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Media Statement: SAHRC statement on the appointment of Chief Executive Office, Mr Vusumuzi Mkhize

Attention: Editors and Reporters

27 March 2023

The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) wishes to inform the media and members of the public of the appointment of Mr Vusumuzi Mkhize as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective (today) Monday, 27th March 2023.

Mr Mkhize is the former Director General of the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture where he served from 2017 – 2022. Before that, he served as the Chief Director as well Deputy Director General at the Department of Home Affairs. He also served as the Director for the Department of Education in Gauteng.

The Commission warmly welcomes Mr Mkhize and wishes him every success as he begins the journey of leading the Secretariat of the Commission to the execution of the mandate of the Commission to promote and protect human rights and monitor and assess their observance in the Republic of South Africa. 
 
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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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