the disconnect between South Africa's progressive constitutional framework and the lived experiences of those whose rights and dignity are routinely compromised.
Dube will focus on the treatment of gender-based violence survivors, who often face indifference, lengthy delays, disbelief, and inadequate support when seeking protection. He will also examine the challenges faced by foreign nationals in the country, questioning whether administrative failures justify xenophobic violence. The lecture, organized by the Justice, Peace and Development Commission, will also explore whether religious institutions and civil society are doing enough to address injustice and protect vulnerable individuals.
Dube, a commentator on governance and social development, joins a distinguished list of speakers who have delivered the Hurley-Gabuza Memorial Lecture, including former deputy president Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and Archbishop Stephen Brislin.
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