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19 June 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) confirmed receipt of a complaint from the DA about remarks EFF leader Julius Malema made at Youth Day rally‚ which the party said were racist.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) confirmed receipt of a complaint from the DA about remarks EFF leader Julius Malema made at Youth Day rally‚ which the party said were racist.
18 June 2018
When judge Siraj Desai ruled that some garnishee orders were unconstitutional, unlawful, invalid and of no force or effect in 2015 we all hoped that this could bring relief to consumers who suffer from the abuse and exploitation of emolument attachment orders.
Though employers are now empowered to scrutinise these orders and challenge them where necessary, but the practice persists.
When judge Siraj Desai ruled that some garnishee orders were unconstitutional, unlawful, invalid and of no force or effect in 2015 we all hoped that this could bring relief to consumers who suffer from the abuse and exploitation of emolument attachment orders.
Though employers are now empowered to scrutinise these orders and challenge them where necessary, but the practice persists.
17 June 2018
Durban - The man who referred to Indians as “f****** charous” and “low class rubbish with no morals” is sorry, promising to not engage in any similar conduct in the future.
“I tender this humble apology in good faith and can ensure that I am taking this opportunity to enlighten myself and to become more aware of those around me and learn about my neighbours and other’s cultures.”
Durban - The man who referred to Indians as “f****** charous” and “low class rubbish with no morals” is sorry, promising to not engage in any similar conduct in the future.
“I tender this humble apology in good faith and can ensure that I am taking this opportunity to enlighten myself and to become more aware of those around me and learn about my neighbours and other’s cultures.”
15 June 2018
Protesters even went into sterile operating theatre, forcing staff and their patients to lock themselves in toilets for their own safety
The protest by health workers over unpaid performance bonuses at Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in May was unexpected. This was according to its CEO, Dr Gladys Bogoshi and head of the Gauteng health department Dr Mkhululi Lukhele.
This was heard at a South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) inquiry into the causes of the protest and ways to prevent it from happening again. The one-day inquiry took place in Braamfontein on Thursday.
Protesters even went into sterile operating theatre, forcing staff and their patients to lock themselves in toilets for their own safety
The protest by health workers over unpaid performance bonuses at Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in May was unexpected. This was according to its CEO, Dr Gladys Bogoshi and head of the Gauteng health department Dr Mkhululi Lukhele.
This was heard at a South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) inquiry into the causes of the protest and ways to prevent it from happening again. The one-day inquiry took place in Braamfontein on Thursday.
14 June 2018
Four schools have been set alight this week.
JOHANNESBURG – The Mpumalanga Education Department is pleading with community members to come forward with any information regarding the torching of schools in the province.
Four schools have been set alight this week.
JOHANNESBURG – The Mpumalanga Education Department is pleading with community members to come forward with any information regarding the torching of schools in the province.
14 June 2018
THE South African Human Rights Commission’s inquiry into the Charlotte Maxeke protests is currently underway.
SAHRC’s provincial manager, Buang Jones, last week announced the commission.
This follows the protest at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Joburg on 31 May.
THE South African Human Rights Commission’s inquiry into the Charlotte Maxeke protests is currently underway.
SAHRC’s provincial manager, Buang Jones, last week announced the commission.
This follows the protest at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Joburg on 31 May.
14 June 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) heard on Thursday that damage of more than R2 million was caused during protest action at the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Johannesburg.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) heard on Thursday that damage of more than R2 million was caused during protest action at the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Johannesburg.
13 June 2018
This is after the father of two was allegedly beaten by a 22-year-old white male who repeatedly called Malatji the ‘K-word’ during the assault.
VEREENIGING. – The Democratic Alliance (DA) Regional Chairperson and Midvaal Local Municipality Executive Mayor Bongani Baloyi wants the South African Human Rights Commission to investigate the reported racial attack suffered by 57-year-old Lazarus Malatji in Vereeniging recently.
This is after the father of two was allegedly beaten by a 22-year-old white male who repeatedly called Malatji the ‘K-word’ during the assault.
VEREENIGING. – The Democratic Alliance (DA) Regional Chairperson and Midvaal Local Municipality Executive Mayor Bongani Baloyi wants the South African Human Rights Commission to investigate the reported racial attack suffered by 57-year-old Lazarus Malatji in Vereeniging recently.
12 July 2018
This will bring an end to more than two years of scandals that led to a near collapse of public-sector oncology services in the province.
KwaZulu-Natal’s head of health, Dr. Sibongiseni Dhlomo, said today that oncology services had been completely restored at Durban’s Addington Hospital.
This will bring an end to more than two years of scandals that led to a near collapse of public-sector oncology services in the province.
KwaZulu-Natal’s head of health, Dr. Sibongiseni Dhlomo, said today that oncology services had been completely restored at Durban’s Addington Hospital.
08 June 20118
The Dihlabeng Municipality Mayor Lindiwe Kambule is in serious need of a Facebook etiquette lesson. The ANC official has made two social media blunders in the same week.
The Dihlabeng Municipality Mayor Lindiwe Kambule is in serious need of a Facebook etiquette lesson. The ANC official has made two social media blunders in the same week.
08 June 2018
The CEO of the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, Gladys Bogoshi, says although there are concerns in the hospital’s oncology ward, there is no crisis at the facility.
The CEO of the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, Gladys Bogoshi, says although there are concerns in the hospital’s oncology ward, there is no crisis at the facility.
08 June 2018
LIMPOPO – The already-high numbers of reported cases of child abuse – physical and sexual – has activists who are watching the situation concerned, as they have noticed a steady rise in numbers.
LIMPOPO – The already-high numbers of reported cases of child abuse – physical and sexual – has activists who are watching the situation concerned, as they have noticed a steady rise in numbers.
08 June 2018
The SAHRC conducted a walkabout at the facility on Thursday after reports of understaffing and a waiting list of over 500 patients.
The SAHRC conducted a walkabout at the facility on Thursday after reports of understaffing and a waiting list of over 500 patients.
8 June 2018
A site inspection by the South African Human Rights Commission at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital oncology department has painted a worrying picture of the public hospital's service... it’s functional, but only just.
A site inspection by the South African Human Rights Commission at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital oncology department has painted a worrying picture of the public hospital's service... it’s functional, but only just.
08 June 2018
Polokwane Provincial Hospital has problems ranging from expired medication, a shortage of consultation rooms, a poor filing system, broken laundry machines and expired food.
Polokwane Provincial Hospital has problems ranging from expired medication, a shortage of consultation rooms, a poor filing system, broken laundry machines and expired food.
08 June 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Thursday said progress had been made by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health in implementing the commission’s recommendations on the state of oncology in the province.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Thursday said progress had been made by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health in implementing the commission’s recommendations on the state of oncology in the province.
08 June 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will convene an inquiry next week into the recent demonstrations and protests at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will convene an inquiry next week into the recent demonstrations and protests at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital.
07 June 2018
Durban - It is more than likely an anti-Indian Facebook post that received widespread condemnation last week was from a fake account. The account has already been deleted after a request was made to the social media site.
Durban - It is more than likely an anti-Indian Facebook post that received widespread condemnation last week was from a fake account. The account has already been deleted after a request was made to the social media site.
06 June 2018
TV AND radio personality Somizi Mhlongo has asked social media users to help him track down a Twitter user who called him the K-word on Twitter yesterday.
TV AND radio personality Somizi Mhlongo has asked social media users to help him track down a Twitter user who called him the K-word on Twitter yesterday.
06 June 2018
Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Mcebisi Skwatsha says government is considering expropriating land without compensation to assist more than 20,000 farm dwellers facing eviction in the Drakenstein Municipality.
Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Mcebisi Skwatsha says government is considering expropriating land without compensation to assist more than 20,000 farm dwellers facing eviction in the Drakenstein Municipality.
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