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Media Advisory: SAHRC Commissioners to conduct a provincial visit in the Mpumalanga Province

14 October 2019

ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters

The Commissioners of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/Commission) will be conducting a provincial visit in Mpumalanga from 14 – 18 October 2019. Commissioner Mohamed Shafie Ameermia responsible for the focal area on the right to housing, water, sanitation and business and human rights together with Commissioner Jonas Ben Sibanyoni responsible for the focal area on land, environment and the right to food will lead the five-day provincial visit in Mpumalanga.

The overall aim of the provincial visit will be to promote the work of the Commission, enhance advocacy and entrench a human rights culture in the province. During the provincial visit, the Commissioners will be meeting with various stakeholders both state and non-state actors, to inculcate a culture of human rights in the Mpumalanga Province. The Commissioners will also conduct in loco inspections and visit selected communities in the Province to particularly understand challenges faced by households on the right to housing, the environment, water and sanitation or lack thereof and the impact of mining on communities.

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For further information contact Mpumalanga Provincial Office Manager of the South African Human Rights Commission, Mr Eric Mokonyama on 0735855944 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

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