The inquiry started on 25 September 2018 following a site inspection of the Vaal River where, on the face of it, the Commission observed a violation of the rights to access to clean water, clean environment and human dignity. The purpose of this inquiry is to test the veracity of the above allegations.

The second session of the Inquiry, will take place as follows:  
Date: 19 November 2018
Time: 09h30
Venue: City of Johannesburg Council Chambers

Date: 20 & 21 November 2018
Time: 09h30
Venue: Joburg Theatre, Sophiatown Room.  

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For further information contact the Gauteng Provincial Office of the South African Human Rights Commission: Buang Jones, Provincial Manager, T: 011 877 3752 / C: 078 617 0476; E: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or Zamakhize Mkhize, Legal officer: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ; 011 877 3764 / 061 814 7143 or Phillip Molekoa, Advocacy Officer, T: 011 877 3754/ C: 083 731 0662; E: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.