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22 January 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission/SAHRC) is gravely concerned following reports of the forced displacement of the people from Sporong, Randfontein. Reports indicate that affected families have fled their homes because of relentless violence, intimidations and threats linked to illegal mining in the area.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) expresses its deepest condolences to the families, learners, educators, and communities affected by the tragic scholar transport accident in Vanderbijlpark. 12 children are reported to have lost their lives following an accident where a scholar transport minibus collided with a truck. The Commission commends the authorities for charging the driver in the hope that it will lead to truth-finding and consequence management.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
19 January 2026
As schools reopen, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) today, 19 January 2026, released its final report on the systemic challenges in the scholar transport programme in the North West Province, following its investigation and inquiry into the matter.
After reviewing the totality of evidence from government departments, civil society organisations, parents and guardians, learners, service providers, public transport associations, and oversight institutions, along with the applicable law and policy framework, the Commission found that allegations of systemic failures and rights violations in the scholar transport programme in the North West have been substantiated.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 16 January 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) expresses serious concern regarding the severe flooding and persistent disruptive rainfall affecting parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 16 January 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) will on Monday, 19 January 2026, officially launch its Scholar Transport Report at Orion Safari Lodge, Rustenburg, North West.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 16 January 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) wishes to inform stakeholders that it has extended its deadline for the call for submissions for the National Investigative hearing into the food systems of South Africa.
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Attention: Editors and Reporters
In line with its constitutional mandate, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) has been monitoring school admissions programmes over the years and has noted a systemic problem of learners not being placed or not being placed on time.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 13 January 2026
As schools reopen, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) wishes to announce that during the months of January and February, it will embark on a month-long school readiness monitoring exercise.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 09 January 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) North West Provincial Office (NWPO) will convene a subpoena hearing against the Executive Mayor of the City of Matlosana Municipality, Councillor Fikile Mahlophe.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 12 December 2025
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) is aware of a recent media briefing by Bafana Bafana, in which the coach, Mr Hugo Broos, made several statements expressing views on Bafana Bafana player, Mr Mbekezeli Mbokazi.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 11 December 2025
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/Commission) through its Gauteng Provincial Office has been inundated with complaints from residents from Rand West City Local Municipality and Merafong Local Municipality alleging prolonged and recurring water shortages and outages.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
South Africa is a country with abundant food resources and the capacity to feed its entire population. Yet millions of people go to bed hungry every night, children continue to suffer from stunting and malnutrition, and in the most severe cases, lives are lost due to preventable hunger.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 09 December 2025
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), together with the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD), the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights South Africa (OHCHR), and the Constitution Hill (Conhill), will on 10 December 2025, commemorate the signing into law of the Constitution and the International Human Rights Day at the Constitution Hill.
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Thursday, 04 December 2025
Today, 4 December 2025, the South African Human Rights Commission, through its Eastern Cape Provincial Office, released its Final Inquiry Report into the protest and unrest at Walter Sisulu University. This report concerns incidents that took place on and around 27 May 2024. The investigation considered medical evidence, expert ballistics analysis, institutional submissions and testimony from affected students, security personnel, South African Police Services (SAPS) and oversight bodies.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 03 December 2025
Today we commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities under the theme “Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress.” This theme speaks directly to South Africa’s ongoing journey. Our Constitution guarantees the rights, dignity and equal protection of all people. Yet for many persons with disabilities, these rights remain unrealised in daily life.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 02 December 2025
The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) Eastern Cape Provincial Office (ECPO) will on Thursday, 04 December 2025, release its Report on the Inquiry into the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Protest of May 2024.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 28 November 2025
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) and Union Against Hunger releases a report on the Webinar on the Right to Food and Food Sovereignty in South Africa.
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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).
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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.
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