The Commission will be participating in an exhibit at the National Human Rights Day event at George Thabe Stadium, in Sharpeville, organised by the the Office of the Presidency, the Department of Arts & Culture, the Department of Justice, the Gauteng Provincial Government, the Ekurhuleni Metro, the Sedibeng District Municipality, other sister Chapter 9 and 10 Bodies.  Deputy President David Mabuza is expected to address the event and Commissioner Jonas Sibanyoni, will be delivering a message of support from the SAHRC at this commemoration, held under the theme: The year of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela: promoting and deepening a human rights culture across society”, to coincide with the centenary of former President Nelson Mandela.

The Commission, with the support of Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI) and in partnership with Jozi Cats Rugby Club, will also be participating in a tag rugby tournament and exhibition full contact rugby match, to celebrate human rights and promote the values of the Constitution. The match at Digger’s Rugby Club in Randburg, Johannesburg, is intended to raise awareness of inequality on and off the rugby field, educate against homophobia and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression (SOGIE) and advocate for acceptance and respect for human rights in general. In November 2017, with the support of the Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI), the Commission hosted an in-country meeting with the participation of civil society, other Chapter 9 Institutions, the academia and government, with a specific focus on the promotion, observance and protection of SOGIE rights.

Other events the Commission will be participating in at national and provincial level are outlined below.

A complete schedule of the Commission’s activities on the day and throughout Human Rights Month can be viewed by clicking on the link here.

Members of the media and the public are invited to participate in all the various activities the Commission will be participating in.   

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Complete schedule of activities going forward in Human Rights Month

Free State

• 21 March Information session for farming communities - Monyakeng, Wesselbron- Nala Local Municipality from 09h00-16h00
• 23 March - Roundtable discussion  on children and education, in Bloemfontein in partnership with Values in Education and other stakeholders, including the Department of Basic Education and other child rights organisations  - 09h00-13h00.
• 29 March Information session on the rights of detained, accused and arrested persons at the Ficksburg Prison from 09h00-15h00, in partnership with Ficksburg Advice Office and the Setsoto Local Municipality
• For more info on SAHRC events in the Free State, please contact: Ms Neo Tsikwane 051 447 1130/1 or 073 228 8766/081 445 9179

Eastern Cape

• 23 March - Policy discussion on undocumented learners at the Law Faculty, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, from 10h00-15h00, in collaboration with the Department of Basic Education, the Department of Home Affairs, the Centre for Refugee Rights and other stakeholders representing migrant communities.
• 27 March – Human Rights Capacity building workshop for civil society at the SAHRC offices, East London from 10h00-14h00, for community based advice offices.
• 29 March - Public information session on Socio- Economic Rights from 10h00-13h00 at Ward 13 Community Hall, Mdantsane, in collaboration with other Chapter 9 bodies and the Human Rights Forum
• For more info on SAHRC events in the Eastern Cape, please contact  Aubrey Mdazana on 043 722 7821, 074 115 3411 or 063 533 2818 or on email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Gauteng
For more information on SARHC events in Gauteng, please contact Phillip Molekoa on 011 877 3754 or 083 731 0662 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• 21 March 2018 - Exhibition and Human Rights advocacy at Human Rights Commemoration at George Thabe Stadium, Sharpevillefrom 07h00-15h00 in collaboration with the Department of Arts, the Department of Justice, the Gauteng Provincial Government, Ekurhuleni Metro, Sedibeng District Municipality)
• 21 March Rugby Match with Jozi Cats as part of SOGIE rights campaign 10h00-14h00 Digger’s Club, Randburg, for more info: Gushwell Brooks 082 645 8573
• 21 March - Human rights day dialogue at the Apartheid Museum from 14h00-17h00, in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Anti-Racism Network.
• 22 March - Dialogue on social cohesion: “Rainbow nation myth: race & social cohesion in SA”  Senate Room,  2nd floor, Solomon Mahlangu House University of Witwatersrand from 16h30-19h00, hosted by SAHRC in partnership with Wits Leadership and Development Unit for Wits students and youth formations
• 23 March Human rights dialogue on the right to education from 10h00-12h00 at the Tshwane University of Technology
• 26 March - Colloquium on education for undocumented learners at SAHRC offices from 09h00-17h00, in collaboration with the Department of Basic Education, the Department of Home Affairs, and representatives from the migrant community
• 27 March - Seminar on rights and responsibilities of migrants at the Roodepoort Community Hall from 10h00-13h00, in conjunction with the City of Johannesburg and officials from the Migrant Help Desk.
• For more info on SAHRC events in the Gauteng, please contact  Buang Jones, GP Provincial Manager on 078 617 0476

Kwa Zulu Natal

• 21 March - Presentation on Human Rights at The Bat Centre, 45 Maritime Place, Victoria Embankment from 09h00.
• 21 March – Distribution of Human Rights Material at  Marrianridge, Shop 2 Mercury Crescent, Marianridge, Pinetown, from 10h00
• 23 March - Presentation on the Human Rights of Older Persons at Muthande Society for the Aged, KK Hall, Kwa Dabeka from 09h00-13h00, in conjunction with the Department of Social Development and the Department of Home Affairs.
• 24 March - Presentation on Human Rights and the Youth at Sthabile School Ground, Inanda, from 09h00-13h00 in conjunction with the Isolemvelo Sustainable Youth Transformation (ISYT), and the South African Police Service.
• 29 March - Presentation on Employment Equity for People with Disabilities Coastlands Hotel, Durban from 08h30-13h00 in conjunction with the Ethekwini municipality, the Department of Social Development, and the Department of Labour.
• Provincial Manager: Ms Tanuja Munnoo on 031 304 7323 /083 284 1114 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Ayanda Nene 073 338 5388 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.     

Limpopo

• 21 March - Human Rights Day event at Mnghoghoma Sports Ground in collaboration with the Limpopo Provincial Government departments, other Chapter 9 bodies, and civil society organisations.
• For more information on Limpopo events on Human Rights Day contact LP Provincial Manager, Victor Mavhidula on 076 780 1500

Northern Cape

• 21  March - Human rights day event Upington from 09h00-16h00 in collaboration with the Kgatelopele Social Development Forum
• 22 March Information session Human Rights and Access to Justice at the Provincial Department of Correctional Services from 10h00-13h00 in collaboration with the Department of Correctional Services, the Department of Justice and the South African Police Services.
• 27 March - Stakeholder engagement on Human Rights with Traditional Leaders at Mothibistad, Kuruman from 10h00-13h00 in collaboration with COGTA, the NC Provincial Legislature and Traditional Leaders
• For more information on SAHRC Human Rights day events in Northern Cape, please contact Provincial Manager: Adv Chantelle Williams on 054 332 3993/4 or 079 439 5557 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Julian Masimila on 083 859 5949 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Xolisa Mjekula 079 492 6395

North West

• 21 March – Commissioner Angie Makwetla will present the Keynote Address at a Human Rights Day Event on The Role of the Youth In Advancing Democracy from 10h00-14h00 North West University, Mahikeng Campus NWU
• 23 March - 10h00-15h00 Public outreach engagement on The Realisation of Socio-Economic Rights in partnership with NW office of Public Protector to be held at Reagile Village, Koster
• For more information on NW Provincial Events, please contact NW Provincial Manager: Ms Mpho Boikanyo 014 594 1412  073 429 6630 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Western Cape

• 22 March - Human rights day commemorative event with representatives of 11 schools at the SAHRC offices in Cape Town from 10h00-13h00
• 27 March - Provincial Indaba on the Rights Of Farm Workers And Farm Dwellers in Paarl from 10h00-16h00 in conjunction with the Department of Land & Agriculture, the Department of Labour, and other Chapter 9 organisations
• For more information on Human Rights Day Events in the Western Cape, please contact WC Provincial Manager, Lloyd Lotz on 072 840 7910 or Lesego Raphalane 021 426 2277 083 859 5949 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.