23 May 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and lawyers representing Edward Zuma have reached a settlement over hate speech charges lodge against the former president's son last year.
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05 June 2018
A SITE inspection of the Steve Biko Hospital in Tshwane by the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) yesterday revealed that shortages of radiographers, ageing equipment and an overload of cancer patients have collectively contributed to the current cancer treatment crisis at Steve Biko Academic Hospital.
A SITE inspection of the Steve Biko Hospital in Tshwane by the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) yesterday revealed that shortages of radiographers, ageing equipment and an overload of cancer patients have collectively contributed to the current cancer treatment crisis at Steve Biko Academic Hospital.
05 June 2018
National health department deploys 200 officials to country’s beleaguered hospitals
The national health department has sent 200 senior managers, doctors and nurses to help manage hospitals nationwide, health minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced on Tuesday.
National health department deploys 200 officials to country’s beleaguered hospitals
The national health department has sent 200 senior managers, doctors and nurses to help manage hospitals nationwide, health minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced on Tuesday.
04 June 2018
From Parkwood to Zwelihle, Western Cape SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) commissioner Chris Nissen has been criss-crossing the Western Cape to mediate tense standoffs with protesters and is very often the first port of call during community unrest. Whether it's explaining how the bail application process works to communities, or getting them to sit down and talk, Nissen has done it all. News24s Jenni Evans sat down with the man whose "real office" is on the veld, the pavement and the stoep.
From Parkwood to Zwelihle, Western Cape SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) commissioner Chris Nissen has been criss-crossing the Western Cape to mediate tense standoffs with protesters and is very often the first port of call during community unrest. Whether it's explaining how the bail application process works to communities, or getting them to sit down and talk, Nissen has done it all. News24s Jenni Evans sat down with the man whose "real office" is on the veld, the pavement and the stoep.
04 June 2018
Arising allegations indicate that the provision of healthcare services at the hospital have been substandard.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) conducted a site inspection to the Tembisa Hospital on May 15 following allegations of the hospital’s failure to provide adequate healthcare services to the communities.
Arising allegations indicate that the provision of healthcare services at the hospital have been substandard.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) conducted a site inspection to the Tembisa Hospital on May 15 following allegations of the hospital’s failure to provide adequate healthcare services to the communities.
03 June 2018
JOHANNESBURG - Sunday 3 June marks Cancer Survivors Day globally.
On the first Sunday in June, cancer survivors are honoured, with some sharing their reflections on their personal journey of survival.
JOHANNESBURG - Sunday 3 June marks Cancer Survivors Day globally.
On the first Sunday in June, cancer survivors are honoured, with some sharing their reflections on their personal journey of survival.
03 June 2018
JOHANNESBURG – The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in Gauteng will today close the last day of its activities in commemoration of child protection week.
JOHANNESBURG – The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in Gauteng will today close the last day of its activities in commemoration of child protection week.
1 June 2018
The commission has condemned the violence and urged striking workers to refrain from infringing on the rights of patients in need of medical care.
The commission has condemned the violence and urged striking workers to refrain from infringing on the rights of patients in need of medical care.
1 June 2018
Johannesburg- Trade union Nehawu said that it has no evidence that its members were behind the violence and the destruction that took place at the Charlotte Maxeke Academic hospital on Thursday.
Johannesburg- Trade union Nehawu said that it has no evidence that its members were behind the violence and the destruction that took place at the Charlotte Maxeke Academic hospital on Thursday.
01 June 2018
The City of Cape Town has promised to take a mobile housing office to Woodlands in Mitchells Plain and to investigate public lighting and traffic safety concerns that were raised following violent protests last week, a councillor said on Friday.
The City of Cape Town has promised to take a mobile housing office to Woodlands in Mitchells Plain and to investigate public lighting and traffic safety concerns that were raised following violent protests last week, a councillor said on Friday.
01 June 2018
Activists say that no less than one patient has been attempting to get treatment since 2013.
Just a single radiation oncologist is left to treat disease patients in North West, a wellbeing office explanation appears.
“With just a single oncologist, malignancy treatment here is unthinkable,” says Adele Botha, the North West divisional administrator for the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa).
Activists say that no less than one patient has been attempting to get treatment since 2013.
Just a single radiation oncologist is left to treat disease patients in North West, a wellbeing office explanation appears.
“With just a single oncologist, malignancy treatment here is unthinkable,” says Adele Botha, the North West divisional administrator for the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa).
23 May 2018
ORMER president Jacob Zuma’s controversial son Edward Zuma might find himself in hot water within the ANC after he was yesterday found guilty by the Equality Court in Durban of hate speech against senior party leaders.
ORMER president Jacob Zuma’s controversial son Edward Zuma might find himself in hot water within the ANC after he was yesterday found guilty by the Equality Court in Durban of hate speech against senior party leaders.
23 May 2018
This is clear after yesterday’s Equality Court hate speech ruling against former president Jacob Zuma’s son Edward, along with the racism conviction of Vicki Momberg.
This is clear after yesterday’s Equality Court hate speech ruling against former president Jacob Zuma’s son Edward, along with the racism conviction of Vicki Momberg.
23 May 2018
JOHANNESBURG, May 22 (Xinhua) -- Former South African president Jacob Zuma's son Edward on Tuesday agreed to pay 60,000 rand (5,000 U.S. dollars) and apologize for his insulting letter.
JOHANNESBURG, May 22 (Xinhua) -- Former South African president Jacob Zuma's son Edward on Tuesday agreed to pay 60,000 rand (5,000 U.S. dollars) and apologize for his insulting letter.
Edward Zuma ordered to apologise and pay R60k to schools in hate speech case
22 May 2018
Former President Jacob Zuma’s oldest son Edward has seven days to apologise to South Africans and pay R30 000 to two schools for attacks aimed at Minister of Public Enterprise Derek Hanekom and Minister of Public Enterprise Pravin Gordhan.
Former President Jacob Zuma’s oldest son Edward has seven days to apologise to South Africans and pay R30 000 to two schools for attacks aimed at Minister of Public Enterprise Derek Hanekom and Minister of Public Enterprise Pravin Gordhan.
22 May 2018
Former president, Jacob Zuma's eldest son has reached a settlement with the South African Human Rights Commission over his hate speech.
Former president, Jacob Zuma's eldest son has reached a settlement with the South African Human Rights Commission over his hate speech.
22 May 2018
As part of a settlement reached with the Human Rights Commission, Zuma must submit a written apology, which the commission will then publish.
As part of a settlement reached with the Human Rights Commission, Zuma must submit a written apology, which the commission will then publish.
22 May 2018
LIMPOPO – The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will be monitoring the readiness of public health facilities in Moutse before the Department of Health begins the process of transferring HIV patients from the Ndlovu Care Group into public health facilities of their choice.
SAHRC commissioner Victor Mavhidula said this was necessary in order to avoid another Life Esidimeni crisis, and so all health facilities will have to be properly ready before the transfer can take place.
LIMPOPO – The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will be monitoring the readiness of public health facilities in Moutse before the Department of Health begins the process of transferring HIV patients from the Ndlovu Care Group into public health facilities of their choice.
SAHRC commissioner Victor Mavhidula said this was necessary in order to avoid another Life Esidimeni crisis, and so all health facilities will have to be properly ready before the transfer can take place.
21 May 2018
The IAB SA has kick-started a campaign for all South Africans to have free basic access to the Internet. As the right to information is one of our constitutional rights, it follows that South Africans should have the ability to access this information freely.
The IAB SA has kick-started a campaign for all South Africans to have free basic access to the Internet. As the right to information is one of our constitutional rights, it follows that South Africans should have the ability to access this information freely.
18 May 2018
A Cape Town church leader has been sentenced to 30 days in prison following the derogatory remarks he unleashed on the LGBTIQ community.
Reverend Oscar Bougardt has also been suspended for five years, as he was found guilty of being in contempt of court after disregarding a court order barring him from making anti-gay comments.
A Cape Town church leader has been sentenced to 30 days in prison following the derogatory remarks he unleashed on the LGBTIQ community.
Reverend Oscar Bougardt has also been suspended for five years, as he was found guilty of being in contempt of court after disregarding a court order barring him from making anti-gay comments.
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