SAHRC
Media Invite: SAHRC Mpumalanga Provincial Office to conduct Provincial Oral Round of the National School Moot Court Programme (NSMCP)
Attention: Editors and Reporters
16 August 2024
As part of the 2024 National Schools Moot Court Programme (NSMCP) and following the success of Mpumalanga learners who participated in the Essay Writing Phase of the Project, the South African Human Rights Commission’s Mpumalanga Provincial Office in collaboration with the Department of Basic Education, and the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development in Mpumalanga will be hosting the learners as they take part in the Provincial Oral Round proceedings of the NSMCP.
Media Advisory: SAHRC Limpopo Provincial Office continues with its inquiry on Mining Activities in Limpopo Province.
Date: 16 August 2024
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC) Limpopo Provincial Office (LPO) will continue with its hearing on mining activities in Limpopo today from 09h00 to 12h00.
Media Advisory: The SAHRC Northern Cape Provincial Office to conduct a strategic stakeholder engagement with the Sol Plaatjie University
16 August 2024
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) in the Northern Cape Province will be conducting a strategic stakeholder engagement with the Sol Plaatje University (SPU) to reflect and deliberate on pertinent human rights issues within the university. In addition, the stakeholder engagement will explore collaborative approaches to enhance the observance of human rights on the SPU campus.
Media Advisory: SAHRC in Eastern Cape to hold a strategic stakeholder engagement with Walter Sisulu University
Attention: Editors and Reporters
15 August 2024
In a significant step towards enhancing the realization, promotion and protection of human rights in the Eastern Cape and across South Africa, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in the Eastern Cape signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Walter Sisulu University (WSU) in 2022.
Media Advisory: The South African Human Rights Commission, Limpopo Provincial Office to meet with Thulamela Local Municipality following a complaint received relating to operations at Thohoyandou Landfill Site.
Date: 15 August 2024
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Having an environment that is protected; and that is not harmful to the health and well-being of communities is essential to everyone’s health, dignity, and prosperity. In recognition of the fundamental importance of a good environment, the Constitution of South Africa entrenches this right in terms of Section 24.
Media Alert: SAHRC Limpopo Provincial Office monitors detention facilities in the South African Police Services (SAPS) – Magatle and Zebediela.
Date: 15 August 2024
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) Limpopo Provincial Office (LPO) continue to observe and revere the Thursday in Black campaign towards a world without rape and violence, as part of commemorating Women’s Month 2024, the Limpopo Provincial Office will conduct the monitoring of the places of detention – South African Police Services – cells.
Media Advisory: The Gauteng Provincial Office will host a stakeholder engagement in Soshanguve following public safety concerns in the area.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
14 August 2024
The South African Human Rights Commission’s (Commission) Gauteng Provincial Office will host a stakeholder engagement with various stakeholders in the Soshanguve community.
Media Advisory: SAHRC Commissioner Nomahlubi Khwinana to lead monitoring at facilities for vulnerable people and a stakeholder engagement with the Northern Cape Department of Social Development
14 August 2024
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) led by Commissioner Nomahlubi Khwinana will conduct targeted monitoring at facilities for vulnerable people in Kimberley and a stakeholder engagement with the Northern Cape Department of Social Development. These events are part of ongoing efforts to enhance the welfare and rights of the most vulnerable populations.
Media Advisories: Human Rights Advocacy and Outreach Program for Justice Week
Attention: Editors and Reporters
13 August 2024
The South African Human Rights Commission’s North West Provincial Office will embark on community outreach activities during justice week from 13 to 16 August 2024.
Media Advisory: The SAHRC Eastern Cape initiates Inquiry into the Walter Sisulu University Protest
Attention: Editors and Reporters
13 August 2024
On or about 27 May 2024, the South African Human Rights Commission (Commission) in the Eastern Cape Provincial Office (ECPO) was alerted through various media publications to an incident during a protest at Walter Sisulu University. In this incident, nine (9) students were injured by rubber bullets allegedly fired by the South African Police Services (SAPS) and security personnel. Some reports indicated the use of live ammunition to disperse the crowds. These reports alleged that the crowd management methods employed were excessive and fall outside of the prescripts of the empowering legislation.
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