Media Invite: SAHRC Western Cape Provincial Office to host information session on human rights

Attention: Editors and Reporters

12 March 2019

On 12 – 14 March 2019, the South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”), Western Cape Provincial Office (PO), will be hosting information sessions to amplify basic human rights awareness enshrined in Chapter 2 of the Constitution – the Bill of Rights. The information sessions are centered under the theme “Know Your Rights and Responsibilities”.

The information sessions are intended to equip communities with information on the role and mandate of the Commission, and the role and responsibilities of government in strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights.

These sessions are scheduled as follows:

DATE	AREA	VENUE	TIME
12 March 2019	Zwelihle, Hermanus	Community Health Clinic	10h00 – 11h00
12 March 2019	Hermanus	Zwelihle Community Hall	12h00 – 14h00
13 March 2019	Hermanus	Haygrove Heaven Farm	08h00 – 15h00
13 March 2019	Hermanus	Radio Interview on Whale Coast FM	16h10
14 March 2019	Bredasdorp	Nelson Mandela Hall	10h00 – 12h00
14 March 2019	Bredasdorp	Radio Interview on Overberg FM	12h30
14 March 2019	Grabouw	Radio interview on Elgin FM	14h30

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For further information or enquiries, please contact: SAHRC Western Cape Provincial Manager, Mr. Lloyd Lotz (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), 021 426 2277 or Advocacy and Research Officer, Mr. Eugene Raphalane (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) on 083 859 5949.

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