EDITORS/REPORTERS                                                                 
10 APRIL 2025

Over the years South Africa has seen a shocking and drastic increase in reported and recorded cases of sexual offences. This is a cause for concern because it touches the core and moral fibre of our society in general.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 09 April 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) notes the Yellow Level 2 weather warning the South African Weather Service issued for 9 April 2025. The warning anticipates disruptive rainfall and strong winds in various parts of the country. While this is a moderate-level alert, it poses a real risk to lives, property, and essential services—particularly in vulnerable communities due to socio-economic conditions and inadequate infrastructure.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 09 April 2025

On 08 February 2025, the South African Human Right Commission (SAHRC/Commission) released a statement to communicate its planned National Inquiry into Policy Framework around Artisanal Mining.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 09 April 2025

On 08 February 2025, the South African Human Right Commission (SAHRC/Commission) released a statement to communicate its planned National Inquiry into Policy Framework around Artisanal Mining.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 09 April 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) Eastern Cape Provincial Office (ECPO) will be hosting a Human Rights Roadshow in Raymond Mhlaba and Blue Crane Route Local Municipalities.

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Wednesday, 09 April 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) Eastern Cape Provincial Office (ECPO) will be hosting a Human Rights Roadshow in Raymond Mhlaba and Blue Crane Route Local Municipalities.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 04 April 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) Gauteng Provincial Office (GPO) confirms that it has received and is investigating complaints concerning incidents of violence, discrimination, and abuse at private establishments. Private establishments include corporates and business organisations, religious and faith institutions, night clubs and other entertainment establishments, and sport clubs.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 2 April 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) Gauteng Provincial Office (GPO) will conduct a subpoena hearing against, Mr. Sipho Radebe, the Executive Mayor of the Emfuleni Local Municipality.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 01 April 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) notes with deep concern the recent revelations in the matter of young Cwecwe. While certain aspects of this tragic case may fall outside the direct mandate of the Commission, it nevertheless presents a critical moment for reflection and urgent advocacy around the systemic failures in South Africa’s child protection systems.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Date: Monday, 31 March 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) Limpopo Provincial Office (LPO) to meet with the Limpopo Department of Health following receipt of complaints against the Department. The meeting is  also necessitated by observations made by the Commission while conducting its monitoring activities at various healthcare facilities in line with the SAHRC’s monitoring mandate.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 31 March 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) Gauteng Provincial Office (GPO) will conduct a State of human rights media briefing engagement at Kofifi FM.

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Monday, 24 March 2025

On Tuesday, 25 March 2025, the South African Human Rights Commission (“Commission/SAHRC”) will hold a three-day convening to launch its Promoting a Culture of Human Rights and Social Harmony through the Resolution of the National Question Campaign. The convening, which the Commission will hold in Johannesburg, aims to facilitate open and honest discussions on the state of and vision for the nation from a human rights lens.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Date: Saturday, 22 March 2025

The 22^nd day of March every year has been designated as World Water Day (WWD). WWD was birthed by a resolution of the United Nations General Assembly. WWD is meant to put a spotlight on the fundamental role water plays in the lives of human beings.

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Saturday, 22 March 2025

On Saturday, 22 March 2025, the South African Human Rights Commission will join the South African People’s Tribunal on AgroToxins (SAPToA) to receive submissions and testimonies from diverse sections of South African society on their experiences with Agrotoxins.

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Friday, 21 March 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) joins the country and the global community in remembering the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre and in commemorating the National Human Rights Day under the theme “Deepening a Culture of Social Justice and Human Rights”.

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Thursday, 20 March 2025

On Tuesday, 25 March 2025, the South African Human Rights Commission (“Commission/SAHRC”) will hold a three-day convening to launch its Promoting a Culture of Human Rights and Social Harmony through the Resolution of the National Question Campaign. The convening, which the Commission will hold in Johannesburg, aims to facilitate open and honest discussions on the state of and vision for the nation from a human rights lens. The Campaign is a culmination of multipronged initiatives that started in early 2024 year, including Social Harmony through National Effort (SHiNE) Clubs based at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVETs) that the Commission established in each of the nine provinces, as well as various public dialogues and roundtables hosted by the Commission addressing issues of inequality, racism, and nation-building. In addition, the campaign encompasses the work undertaken by the Commission’s external expert advisory committees on the National Question and Anti-Racism, and Diversity Education and Sensitivity Training.

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Wednesday, 19 March 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) Mpumalanga Provincial Office (MPO), in collaboration with the Mpumalanga Department of Culture, Sports and Recreation (DCSR), will commemorate National Human Rights Day under the theme: “Deepening a Culture of Social Justice and Human Rights.”

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Monday, 17 March 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) will embark on a visit to KwaZulu-Natal from 17 – 23 March 2025 to assess the state of human rights in the province. The visit, which will be led by Commissioners Philile Ntuli, Sandra Makoasha and Nomahlubi Khwinana and supported by members of the secretariat is necessitated by human rights challenges monitored by the Commission in the recent past which require combined interventions in line with different focal areas.

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Monday, 17 March 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) will embark on a visit to KwaZulu-Natal from 17 – 23 March 2025 to assess the state of human rights in the province. The visit, which will be led by Commissioners Philile Ntuli, Sandra Makoasha and Nomahlubi Khwinana and supported by members of the secretariat is necessitated by human rights challenges monitored by the Commission in the recent past which require combined interventions in line with different focal areas.