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14 July 2021
The remains of a burnt car and a sign block the road after stick-wielding protesters marched through the streets, as violence following former president Jacob Zuma’s jailing spread to Johannesburg on July 11, 2021.
The remains of a burnt car and a sign block the road after stick-wielding protesters marched through the streets, as violence following former president Jacob Zuma’s jailing spread to Johannesburg on July 11, 2021.
13 July 2021
As protest returns to Alexandra, activists say nothing has changed after 2019 protests
The Public Protector and South African Human Rights Commission have released a report into the protests in Alexandra in April 2019.
As protest returns to Alexandra, activists say nothing has changed after 2019 protests
The Public Protector and South African Human Rights Commission have released a report into the protests in Alexandra in April 2019.
12 July 2021
The Jacob Zuma Foundation has hit back at President Cyril Ramaphosa after he claimed that the violent pro-Zuma protests are based on ethnic mobilisation.
The Jacob Zuma Foundation has hit back at President Cyril Ramaphosa after he claimed that the violent pro-Zuma protests are based on ethnic mobilisation.
10 July 2021
Johannesburg - Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane and the SA Human Rights Commission have ordered Gauteng Premier David Makhura to request President Cyril Ramaphosa to launch another investigation into the controversial R2.2 billion Alexandra renewal project.
Johannesburg - Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane and the SA Human Rights Commission have ordered Gauteng Premier David Makhura to request President Cyril Ramaphosa to launch another investigation into the controversial R2.2 billion Alexandra renewal project.
09 July 2021
Mkhwebane launched a joint investigation with the South African Human Rights Commission into maladministration in the township in 2019.
In April that year, residents took to the streets of the township to demand an end to the building of illegal structures and a lack of service delivery.
Mkhwebane launched a joint investigation with the South African Human Rights Commission into maladministration in the township in 2019.
In April that year, residents took to the streets of the township to demand an end to the building of illegal structures and a lack of service delivery.
09 July 2021
The SA Human Rights Commission has expressed concern over the looting of copper piping worth R30m at the Charlotte Maxeke hospital in Johanndesburg.
The SA Human Rights Commission has expressed concern over the looting of copper piping worth R30m at the Charlotte Maxeke hospital in Johanndesburg.
05 July 2021
Cape Town - While HTS Drostdy school has made an about-turn on their decision to expel three coloured pupils from the hostel, it remains unclear whether their sponsorships will be reinstated.
Cape Town - While HTS Drostdy school has made an about-turn on their decision to expel three coloured pupils from the hostel, it remains unclear whether their sponsorships will be reinstated.
01 July 2021
The South African Human rights Commission hosted a virtual meeting on June 24 with stakeholders from Zandspruit regarding the mob justice attack in the community some weeks ago. Community members brought up their frustrations about living in Zandspruit, and being disregarded by the police and their response to criminal activity.
The South African Human rights Commission hosted a virtual meeting on June 24 with stakeholders from Zandspruit regarding the mob justice attack in the community some weeks ago. Community members brought up their frustrations about living in Zandspruit, and being disregarded by the police and their response to criminal activity.
29 June 2021
The chairperson of the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), Professor Bongani Majola, says there is a need for significant amendments in higher education funding models.
26 June 2021
A non-profit organisation (NPO) by the name of Vumbanani for Peace Building (VFP) has teamed up with communities around Elim in an effort to seek help from the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and the Public Protector (PP) regarding the Vhembe District Municipality’s delay in providing water to the villages.
A non-profit organisation (NPO) by the name of Vumbanani for Peace Building (VFP) has teamed up with communities around Elim in an effort to seek help from the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and the Public Protector (PP) regarding the Vhembe District Municipality’s delay in providing water to the villages.
25 June 2021
JOHANNESBURG - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Thursday said it had noted a prevalence of mob attacks incidents across Gauteng townships.
JOHANNESBURG - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Thursday said it had noted a prevalence of mob attacks incidents across Gauteng townships.
25 June 2021
I’m no longer a racist.
These were the words of former Bosasa executive Angelo Agrizzi at the state capture commission on Thursday night as he was involved in often terse exchanges with Reg Willis, who was cross-examining him on behalf of his client, Kevin Wakeford.
I’m no longer a racist.
These were the words of former Bosasa executive Angelo Agrizzi at the state capture commission on Thursday night as he was involved in often terse exchanges with Reg Willis, who was cross-examining him on behalf of his client, Kevin Wakeford.
22 June 2021
On Tuesday, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) held its second national conference on racism, titled “Towards social cohesion, non-racialism and the eradication of racial polarisation and tension”. The first conference took place in 2000.
On Tuesday, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) held its second national conference on racism, titled “Towards social cohesion, non-racialism and the eradication of racial polarisation and tension”. The first conference took place in 2000.
19 June 2021
The miscommunication about the use of Afrikaans at the University of Stellenbosch during a welcoming at the beginning of the year got lost in translation and resulted in the university answering to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
The miscommunication about the use of Afrikaans at the University of Stellenbosch during a welcoming at the beginning of the year got lost in translation and resulted in the university answering to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
19 June 2021
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has found the Umsunduzi municipality in violation of the Constitution for the poor management of the New England Road Landfill Site.
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has found the Umsunduzi municipality in violation of the Constitution for the poor management of the New England Road Landfill Site.
14 June 2021
The SA Human Rights Commission's (SAHRC) inquiry into the alleged prohibition of Afrikaans at Stellenbosch University (SU) is scheduled to reconvene on Monday, with Afrikaans interest groups expected to state their case
13 Jun 2021
Elinah Mahlangu, of the impoverished Verena C village in Mpumalanga, situated along the R25 to Groblersdal, makes her second trip to the nearby dirty stream to fetch water.
11 June 2021
The principal of Hoërskool DF Malan, Sias Conradie, and the school governing body (SGB) have issued a public apology for its handling of an allegedly homophobic altercation between pupils at the Cape Town school.
The principal of Hoërskool DF Malan, Sias Conradie, and the school governing body (SGB) have issued a public apology for its handling of an allegedly homophobic altercation between pupils at the Cape Town school.
10 June 2021
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is launching an investigation into allegations of homophobia at a Cape Town school.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is launching an investigation into allegations of homophobia at a Cape Town school.
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