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Media Advisory: The SAHRC in the Eastern Cape to launch the Malnutrition Report

Attention: Editors and Reporters

8 November 2023

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (the Commission) Eastern Cape Provincial Office (ECPO) responding to compelling concerns about malnutrition within the province, undertook an investigative inquiry. This inquiry took place from August 8th to August 12th, 2022, in response to grievances received by the Commission, coupled with media reports highlighting tragic cases of children succumbing to Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) due to hunger.

The Commission is preparing to launch the inquiry's comprehensive report, along with its findings and recommendations. This hybrid event will also offer the media an opportunity to pose questions and seek clarifications.

The launch is scheduled to take place as follows:

 

Date:    9 November 2023

 

Venue: SAHRC Boardroom, East London

Microsoft Link: Click here to join the meeting

Time:   10:00 – 11:00

 

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For further information, contact the SAHRC Provincial Manager, Dr Eileen Carter @ 043 722 7828/072 638 9016 or email on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and Zukiswa N Mqakanya @ 043 722 7828 or email on: zmqakanya@sahrc.org.za

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