Section 184 of the Constitution obliges the South African Human Rights Commission to promote human rights and a culture of human rights. The Commission is also required to promote the protection of human rights and to monitor and assess the observance of human rights in the republic.

SAHRC Chairperson’s visit to the Eastern Cape will focus on monitoring of state public health care in the province. The Chairperson will also be visiting various health care facilities and also engage with various stakeholders in the public health care sector.


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For further information or enquiries, please contact: Research Advisor to Adv. Bongani C. Majola, Ms. Ncumisa Willie (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) on 078 970 5688/043 722 7828.

Alternatively:  Eastern Cape Acting Provincial Manager, Mr. Loyiso Mpondo (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)