Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 18 July 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission (the SAHRC or Commission) is encouraged that the Thabazimbi Equality Court has reconfirmed that the use of the ‘k-word’, as a racial epitaph, is unlawful and that those who continue to use it will be held to account.
Media Statement:
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 17 July 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission or SAHRC) strongly condemns the irresponsible utterances by the Deputy Minister of Police, Bongani Mkongi. On Friday the 14th July 2017, the Deputy Minister, while addressing concerns around crime and hijacked buildings in Johannesburg, Hillbrow in particular, was quoted by media as saying that: “How can a city in South Africa be 80% foreign national? That is dangerous. South Africans have surrendered their own city to the foreigners.”
MEDIA INVITE:
Attention: Editors and Reporters
11 July 2017
On 11, 12 and 13 July 2017, the South African Human Rights Commission will host roadshows in the Lejweleputswa District Municipality.
These roadshows are expected to serve as a platform to amplify awareness on pertinent issues relating to access to justice, the Commission’s child friendly complaints handling procedure and access to information. The roadshows are centered on the theme ‘amplifying human rights education in rural and farming communities’.
Media Statement:
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 5 July 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission (the SAHRC or Commission) welcomes a judgment handed down by the Equality Court at the Vereeniging Magistrate’s Court in favour of an asylum seeker, who had approached the Commission for relief.
MEDIA STATEMENT:
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 20 June 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) recognises the significance of World Refugee Day, which is commemorated on the 20th June 2017.
Media Release: SAHRC with Nyanga CPF Community hosts dialogue on Crime and its Impact on Social Cohesion
Attention: Editors and Reporters
15 June 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), together with the Nyanga Community Policing Forum (CPF) will be hosting a multi-sectoral community dialogue in Cape Town.
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