Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 05 November 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) Western Cape Provincial Office (WCPO) has over the last few years noted with deep concern deaths of children of school going age, the rise in child offenders and school closures in the province.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 23 October 2025

This October marks the 30^th anniversary of the establishment of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/Commission). To commemorate this milestone, the SAHRC will host a symposium to critically reflect on its legacy.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 17 October 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/Commission) has released a report titled Current Status: Implementation of the Recommendations contained in July’s People: The National Investigative Hearing into the July 2021 Unrest in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal (Current Status Report. The Current Status Report provides an update on the implementation of recommendations that the SAHRC made in its report titled July’s People: The National Investigative Hearing into the July 2021 Unrest in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal (July Unrest Report). The July Unrest Report was a product of a National Investigative Hearing (Hearing) undertaken by the SAHRC between 15 November 2021 and 21 June 2022 following Unrest that took place in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng in July 2021. The Hearing took place in Durban and Johannesburg.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Date: 12 October 2025

On World Food Day, 16 October 2025, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) in collaboration with the Union Against Hunger (UAH), will host a webinar on The Right to Food and Food Sovereignty in South Africa.

Saturday, 11 October 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in partnership with the Departments of Basic Education as well as Justice and Constitutional Development, will host the grand finale of the 14^th Annual South African National Schools Moot Court Programme at the Constitutional Hill in Johannessburg on 12 October 2025.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 10 October 2025  

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) notes the decision of the Durban High Court to strike off the urgent application from the roll for lack of urgency. The Commission brought the matter against March & March, Operation Dudula, and others regarding the unlawful prevention of non-nationals and undocumented persons from entering and receiving medical treatment at public healthcare facilities for lack of urgency.

08 October 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), in partnership with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD), will host the final rounds of the 14th Annual South African National Schools Moot Court Programme on 09 and 10 October 2025 at the University of Pretoria, with the grand finale taking place on 12 October 2025 at the Constitution Court in Braamfontein, Johannesburg.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 07 October 2025

Following reports that Operation Dudula, March & March, and other individuals and groups were denying non-nationals and undocumented persons access to public health care facilities by blocking access to these facilities for these patients, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) issued a media statement on Wednesday, 02 July 2025 wherein it emphasised that the right to access healthcare services is a universal right afforded to everyone within the borders of the Republic as guaranteed in the Constitution.

Tuesday, 07 October 2025
Attention: Editors and Reporters

On the background of World Food Day, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) in collaboration with the Union Against Hunger, will host The Right to Food and Food Sovereignty in South Africa webinar on Thursday, 16 October 2025.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 02 October 2025  

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) is aware of the alleged homophobic and offensive utterances on social media platforms made recently by Mr Ngizwe Mchunu against the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQI+) community.

Thursday, 2 October 2025
Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”) welcomes the order granted against the City of Johannesburg and City Power by the Johannesburg High Court on 18 September 2025 in an urgent matter concerning the unlawful demolition of homes in Alexandra Township.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 09 October 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) has completed its assessment of multiple complaints of alleged harassment and hate speech by Mr Ngizwe Mchunu. The Commission has concluded that utterances made by Mr Ngizwe Mchunu are prima facie violations of the provisions of the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act (Equality Act), 2000.

Thursday, 2 October 2025
Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”) welcomes the order granted against the City of Johannesburg and City Power by the Johannesburg High Court on 18 September 2025 in an urgent matter concerning the unlawful demolition of homes in Alexandra Township.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 1 October 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) joins the global community in commemorating the International Day of Older Persons. This day is an opportunity to celebrate the invaluable contributions of older persons to families, communities, and society at large, and to confront the persistent challenges that undermine their dignity and quality of life.

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), in collaboration with the Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria, and the Barney Pityana Family, will host a Human Rights Lecture under the theme 31 Years of Human Rights in South.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 29 SEPTEMBER 2025                                                         

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission/) will hold a National Inquiry into Policy Framework around Artisanal Mining, the Impact of Artisanal Mining on the Human Rights of Surrounding Communities, and the Scope and Tactics Employed in Operation Vala Umgodi.

Monday, 28 September 2025

Attention: Editors and Reporters

In September 2006, South Africa signed the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT). In terms of the OPCAT, State Parties are required to establish, designate, or maintain a National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) to prevent torture and other forms of ill-treatment in places of deprivation of liberty, including through regular visits with or without prior notice.

Wednesday, 24 September 2025
Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) calls for social harmony in the country as South Africa the 2025 Heritage Day festivities get underway. The Commission urges members of society to cultivate a culture of social tolerance and harmony while observing this year’s Heritage Day.

Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Attention: Editors and Reporters

1. Misconceptions, misinformation and disinformation

On Tuesday, 09 September 2025, the South African Human Rights Commission launched four reports: the State of Human Rights in South Africa Report, the Monitoring of Implementation of Recommendations Report, the International and Regional Human Rights Report, and the Section 184(3) Report.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 8 September 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/Commission) will be launching four reports that highlight human rights work and issues across the country. The reports are informed by the Commission's ongoing research, monitoring activities, and data received from organs of state.