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Media Statement: SAHRC statement on the former Chief Executive Officer

Attention: Editors and Reporters

7 August 2022

The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) wishes to inform the media and members of the public that Advocate Tseliso Thipanyane is no longer employed by the Commission. His contract as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Commission expired on 31 May 2022.


Any statements he makes and any actions he takes are not made on behalf of the Commission and should not be associated with the South African Human Rights Commission therefore.

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Issued by the South African Human Rights Commission

Wisani Baloyi – Acting Communications Coordinator Tel: 081 016 8308 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Alucia Sekgathume Tel: 082 689 2364 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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