Wednesday 5 May 2016
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) condemns the burning of schools in Vuwani District in Limpopo Province affecting tens of thousands of learners.
24 February 2016
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission expresses concern over reports of violent acts of racism between students and workers of the University of the Free State, and the University of Pretoria.
24th February 2016
The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission) is finalizing its report into the 31 complaints lodged against the Zulu King, Goodwill Zwelithini (King) at a moral regeneration event in Pongola, northern KwaZulu-Natal on or about the 15th March 2015.
19th February 2016
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission formally acknowledges receipt of the petition on racism from the African National Congress (ANC).
3rd December 2015
Attention: Editors and Reporters
As the world marks the International Disability Day, the South African Human Rights Commission calls on all the employers, both in private sector and government, to do more to recruit, retain and upskill persons living with disabilities in South Africa.
2nd December 2015
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission) welcomes the judgment handed down by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) on 2 December 2015 in the case of Minister of Basic Education and others vs Basic Education for All and others, and congratulates Section 27 in leading the process of initiating proceedings in this matter.
01st December 2016
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) today wrote to the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ms. Maite Nkoana-Mashabane requesting information in order to understand why South Africa voted No to an important United Nations General Assembly resolution that reiterates the need for human rights defenders to be protected.
MEDIA STATEMENT
27th November 2015
The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission) has completed its preliminary investigation into the alleged utterances by the Zulu King, Goodwill Zwelithini. The utterances are alleged to have been made by the King during a moral regeneration event in Pongola northern KwaZulu-Natal on or about the 15th March 2015.
Understanding PAIA
The Human Rights Commission is the national institution established to support constitutional democracy. It is committed to promote respect for, observance of and protection of human rights for everyone without fear or favour.
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