23 August 2024                                                                                               

Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) in the Northern Cape invites members of the media to a briefing to be held following a critical engagement with the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Health in the Northern Cape, Mr. Maruping Lekwene.

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22 August 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/ the Commission) Eastern Cape Provincial Office (ECPO) is currently investigating concerns regarding the use of space at the Komani Psychiatric Hospital. Psychiatric hospitals in the province are either full or overcrowded, resulting in challenges in accommodating psychiatric patients. Many patients are currently housed in local hospitals, while some are in correctional facilities awaiting transfer to appropriate care.

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Tuesday, 20 August 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) has taken note of the recent judgment of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) concerning the binding nature of its recommendations in the matter of SAHRC vs Agro Data CC and FC Boshoff.

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19 August 2024

In line with the Annual Operational Plan of the South African Human Rights Commission, Commissioners conduct provincial visits to enhance stakeholder relations and increase the visibility of the Commission.

19 August 2024

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The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/ Commission) Free State Provincial Office will conduct legal clinics across Tokologo Local Municipality and part of Tswelopele Local Municipality to carry out its mandate, which involves informing residents about their rights as outlined in Chapter Two of the Constitution.

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19 August 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (Commission) Eastern Cape Provincial Office (ECPO) will be embarking on a data gathering related to pit latrines and monitoring activities in the Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality in Mbizana and Matatiele Local Municipality. These activities fall within the provisions of section 184 (1) (c) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa that; the South African Human Rights Commission must monitor and assess the observance of human rights in the Republic. 

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16 August 2024

As part of the 2024 National Schools Moot Court Programme (NSMCP) and following the success of Mpumalanga learners who participated in the Essay Writing Phase of the Project, the South African Human Rights Commission’s Mpumalanga Provincial Office in collaboration with the Department of Basic Education, and the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development in Mpumalanga will be hosting the learners as they take part in the Provincial Oral Round proceedings of the NSMCP.

Date: 16 August 2024

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The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC) Limpopo Provincial Office (LPO) will continue with its hearing on mining activities in Limpopo today from 09h00 to 12h00. 

16 August 2024                                                                                               

Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) in the Northern Cape Province will be conducting a strategic stakeholder engagement with the Sol Plaatje University (SPU) to reflect and deliberate on pertinent human rights issues within the university. In addition, the stakeholder engagement will explore collaborative approaches to enhance the observance of human rights on the SPU campus.

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15 August 2024

In a significant step towards enhancing the realization, promotion and protection of human rights in the Eastern Cape and across South Africa, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in the Eastern Cape signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Walter Sisulu University (WSU) in 2022.

Date: 15 August 2024

Attention: Editors and Reporters

Having an environment that is protected; and that is not harmful to the health and well-being of communities is essential to everyone’s health, dignity, and prosperity. In recognition of the fundamental importance of a good environment, the Constitution of South Africa entrenches this right in terms of Section 24. 

Date: 15 August 2024

Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) Limpopo Provincial Office (LPO) continue to observe and revere the Thursday in Black campaign towards a world without rape and violence, as part of commemorating Women’s Month 2024, the Limpopo Provincial Office will conduct the monitoring of  the places of detention – South African Police Services – cells.

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14 August 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (Commission) Gauteng Provincial Office will host a stakeholder engagement with various stakeholders in the Soshanguve community.

14 August 2024                                                                                               

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The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) led by Commissioner Nomahlubi Khwinana will conduct targeted monitoring at facilities for vulnerable people in Kimberley and a stakeholder engagement with the Northern Cape Department of Social Development.  These events are part of ongoing efforts to enhance the welfare and rights of the most vulnerable populations.

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13 August 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission’s North West Provincial Office will embark on community outreach activities during justice week from 13 to 16 August 2024.

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13 August 2024

On or about 27 May 2024, the South African Human Rights Commission (Commission) in the Eastern Cape Provincial Office (ECPO) was alerted through various media publications to an incident during a protest at Walter Sisulu University. In this incident, nine (9) students were injured by rubber bullets allegedly fired by the South African Police Services (SAPS) and security personnel. Some reports indicated the use of live ammunition to disperse the crowds. These reports alleged that the crowd management methods employed were excessive and fall outside of the prescripts of the empowering legislation.

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09 August 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/Commission) has noted with serious concern false and dangerous utterances by Councillor Kenny Kunene.

Mr Kunene participated in an interview on the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) in which he accused the Commission of issuing a media statement to the effect that it will take steps against individuals that were seen to be abusing Ms Chidimma Adetshina. Mr Kunene further called for the Department of Home Affairs to come to the Commission to verify the identity and immigration status of people who work at the SAHRC.

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09 July 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/Commission) marks Women’s Day by embarking on a month-long campaign to empower women to dismantle structures that oppresses them, defend and assert their rights when violated. This is a special campaign dedicated to Women’s month, August.

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Thursday, 08 August 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission) has finalised its KZN Public Schools Monitoring Report. The report documents the Commission’s observations of the conditions of learning in selected schools across the various Districts of the Province. The report draws on a sample of selected schools to identify systemic and common challenges. In addition, provide the groundwork for future interventions and public policy shifts that are necessary in the province’s education sector.

Date: 08 August 2024

Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) Limpopo Provincial Office (LPO) supporting Commissioner Sandra Makoasha will today be inspecting and monitoring the detention facilities in Polokwane Police Station.