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Date: Friday, 03 June 2011
On Sunday, 5 June 2011, many countries around the world will observe World Environment Day. While there are a host of concerns regarding the natural environment, however one of the most pressing concerns is deforestation, hence the theme for this year is “Forests: Nature at Your Service.”
On Sunday, 5 June 2011, many countries around the world will observe World Environment Day. While there are a host of concerns regarding the natural environment, however one of the most pressing concerns is deforestation, hence the theme for this year is “Forests: Nature at Your Service.”
Date: Friday, 03 June 2011
The SA Human Rights Commission Chairperson Adv Lawrence Mushwana conveys condolences to the family of struggle heroine, Ms Albertina Sisulu who passed away last night.
The SA Human Rights Commission Chairperson Adv Lawrence Mushwana conveys condolences to the family of struggle heroine, Ms Albertina Sisulu who passed away last night.
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
The SA Human Rights Commission condemns the killing of police officers. According to reports the number of police officers that are killed in the line of duty is increasing.
The SA Human Rights Commission condemns the killing of police officers. According to reports the number of police officers that are killed in the line of duty is increasing.
Date: Monday, 23 May 2011
The South African Human Rights Commission rejects as incorrect assertions by the Afrikanerbond that it was sacrificing human rights for political bigwigs.
The South African Human Rights Commission rejects as incorrect assertions by the Afrikanerbond that it was sacrificing human rights for political bigwigs.
Date: Tuesday, 10 May 2011
The Human Rights Commission calls on political parties to respect the Constitutional mandate and independence of the Commission. Political posturing that parties engage in as part of their election campaigns, cannot be allowed to undermine or interfere with the independence of a Constitutionally mandated body.
The Human Rights Commission calls on political parties to respect the Constitutional mandate and independence of the Commission. Political posturing that parties engage in as part of their election campaigns, cannot be allowed to undermine or interfere with the independence of a Constitutionally mandated body.
Date: Thursday, 05 May 2011
The SA Human Rights Commission returns to the Johannesburg Equality Court on Friday, 27 May 2011 for judgment regarding the court proceedings that it instituted against the former Sunday Sun columnist Mr Jon Qwelane in terms of the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act .
The SA Human Rights Commission returns to the Johannesburg Equality Court on Friday, 27 May 2011 for judgment regarding the court proceedings that it instituted against the former Sunday Sun columnist Mr Jon Qwelane in terms of the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act .
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
As South Africa celebrates the 17th anniversary of its transition to democracy the Human Rights Commission commends the laudable progress that has been made to deepen democracy and freedom in the last 17 years.
Since the dawn of the new democratic dispensation the Commission has been actively involved in seeking to ensure that the vision of a South Africa that is built on the foundations of freedom, equality and dignity, becomes a reality for all.
As South Africa celebrates the 17th anniversary of its transition to democracy the Human Rights Commission commends the laudable progress that has been made to deepen democracy and freedom in the last 17 years.
Since the dawn of the new democratic dispensation the Commission has been actively involved in seeking to ensure that the vision of a South Africa that is built on the foundations of freedom, equality and dignity, becomes a reality for all.
Political parties must live up to spirit of the Electoral Code of Conduct
Metaphoric threats of violence, using language that suggests members of the opposition are enemies, removal of opposition election posters, booing and heckling of the opposition during campaigning - undermine the spirit of tolerance.
Metaphoric threats of violence, using language that suggests members of the opposition are enemies, removal of opposition election posters, booing and heckling of the opposition during campaigning - undermine the spirit of tolerance.
Adv. Mushwana concerned about the allegations of police brutality during service delivery protests in places like Ermelo, Zandspruit, Ficksburg, and in other places.
Thursday, 14 April 2011. Johannesburg. The SA Human Rights Commission Chairperson Adv Lawrence Mushwana engaged the Independent Complaints Directorate this morning regarding the attack and subsequent death of Mr Andries Tatane, during a service delivery protest in Ficksburg yesterday.
Thursday, 14 April 2011. Johannesburg. The SA Human Rights Commission Chairperson Adv Lawrence Mushwana engaged the Independent Complaints Directorate this morning regarding the attack and subsequent death of Mr Andries Tatane, during a service delivery protest in Ficksburg yesterday.
Date: Tuesday, 22 March 2011
The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission) has written to the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ms Nkoana- Mashamaite to urge the government to sign the statement on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity which is currently under discussion at the United Nations Human Rights Council.
The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission) has written to the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ms Nkoana- Mashamaite to urge the government to sign the statement on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity which is currently under discussion at the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Date: Monday, 21 March 2011
The SA Human Rights Commission strongly condemns the booing of the Western Cape Acting Premier Ms Patricia De Lille by a large proportion of the crowd attending this year's Human Rights Day celebrations at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town this morning.
The SA Human Rights Commission strongly condemns the booing of the Western Cape Acting Premier Ms Patricia De Lille by a large proportion of the crowd attending this year's Human Rights Day celebrations at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town this morning.
Date: Friday, 04 March 2011
The South African Human Rights Commission is calling for an urgent investigation into the reported unexpected “visit” to the Office of the Public Protector by two South African Police Service officers.
The South African Human Rights Commission is calling for an urgent investigation into the reported unexpected “visit” to the Office of the Public Protector by two South African Police Service officers.
Media alert issued jointly by the South African Human Rights Commission and the Studies in Poverty and Inequality Institute to alert the media about their 2011 budget analysis
Date: Wednesday, 23 February 2011
As part of a collaborative partnership, the South African Human Rights Commission and the Studies in Poverty and Inequality Institute (SPII) are undertaking a comprehensive budget analysis of the national budget, which will be released in a joint statement on Thursday afternoon.
Date: Wednesday, 23 February 2011
As part of a collaborative partnership, the South African Human Rights Commission and the Studies in Poverty and Inequality Institute (SPII) are undertaking a comprehensive budget analysis of the national budget, which will be released in a joint statement on Thursday afternoon.
Friday, 21 January 2010
The SA Human Rights Commission has written to the Eastern Cape Provincial Department of Education to express concern about the decision of the department to suspend school transport and nutritional programmes. The department claimed that it had suspended these programmes due to lack of funds.
The SA Human Rights Commission has written to the Eastern Cape Provincial Department of Education to express concern about the decision of the department to suspend school transport and nutritional programmes. The department claimed that it had suspended these programmes due to lack of funds.
Date: Monday, 13 December 2010
It’s a victory for child rights and equality! The Human Rights Commission welcomes the decision of the Witbank Equality Court to order the St Thomas Aquinas Private School in Witbank to re-admit a girl learner it had denied re-admission due to her physical disabilities.
It’s a victory for child rights and equality! The Human Rights Commission welcomes the decision of the Witbank Equality Court to order the St Thomas Aquinas Private School in Witbank to re-admit a girl learner it had denied re-admission due to her physical disabilities.
On 03 December the world commemorates International Day of Persons living with disabilities. The purpose of this day is to promote awareness of the rights of people living with disabilities and to integrate them in every aspect of the political, social, economic and cultural life of their communities.
Friday, 05 November 2010
The South African Human Rights Commission wishes to announce that as a result of its intervention, a grade nine learner at Welkom High School who was suspended from school on Wednesday,15 September 2010 after she fell pregnant, has been reinstated is now back in class with effect from Monday, 01 November 2010.
The South African Human Rights Commission wishes to announce that as a result of its intervention, a grade nine learner at Welkom High School who was suspended from school on Wednesday,15 September 2010 after she fell pregnant, has been reinstated is now back in class with effect from Monday, 01 November 2010.
Monday, 08 November 2010
The SA Human Rights Commission is urging the South African government to ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (OPCAT).
In addition to this, the Commission is urging the Department of Justice & Constitutional Development to fast track the Combating of Torture Bill which seeks to ensure that South Africa complies with its international obligations in terms of the UN Convention against Torture (CAT) which South Africa has signed and ratified by criminalizing and prohibiting acts of torture. Currently the act of torture is not a recognized statutory crime in South Africa. Torture legislation is needed in order that the criminal justice system can deal more effectively with acts of torture.
The SA Human Rights Commission is urging the South African government to ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (OPCAT).
In addition to this, the Commission is urging the Department of Justice & Constitutional Development to fast track the Combating of Torture Bill which seeks to ensure that South Africa complies with its international obligations in terms of the UN Convention against Torture (CAT) which South Africa has signed and ratified by criminalizing and prohibiting acts of torture. Currently the act of torture is not a recognized statutory crime in South Africa. Torture legislation is needed in order that the criminal justice system can deal more effectively with acts of torture.
SAHRC presented to Parliament on implications of ratifying the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance
The South African Human Rights Commission today made a presentation to the Parliamentary Committee on International Relations and Cooperation. The purpose of the presentation was to assist the Committee to clearly understand the implications of ratifying the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance.
The South African Human Rights Commission today made a presentation to the Parliamentary Committee on International Relations and Cooperation. The purpose of the presentation was to assist the Committee to clearly understand the implications of ratifying the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance.
The Commission will launch its 7th Economic and Social Rights Report: Millennium Development Goals and the Progressive Realization of Economic and Social Rights in South Africa during November. Details of the launch will be posted soon.
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