Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 29 October 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) invites members of the media to the release of its report on the state of roads infrastructure in the Eastern Cape. The inquiry, held in November 2023r, sought to address long-standing issues affecting the province's road network, particularly highlighting the historical neglect and challenges faced by communities due to deteriorating road conditions.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Sunday, 25 October 2024    

The Western Cape Provincial Office (WCPO) of the South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission), in collaboration with the Shumeez Scott Foundation for Persons with Down Syndrome and Surf NexGen, will host a community outreach with youth with Down Syndrome at the Muizenberg Beach in the Western Cape Province (WCP) on Sunday,27 October 2024.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 24 October 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) welcomes the recent High Court ruling regarding the demolition of the Enyobeni Tavern. This decision aligns with the findings from the SAHRC’s Enyobeni Final Report issued on 23 April 2024. The ruling highlights the need for stricter enforcement of regulations following the tragic loss of young lives at the tavern, which demonstrated the serious consequences of failing to comply with regulations.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 24 October 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) will be conducting a community outreach in the form of an information session at the Kruger National Park, on the role and mandate of the Commission. The activity will also serve to promote human rights enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996.  It further endeavours to empower surrounding communities to assert their rights and hold relevant authorities to account in addressing poor service delivery, crime and other social ills in society.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 22 October 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is deeply saddened by the recent tragic incidents of food poisoning that have resulted in the heartbreaking loss of young lives and the hospitalisation of many others. Our thoughts are with the families who have lost their beloved children, and we extend our sincerest condolences during this time of grief. To those who are hospitalised, we wish them a speedy and full recovery.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 22 October 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (the Commission) Gauteng Provincial Office (GPO) will today, 22 October 2024, make its opening statement at the commencement of Part II of the Usindiso Commission of Inquiry. Part II of the inquiry investigates the prevalence of “hijacked” buildings in the inner city in Johannesburg.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 21 October 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) North West Provincial Office (NWPO) will conduct a capacity-building workshop aimed at capacitating student leaders at the University of South Africa (UNISA) at the Rustenburg Campus.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 21 October 2024

Following the release of its KwaZulu Natal Water Inquiry Report in September 2023, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission), is visiting District Municipalities on a programme to monitor progress on the implementation of its recommendations, and to assess the state of human rights within the said region in KwaZulu Natala (KZN) Province.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 21 October 2024

 The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC) Limpopo Provincial Office (LPO) will this week, undertake monitoring activities at the South African Police Services’ (SAPS) places of detention, cells. As part of the SAHRC’s commitment to the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM), the monitoring will give effect to the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture (OPCAT).

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 18 October 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) Western Cape Provincial Office (WCPO) has over the past few years noted a significant number of media reports concerning allegations of racist incidents in schools in the Western Cape Province (WCP), as well as throughout the country.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 17 October 2024

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed annually on October 17, established by the UN General Assembly in 1992, it commemorates a 1987 gathering in Paris advocating for the rights of those living in poverty. This year's theme is "Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment", emphasising the need for collective action against societal discrimination. The day encourages dialogue, raises awareness, and highlights the importance of empowering marginalised communities to combat poverty effectively.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 14 October 2024

The Jagersfontein dam disaster serves as a stark reminder of the potential repercussions when economic interests are placed above environmental stewardship and community welfare. In September 2022, the dam collapsed, unleashing a torrent of toxic sludge that devastated surrounding communities, contaminated local water systems, and destroyed agricultural land essential for food production. This catastrophic event not only displaced families, but also highlighted the urgent need for stricter regulatory oversight in the mining sector, as well as a more profound commitment to sustainable practices that prioritise both environmental health and the livelihoods of those affected.

Monday, 14 October 2024
Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) acknowledges the findings of the National Food and Nutrition Security Survey (NFNSS) report and welcomes its detailed insights into the critical issues of food security and malnutrition across South Africa. The report highlights the alarming levels of food insecurity affecting 63.5% of households and underscores the growing threat of severe food insecurity for vulnerable populations, particularly children.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday,14 October 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission's (SAHRC) Eastern Cape Provincial Office (ECPO) is undertaking monitoring initiatives in the Sarah Baartman District Municipality. These initiatives will focus on inspecting correctional centres, police stations, and public service delivery systems, as well as assessing the implementation of recommendations from the Malnutrition Report in schools.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 07 October  2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) has noted the statement issued by a member of Parliament, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, following her unsuccessful appeal bid in the Supreme Court of Appeal. In the statement, she criticises the judiciary and alleges persecution by key figures of South Africans of Indian descent.

Date: Monday, 30 September 2024
Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is a state institution established by Chapter 9 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 to support constitutional democracy. The SAHRC is mandated in terms of section 184 of the Constitution to promote the protection, development, and attainment of human rights, and to monitor the observance of such rights within the Republic of South Africa.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 30 September 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”) will be conducting a stakeholder engagement on the impact of illegal connections and the commodification of municipal water on the right of access to water enshrined in section 29 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996.

The South African Human Rights Commission, the Departments of Basic Education as well as Justice and Constitutional Development, will host the preliminary oral rounds of the 13th Annual South African National Schools Moot Court Programme at the University of Pretoria on 26 and 27 September 2024.

Wednesday, 25 September 2024
Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (the Commission) Northern Cape Provincial Office (NCPO) will be conducting a stakeholder engagement with traditional councils in the province to address key issues relating to traditional practices, human rights, and the role of traditional authorities in a democratic dispensation.