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Media Advisory: The South African Human Rights Commission to probe alleged continual harassment by Mogale City Municipality against homeless people in Krugersdorp
16 June 2022
Attention: Editors and Reporters
On Friday, 17 June 2022, the South African Human Rights Commission’s (“the Commission”) Provincial Manager will visit Mogale City following reports of continued harassment and abuse by the Mogale City Public Safety unit against homeless people.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
On Friday, 17 June 2022, the South African Human Rights Commission’s (“the Commission”) Provincial Manager will visit Mogale City following reports of continued harassment and abuse by the Mogale City Public Safety unit against homeless people.
It is alleged the latest incident happened on 14 June 2022 where City officials burned blankets, clothes, and belongings of homeless people. This incident has prompted the Commission to initiate an own investigation into these allegations and the perceived systemic attacks on homeless people in general.
Details of the visit are as follows:
Date: 17 June 2022
Time: 10:00
Meeting Point: 106 Stegmann Street, Krugersdorp West
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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 Nomfundo Mamogale, C: 0766096502 E: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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