Attention: Editors and Reporters
10 November 2023
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC / Commission) has noted concerns expressed by Mr Reuben Madadzhe, the Limpopo Provincial Secretary of the African National Congress (ANC) during a media briefing on 07 November 2023.
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.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
26 October 2023
The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission) in Western Cape provincial office will host a dialogue with learners and stakeholders on Reducing Alcohol Related Harms in Schools. The aim of this dialogue is to start the conversation around the harm that alcohol consumption causes and how it impacts on the attainment and enjoyment of human rights. The Dialogue also aims to help communities to begin to identify available help and share information about how to access such help in a caring and responsive environment.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
26 October 2023
The SAHRC Mpumalanga Provincial Office will be conducting a capacity building workshop to equip religious structures on the right to citizenship enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (“the Constitution”) with specific focus on statelessness. This workshop is conducted in collaboration with the Mpumalanga South African Council of Churches which is established, amongst others, to address issues of justice, national reconciliation, integrity, and to contribute towards the empowerment of all those that are spiritually, socially and economically marginalised.
23 October 2023
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC) in Western Cape together with Commissioners J.B. Sibanyoni and C. Nissen, will from 23 to 25 October 2023 meet with stakeholders on relocation options for the residents of Spoekiesdorp, Rawsonville.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
20 October 2023
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC / Commission) has noted the media article published by IOL News on 12 October 2023, titled: Harry Gwala Mayor Slams SAHRC for Biased Water Inquiry Report, and written by Jehran Naidoo.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
17 October 2023
The South African Human Rights Commission’s (the Commission) in Eastern Cape conducted an investigative inquiry with the purpose of addressing concerns regarding the alleged excessive regulation of learners' appearances and school uniforms in institutions of learning. The Inquiry took place from March 14th to March 16th, 2022, and it was conducted in response to complaints received by the Commission on this matter. Additionally, various media reports highlighted instances of alleged discriminatory practices by educators concerning learners' natural hair, religious symbols, cultural symbols, and requests for gender-neutral school uniforms.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
12 October 2023
Calendar day events are amongst the set outputs in line with the 2023- 24 Annual Operational Plan of the (Commission) to promote respect for human rights and a culture of human rights.
The North West Provincial Office (NWPO) seeks to commemorate International World Food Day in conjunction with the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty to deepen and strengthen levels of awareness about the significance of these commemorative days.
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