In accordance with what has been stated, the Commission expects bolstering and encouraging a culture of human rights in which all individuals are treated with dignity and reverence regardless of their life choices and deeds. As a motivator for accomplishing what the Commission aims to define in this instance, the culture should mirror familial togetherness. "Good governance begins at home, and children will excel academically with the support of their parents."
As part of the week-long programme, Commissioner Andre Gaum will also visit several schools in the province to assess their realisation of the right to basic education and engage with various stakeholders in the education sector – tackling issues of scholar transport, the closure of ‘rural schools’, water and sanitation and to also remind people of the importance of literacy as a component of dignity and human rights, this has been commemorated since 1967 as an International Literacy Day to drive the literacy agenda toward a more informed and equal society. This year's International Literacy Day theme is "Promoting Literacy for a World in Transition: Laying the Groundwork for Sustainable and Peaceful Societies."
Literacy is an essential component of general education. We are confident in our capacity to learn within and outside of the classroom when we are confident in our ability to read. Notwithstanding the circumstances, the Commission will promote family values through SHiNE in September while also commemorating International Literacy Day.
The details of the SHiNE Programme are as follows:
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WEEK ONE: 04 – 08 SEPTEMBER 2023 Commissioner’s Provincial Visit and Launch of Free State Leg of the SHiNE Project |
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Activity/Event |
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01/09/23 |
Sharing of ‘my story’ session in the office (with internal colleagues) |
09h00 |
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04/09/23 |
Arrival of the Commissioner and meeting with staff |
09h00
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Attending Appeal Hearing at the SCA RE - South Gauteng High Court Judgement on re: ‘Kill the Boer’ – to highlight the damaging effect certain forms of expression might have on social harmony in society.
Visit Special School in Bloemfontein:
Dr Bohmer Secondary School |
10H00
14h00 – 16h00 |
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05/09/23 |
Visit to Mariasdal Secondary School (Thaba Nchu): Mariasdal has a rich history. This is the school that used to produce a 100% matric pass rate during the era of Bantustan (housed under Bophuthatswana). Currently, the School is used as boarding for rural children from the age of seven years until high school (matric). Most children are from villages around and are taken to Mariasdal as a result of the closure of schools in their respective villages. |
09h30 – 13h00 |
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Meeting with the Education of MEC on matters relating to FS Education. |
14h00 – 16h00 |
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06/09/23 |
A visit to Lephoi Primary School in Bethulie An inspection of water and sanitation in a school environment |
10h00 – 13h00 |
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07/09/23 |
Stakeholder Engagement with various strategic stakeholders in the education sector, to discuss the rights of LGBTIQA+ communities in the school environment (focusing on both learners and educators). |
9h00 – 13h00 |
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08/09/23 |
Launch of the FS leg of the SHiNE project and commemoration of International Day of Literacy |
09h00 – 13h00 |
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WEEK TWO: 11 -15 SEPTEMBER 2023 COMMUNITY DIALOGUES |
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13/09/23 |
Role of Parents in their Children’s Education |
Soutpan/Ikgomotseng |
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15/09/23 |
Monitoring of an Orphanage and Centre Vulnerable Children |
Bloemfontein |
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WEEK THREE: 18 -22 SEPTEMBER 2023 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND LEGAL CLINICS |
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20/09/23 |
Stakeholder Engagement with Civil Society Organisations to Discuss the Role of the Family in Society |
Edenburg
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Supported by Protection Programme with a Legal Clinic |
Edenburg |
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WEEK FOUR: 25 - 29 SEPTEMBER 2023 COMMEMORATION OF HERITAGE DAY AND LEGAL CLINICS |
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27/09/23 |
Commemoration of Heritage Day: Heritage and Governance start at Home |
Ladybrand |
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Supported by Protection Programme with a Legal Clinic |
Ladybrand |
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For further information, contact the SAHRC Provincial Manager, Mr. Thabang Kheswa @ 076 038 4507 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and Advocacy and Research Officer, Lecholo @ 081 349 7860 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.