These roadshows are expected to serve as a platform to amplify awareness on pertinent issues relating to access to justice, the Commission’s child friendly complaints handling procedure and access to information. The roadshows are centered on the theme ‘amplifying human rights education to communities’.
The Human Rights Roadshows are an opportunity for the Commission to directly interact with the communities and to increase the Commission’s visibility, as well as promote its mandate. The roadshows will be conducted at clinics, informal settlements and taxi ranks and will take the form of campaigns. Information and promotional material will be disseminated. Short presentations will also be made to passers-by and posters will be posted on the streets, notice boards.

The Free State Provincial Office together with Eastern Cape Provincial Office, will engage with the community members to raise awareness on the role of the law, role of the Commission and provide general legal advice.

Details of the roadshows:
Date:  26 February 2018
Area: Matlakeng Community Clinic, Zama Primary School, Lere La Thuto Secondary School, Refeng kgotso informal Settlement
Time: 08:30-14:00

Date: 27 February 2018
Venue: Aliwal North taxi ranks, schools, informal settlements
Time: 09:00 – 17:00

Please do not hesitate to contact either Thabang or Neo on 051 447 1130/33 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any enquiries you may have.

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Prepared by the Free State Provincial Office of the South African Human Rights Commission.
For queries contact SAHRC FS Provincial Manager Mr. Thabang Kheswa on 0760384507 or FS Advocacy and Research Officer Ms. Neo Tsikwane on 073 228 8766.