Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 20 December 2024

On Thursday, 20 December 2024, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) hosted the first launch of the Intersex Children: Guide for Parents Pamphlet. The SAHRC note that the rights of intersex persons, particularly children, are perpetually overlooked. In line with its constitutional mandate to promote, protect, and monitor the observance of human rights, the Commission augment the promoton of the rights of intersex persons, beginning at the time of birth.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 19 December 2024

On Tuesday, 18 December 2024, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission), through the Office of Commissioner Madlingozi, together with the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Office (KZNPO), met with the KwaZulu Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, supported by the KZN South Africa Police Service (SAPS) Senior Management to discuss a range of human rights issues.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 18 December 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) Mpumalanga Provincial Office (MPO) has exercised its authority as granted by section 15 of the SAHRC Act, in issuing a subpoena against the Mpumalanga Department of Human Settlements. This action is prompted by their non-responsiveness to issues relating to the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) houses and multiple complaints lodged against the Department.

On 17 December 2024, the Makhanda High Court delivered a judgment affirming that the provision of scholar transport is a mandatory and integral component of the right to education. The Court ruled that the government of South Africa is obligated to provide scholar transport to learners in the Eastern Cape, emphasising the immediate realisation of the right to basic education as enshrined in Section 29(1) of the Constitution. The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission), acting as amicus curiae, contributed expert insights and advocated for the protection of the right to education, particularly in addressing systemic human rights violations affecting vulnerable communities.

Friday, 13 December 2024
Attention: Editors and Reporters

On Wednesday, 11 December 2024, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) led by, Commissioner Henk Boshoff met with the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Honourable Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa, to discuss some of the systemic human rights challenges affecting the local sphere of government in the country.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 12 December 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) Limpopo Provincial Office (LPO) undertakes to join the Bela-Bela Local Municipality, South African Police Services (SAPS), and other stakeholders, in a cleaning campaign at Bela-Bela Town Clinic in Limpopo Province. The cleaning campaign is in line with enhancing the right to a clean environment in terms of Section 24 of the Bill of Rights.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 10 December 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) joins Africa and the global community in commemorating International Human Rights Day. Celebrated annually on 10 December, this day marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948- defining moment in history that enshrined the inalienable rights of every human being, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or social status.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 09 December 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) in partnership with the KwaDlangezwa Advice Office, University of Zululand, GCIS, Public Protector South Africa, and uMhlathuze Municipality will commemorate International Human Rights in Port Dunford, uMhlathuze Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal Province.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 11 December 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) Free State Provincial Office (FSPO) together with Commissioner Aseza Gungubele will conduct human rights promotion to vulnerable communities in the Free State Province on 09 -11 December 2024.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Date: Friday, 06 December 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) led by Commissioner Nomahlubi Khwinana conducted a weeklong provincial visit in Mpumalanga from 02-06 December 2024. In line with her focal areas on Older Persons, Disability, and Children, Commissioner Khwinana together with the Mpumalanga Provincial Office monitored older persons homes at Sabie and Secunda; equality courts in Standerton and Witbank, and Thaduxolo Specialised School in eMalahleni. Commissioner Khwinana also delivered a keynote address during a commemoration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Mbombela.

Attention: Editors and Report
Friday, 06 December 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa to record its concerns with the closed post-enactment consultation process currently taking place in respect of suspended sections 4 and 5 of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (“BELA”) Act.

Friday, 06 December 2024
Attention: Editors and Reporters

On 03 December 2024, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) met with the Minister of Health, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, to discuss the reported cases of foodborne illnesses and related deaths. This meeting followed a prior engagement with the National Consumer Commission, during which the National Consumer Commission provided the SAHRC with a comprehensive progress report on their efforts. The SAHRC also commends the work of the National Action Task Joint (NATJOINTS) in addressing this critical issue.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 05 December 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 in the region.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 03 December 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC / the Commission) will be convening a national investigative inquiry on the impact of load reduction on human rights. The national investigative inquiry comes at the back of growing concerns and complaints from some quarters that whilst South Africa is experiencing a reprieve from loadshedding, load reduction appears to be on the rise. Concerns have also been raised about the impact of load reduction on human rights, particularly its impact on vulnerable members of society.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 02 December 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”) in Mpumalanga will be commemorating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Mbombela to raise awareness about their human right to equality and challenges faced by persons with disabilities. This year, the day shall be commemorated under the theme: “Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future”.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 27 November 2024

On Tuesday, 26 November 2024, the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) responsible for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) in the Free State Province, Mr Saki Mokoena, tabled before the Free State Legislature the South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) Inquiry report into state of service delivery at local government in the Free State.

Tuesday, 26 November 2024
Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) joins the nation and the international community in observing the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), taking place from 25 November to 10 December 2024. This annual campaign serves as a global call to action to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls and is a powerful reminder of the critical importance of safeguarding human rights for all.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 26 November 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (the Commission) Gauteng Provincial Office (GPO) will conduct a subpoena hearing against, Lucky Godfrey Sele, the Executive Mayor of the Mogale City Local Municipality.

Date: Friday, 22 November 2024
Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/ the Commission) Limpopo Provincial Office has in the past years received many complaints from farming communities related to violations of human rights. Recently, two black women were allegedly shot and fed to pigs by a white farmer and two of his workers at a farm outside Polokwane, in Limpopo. The SAHRC is concerned with the impact of farming incidents on and around farming communities on social harmony and nation-building and as a result will host an Indaba towards social harmony, safety, and nation-building on and around farms in Limpopo Province.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 22 November 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) is committed to upholding and advancing the right to health, as enshrined in Section 27 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. This provision states that every citizen is entitled to access health care service and for these services to be provided with human dignity and equality.