Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 06 November 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) welcomes judgment delivered by the Gauteng Local Division of the High Court, Johannesburg on an application instituted by Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia, the South African Informal Traders Forum, the Inner-City Federation and Abahlali BaseMjondolo (‘the Applicants’) seeking relief against Operation Dudula and certain of its office-bearers in respect of ongoing xenophobic speech and conduct, and against the Government of the Republic of South Africa, and more specifically the Ministers of Police, Home Affairs, Justice and Constitutional Development, Health, Basic Education, as well as the Gauteng MECs for Health and Education, for failing to discharge their duties in relation to Operation Dudula’s unlawful conduct.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 26 November 2025                                                                             

The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission), North West Provincial Office, has today released its findings, following an investigation into alleged unfair discrimination and administrative failures within the Hartbeespoort Dam economy.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 26 November 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) welcomes the judgment of the Land Court of South Africa in the matter of Bakgatla Ba Mocha (Maubane) and Another v Bakgatla Ba Mmakau Bamokgoko and Others (Case No. LCC16/2020).

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 24 November 2025                                                                    

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), North West Provincial Office, will host the launch of its investigative report into allegations of racial discrimination in the Hartbeespoort area. The launch will provide an opportunity to present the Commission’s findings, highlight key recommendations, directives, and engage stakeholders on measures to address systemic discrimination and promote equality.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 25 November 2025

Today on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) will appear before the Constitutional Court in a matter concerning the binding nature of its recommendations in the matter of SAHRC vs Agro Data CC and FC Boshoff.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 02 October 2025  

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) is aware of the alleged homophobic and offensive utterances on social media platforms made recently by Mr Ngizwe Mchunu against the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQI+) community.

Thursday, 2 October 2025
Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”) welcomes the order granted against the City of Johannesburg and City Power by the Johannesburg High Court on 18 September 2025 in an urgent matter concerning the unlawful demolition of homes in Alexandra Township.

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), in collaboration with the Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria, and the Barney Pityana Family, will host a Human Rights Lecture under the theme 31 Years of Human Rights in South.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 29 SEPTEMBER 2025                                                         

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission/) will hold a National Inquiry into Policy Framework around Artisanal Mining, the Impact of Artisanal Mining on the Human Rights of Surrounding Communities, and the Scope and Tactics Employed in Operation Vala Umgodi.

Wednesday, 24 September 2025
Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) calls for social harmony in the country as South Africa the 2025 Heritage Day festivities get underway. The Commission urges members of society to cultivate a culture of social tolerance and harmony while observing this year’s Heritage Day.