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26 July 2017
In a Durban hospital‚ he lost his battle against colon cancer. He was 57 years old. His family – who said they would not get over the loss “even in a million years” – has spoken out for the first time and claims that his death could have been avoided or‚ at the very least‚ that his life could have been extended.
In a Durban hospital‚ he lost his battle against colon cancer. He was 57 years old. His family – who said they would not get over the loss “even in a million years” – has spoken out for the first time and claims that his death could have been avoided or‚ at the very least‚ that his life could have been extended.
26 July 2017
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal says it has been unable to open a case of culpable homicide against the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, and his provincial counterpart, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, for their alleged role in the deaths of more than 300 cancer patients in the province. Earlier, a report by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) revealed that both departments had acted unlawfully and violated the rights of cancer patients due to a lack of treatment facilities.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal says it has been unable to open a case of culpable homicide against the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, and his provincial counterpart, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, for their alleged role in the deaths of more than 300 cancer patients in the province. Earlier, a report by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) revealed that both departments had acted unlawfully and violated the rights of cancer patients due to a lack of treatment facilities.
26 July 2017
In light of the furore around Joey Rasdien’s controversial comments about Islam, and the reactions to them, Angelo C Louw reflects on the racism he has experienced as a coloured man in South Africa.
In light of the furore around Joey Rasdien’s controversial comments about Islam, and the reactions to them, Angelo C Louw reflects on the racism he has experienced as a coloured man in South Africa.
26 July 2017
A more than 365-year history of colonialism and apartheid have indelibly affected land, heritage and human rights in South Africa.
By Professor Quinton Jones
Among the vast array of discriminatory laws was the Land Act of 1913 that spatially segregated people through land dispossession. It amplified the vast canyon of inequality, further shattered the social fabric of communities and radically compromised economic development of the black majority.
A more than 365-year history of colonialism and apartheid have indelibly affected land, heritage and human rights in South Africa.
By Professor Quinton Jones
Among the vast array of discriminatory laws was the Land Act of 1913 that spatially segregated people through land dispossession. It amplified the vast canyon of inequality, further shattered the social fabric of communities and radically compromised economic development of the black majority.
26 July 2017
Durban – The DA is on Wednesday expected to lay charges of culpable homicide against Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi and KwaZulu-Natal health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo following the deaths of nearly 300 cancer patients in the province.
Durban – The DA is on Wednesday expected to lay charges of culpable homicide against Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi and KwaZulu-Natal health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo following the deaths of nearly 300 cancer patients in the province.
25 July 2017
A Bursary fund programme in South Africa has been accused of denying access to students of Indian descent, sparking controversy over the alleged discrimination. A Bursary fund programme in South Africa has been accused of denying access to students of Indian descent, sparking controversy over the alleged discrimination.
A Bursary fund programme in South Africa has been accused of denying access to students of Indian descent, sparking controversy over the alleged discrimination. A Bursary fund programme in South Africa has been accused of denying access to students of Indian descent, sparking controversy over the alleged discrimination.
25 July 2017
Tomorrow, 26 July 2017, my colleague, Dr Imran Keeka, and I will lay charges of culpable homicide against the Minister of Health, Aaron Motsolaedi, and the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Health MEC, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, for the deaths of the more than 300 cancer patients who tragically died on their watch.
Tomorrow, 26 July 2017, my colleague, Dr Imran Keeka, and I will lay charges of culpable homicide against the Minister of Health, Aaron Motsolaedi, and the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Health MEC, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, for the deaths of the more than 300 cancer patients who tragically died on their watch.
24 July 2017
Police still busy investigating.
Within an hour of the Record’s article about three girls being locked up in a cage-like room at Roodepoort Police Station going live, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has indicated that it will investigate the incident.
Police still busy investigating.
Within an hour of the Record’s article about three girls being locked up in a cage-like room at Roodepoort Police Station going live, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has indicated that it will investigate the incident.
23 July 2017
SOUTH AFRICAN Government ministers last week clashed over the alleged "take over" of the city of Johannesburg by foreign nationals as well as their contribution to crime.
Deputy Police Minister Bongani Mkongi was quoted in the media accusing foreign nationals in Hillbrow and surrounding suburbs of economic sabotage. He claimed 80 percent of Hillbrow and surrounding areas was occupied by foreign nationals, the majority of whom he said were engaged in various forms of crime like hijacking of buildings and illegal trade.
SOUTH AFRICAN Government ministers last week clashed over the alleged "take over" of the city of Johannesburg by foreign nationals as well as their contribution to crime.
Deputy Police Minister Bongani Mkongi was quoted in the media accusing foreign nationals in Hillbrow and surrounding suburbs of economic sabotage. He claimed 80 percent of Hillbrow and surrounding areas was occupied by foreign nationals, the majority of whom he said were engaged in various forms of crime like hijacking of buildings and illegal trade.
21 July 2017
DURBAN – The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health has agreed to settle its outstanding R6-million bill to Tecmed Africa for providing maintenance to the oncology equipment at Addington Hospital.
In a statement released on Thursday, by Tecmed, the company said a meeting was held on Wednesday, between its representatives, Varian management, KZN Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo and his head of department, Sifiso Mtshali, in which they had “fruitful discussions”.
DURBAN – The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health has agreed to settle its outstanding R6-million bill to Tecmed Africa for providing maintenance to the oncology equipment at Addington Hospital.
In a statement released on Thursday, by Tecmed, the company said a meeting was held on Wednesday, between its representatives, Varian management, KZN Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo and his head of department, Sifiso Mtshali, in which they had “fruitful discussions”.
20 July 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is encouraged that the Thabazimbi Equality Court has reconfirmed that the use of the k-word as a racial epithet, is unlawful and that those who continue to use it will be held to account.
The commission released a statement on Tuesday highlighting the outcomes of a case heard in the Equality Court last year where an African man was called the ‘k-word’.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is encouraged that the Thabazimbi Equality Court has reconfirmed that the use of the k-word as a racial epithet, is unlawful and that those who continue to use it will be held to account.
The commission released a statement on Tuesday highlighting the outcomes of a case heard in the Equality Court last year where an African man was called the ‘k-word’.
20 JUly 2017
Cape Town - The Western Cape Equality Court has ruled that a pastor should attend four "sensitivity training sessions" after calling an individual the k-word, the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) said on Wednesday.
Cape Town - The Western Cape Equality Court has ruled that a pastor should attend four "sensitivity training sessions" after calling an individual the k-word, the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) said on Wednesday.
19 July 2017
At the age of 32, Jones is the youngest attorney to manage a provincial office for the Human Rights Commission – something he doesn’t take lightly.
While growing up in poverty-stricken community might be limiting for some, Jones refused to allow his environment to hold him down. Instead, his environment inspired him to want more for himself and his community.
At the age of 32, Jones is the youngest attorney to manage a provincial office for the Human Rights Commission – something he doesn’t take lightly.
While growing up in poverty-stricken community might be limiting for some, Jones refused to allow his environment to hold him down. Instead, his environment inspired him to want more for himself and his community.
19 July 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission or SAHRC) strongly condemns the irresponsible utterances by the Deputy Minister of Police, Bongani Mkongi. On Friday the 14th July 2017, the Deputy Minister, while addressing concerns around crime and hijacked buildings in Johannesburg, Hillbrow in particular, was quoted by media as saying that: "How can a city in South Africa be 80% foreign national? That is dangerous. South Africans have surrendered their own city to the foreigners."
The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission or SAHRC) strongly condemns the irresponsible utterances by the Deputy Minister of Police, Bongani Mkongi. On Friday the 14th July 2017, the Deputy Minister, while addressing concerns around crime and hijacked buildings in Johannesburg, Hillbrow in particular, was quoted by media as saying that: "How can a city in South Africa be 80% foreign national? That is dangerous. South Africans have surrendered their own city to the foreigners."
19 July 2017
Durban – A deal has been reached between the KwaZulu-Natal health department and radiation oncology treatments and software maker Varian Medical Systems to restart two of the province’s cancer radiotherapy machines. On Wednesday, the department said KwaZulu-Natal health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo had met with Jean-Luc Devleeschauwer president of Varian's Oncology Systems business in Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa.
Durban – A deal has been reached between the KwaZulu-Natal health department and radiation oncology treatments and software maker Varian Medical Systems to restart two of the province’s cancer radiotherapy machines. On Wednesday, the department said KwaZulu-Natal health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo had met with Jean-Luc Devleeschauwer president of Varian's Oncology Systems business in Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa.
19 July 2017
Yet another person has been held to account by the Equality Court for using the “k” word‚ the South African Human Rights Commission says. The SAHRC welcomed the fact that the Equality Court for the District of the Cape‚ sitting in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court last Friday‚ had once again confirmed that the use of the ‘K-word’‚ as a derogatory racial epithet‚ is unlawful and bears consequences.
Yet another person has been held to account by the Equality Court for using the “k” word‚ the South African Human Rights Commission says. The SAHRC welcomed the fact that the Equality Court for the District of the Cape‚ sitting in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court last Friday‚ had once again confirmed that the use of the ‘K-word’‚ as a derogatory racial epithet‚ is unlawful and bears consequences.
18 July 2017
PRETORIA – Police Minister Fikile Mbalula on Tuesday said he had directed his deputy, Bongani Mkongi, to correct his recent remarks regarding the prevalence of crime and foreign nationals in Johannesburg. “I’ve gone through what he said, and indeed, that is too rough. I do understand what he said. He was trying to address a problem in Hillbrow … Do you remember what Herman Mashaba said and we came down on him? We cannot say that. We must do what the law permits,” Mbalula said as he addressed journalists during a visit to the Sunnyside police station in Pretoria where he did his annual Mandela Day service.
PRETORIA – Police Minister Fikile Mbalula on Tuesday said he had directed his deputy, Bongani Mkongi, to correct his recent remarks regarding the prevalence of crime and foreign nationals in Johannesburg. “I’ve gone through what he said, and indeed, that is too rough. I do understand what he said. He was trying to address a problem in Hillbrow … Do you remember what Herman Mashaba said and we came down on him? We cannot say that. We must do what the law permits,” Mbalula said as he addressed journalists during a visit to the Sunnyside police station in Pretoria where he did his annual Mandela Day service.
17 July 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has condemned allegedly xenophobic statements made by Deputy Minister of Police Bongani Mkongi.
Mkongi said: “How can a city in South Africa be 80% foreign national? That is dangerous. South Africans have surrendered their own city to the foreigners.”
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has condemned allegedly xenophobic statements made by Deputy Minister of Police Bongani Mkongi.
Mkongi said: “How can a city in South Africa be 80% foreign national? That is dangerous. South Africans have surrendered their own city to the foreigners.”
17 July 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has condemned comments made by Deputy Police Minister Bongani Mkongi, about the problem of hijacked buildings in Johannesburg.
Mkongi was quoted last week as having said: "How can a city in SA be 80% foreign national? That is dangerous. South Africans have surrendered their own city to the foreigners." These utterances have been described as xenophobic by the human rights commission.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has condemned comments made by Deputy Police Minister Bongani Mkongi, about the problem of hijacked buildings in Johannesburg.
Mkongi was quoted last week as having said: "How can a city in SA be 80% foreign national? That is dangerous. South Africans have surrendered their own city to the foreigners." These utterances have been described as xenophobic by the human rights commission.
17 July 2017
The Nigeria Union in South Africa says the recent comments by that country`s Deputy Police Minister insinuating an influx of foreigners in Johannesburg are unfortunate.
The Nigeria Union in South Africa says the recent comments by that country`s Deputy Police Minister insinuating an influx of foreigners in Johannesburg are unfortunate.
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