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Attention: Editors and Reporters
9 December 2019
Over the years, the South African Human Rights Commission in Mpumalanga (“Commission”) has received a number of complaints relating to sewage spillages and waste water treatment challenges in Mpumalanga. More recently, the Commission received such complaints against Nkomazi, Lekwa and Govan Mbeki Local Municipalities.
9 December 2019
Over the years, the South African Human Rights Commission in Mpumalanga (“Commission”) has received a number of complaints relating to sewage spillages and waste water treatment challenges in Mpumalanga. More recently, the Commission received such complaints against Nkomazi, Lekwa and Govan Mbeki Local Municipalities.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday 3 December 2019
Today, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC or Commission) commemorates International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). IDPD has been annually observed on 3 December around the world since 1992. The day is targeted towards building an understanding of challenges faced by persons with disabilities as well as the rights of persons with disabilities.
Tuesday 3 December 2019
Today, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC or Commission) commemorates International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). IDPD has been annually observed on 3 December around the world since 1992. The day is targeted towards building an understanding of challenges faced by persons with disabilities as well as the rights of persons with disabilities.
3 December 2019
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
The Commissioner responsible for the rights of Children and Migrants in the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), Commissioner Angie Makwetla, will be conducting a Provincial Visit in the KwaZulu-Natal Province from 2 December 2019 to 6 December 2019.
2 December 2019
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
The Commissioner responsible for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Older Persons at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), Adv. Bokankatla Malatji will be conducting a Provincial Visit in the North West from 2-5 December 2019.
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
The Commissioner responsible for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Older Persons at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), Adv. Bokankatla Malatji will be conducting a Provincial Visit in the North West from 2-5 December 2019.
02 December 2019
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) has called the Gauteng MEC’s and the City of Tshwane to account for the service delivery complaints and gross underdevelopment in Ekangala and Kungwini region.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) has called the Gauteng MEC’s and the City of Tshwane to account for the service delivery complaints and gross underdevelopment in Ekangala and Kungwini region.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
27 November 2019
The South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”), Mpumalanga provincial office (MPO) will be observing the disability month through an information session on the rights of people with disabilities. The observance aims to promote the rights and well-being of people with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of people with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
27 November 2019
The South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”), Mpumalanga provincial office (MPO) will be observing the disability month through an information session on the rights of people with disabilities. The observance aims to promote the rights and well-being of people with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of people with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
26 November 2019
ATT: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC or the Commission) will host a seminar, hosted by its Research Unit, on the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), on Wednesday, the 27th November 2019, at the Commission’s Head Office at 33 Hoofd Street, Forum 3, Braampark, Braamfontein, 2001.
ATT: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC or the Commission) will host a seminar, hosted by its Research Unit, on the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), on Wednesday, the 27th November 2019, at the Commission’s Head Office at 33 Hoofd Street, Forum 3, Braampark, Braamfontein, 2001.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
25 November 2019
The SAHRC Free State Provincial Office will host a series of capacity building workshops in collaboration with Batho Legal Advocacy Centre at the following towns.
25 November 2019
The SAHRC Free State Provincial Office will host a series of capacity building workshops in collaboration with Batho Legal Advocacy Centre at the following towns.
18 November 2019
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) and Office of the Public Protector will receive oral statements from individuals who previously held positions of oversight in relation to the Alexandra Renewal Project (ARP).
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) and Office of the Public Protector will receive oral statements from individuals who previously held positions of oversight in relation to the Alexandra Renewal Project (ARP).
15 November 2019
ATT: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC or the Commission) condemns the violent attack and assault of Commissioner Chris Nissen, Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, Thabo Makgoba, other religious leaders and other individuals at the Central Methodist Church in Cape Town.
ATT: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC or the Commission) condemns the violent attack and assault of Commissioner Chris Nissen, Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, Thabo Makgoba, other religious leaders and other individuals at the Central Methodist Church in Cape Town.
15 November 2019
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) and the Office of the Public Protector will convene a closed-door session of the Alexandra inquiry.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) and the Office of the Public Protector will convene a closed-door session of the Alexandra inquiry.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
14 November 2019
On 14 November 2019, the South African Human Rights Commission (“Commission”) convened subpoena proceedings in terms of section 15(1)(c) and (d) of the South African Human Rights Commission Act 40 of 2013 (“SAHRC Act”), following the failure of Mr Rain Moreko, a retired police officer (“Mr Moreko”) and the Mnisi Traditional Council to respond to a complaint levelled against them by the late Mr James Dibuseng Mogakane (“Mr Mogakane”) on 15 October 2018.
14 November 2019
On 14 November 2019, the South African Human Rights Commission (“Commission”) convened subpoena proceedings in terms of section 15(1)(c) and (d) of the South African Human Rights Commission Act 40 of 2013 (“SAHRC Act”), following the failure of Mr Rain Moreko, a retired police officer (“Mr Moreko”) and the Mnisi Traditional Council to respond to a complaint levelled against them by the late Mr James Dibuseng Mogakane (“Mr Mogakane”) on 15 October 2018.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
11 November 2019
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in collaboration with the Commission for Gender Equality will conduct Public Outreach and Legal Clinics in Ceres, Witzenburg Municipality.
11 November 2019
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
Commissioner Mohamed Shafie Ameermia responsible for the focal area on the right to housing, water, sanitation and business and human rights at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/Commission), is conducting a two day provincial visit from 11 – 12 November, 2019 in the KwaZulu- Natal Province.
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
Commissioner Mohamed Shafie Ameermia responsible for the focal area on the right to housing, water, sanitation and business and human rights at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/Commission), is conducting a two day provincial visit from 11 – 12 November, 2019 in the KwaZulu- Natal Province.
08 November 2019
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
The SAHRC National Commissioner Mme Angie Mahlodi Makwetla (responsible for protection and promotion of the rights of children and migrants) is concluding her week-long visit in the Limpopo Province, on the 8th of November 2019, with a stakeholder engagement on the changing landscape of children’s rights, at Bolivia Lodge, Polokwane.
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
The SAHRC National Commissioner Mme Angie Mahlodi Makwetla (responsible for protection and promotion of the rights of children and migrants) is concluding her week-long visit in the Limpopo Province, on the 8th of November 2019, with a stakeholder engagement on the changing landscape of children’s rights, at Bolivia Lodge, Polokwane.
7 November 2019
Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC or Commission) welcomes the observance of Disability Rights Awareness Month (DRAM). From the 3rd of November to the 3rd December. South Africa at large observes DRAM which concludes with the Commemoration of International Disability Day on the 3rd December. The Theme for this year’s DRAM is “Together building South Africa inclusive of Disability Rights”.
Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC or Commission) welcomes the observance of Disability Rights Awareness Month (DRAM). From the 3rd of November to the 3rd December. South Africa at large observes DRAM which concludes with the Commemoration of International Disability Day on the 3rd December. The Theme for this year’s DRAM is “Together building South Africa inclusive of Disability Rights”.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Date: 6 November 2019
The South African Human Commission, (the Commission or SAHRC) in collaboration with the Human Rights Institute of South Africa (HURISA) will commemorate African Human Rights Day through a dialogue at Constitution Hill on 7 November 2019 under the African Union (AU) theme for this year “Year of refugees, returnees and internally displaced persons: Towards durable solutions to forced displacement in Africa”.
Date: 6 November 2019
The South African Human Commission, (the Commission or SAHRC) in collaboration with the Human Rights Institute of South Africa (HURISA) will commemorate African Human Rights Day through a dialogue at Constitution Hill on 7 November 2019 under the African Union (AU) theme for this year “Year of refugees, returnees and internally displaced persons: Towards durable solutions to forced displacement in Africa”.
04 November 2019
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
The SAHRC National Commissioner Mme Angie Mahlodi Makwetla (responsible for protection and promotion of the rights of children and migrants) is conducting a week-long visit in Limpopo Province, in the week of 04-08 November 2019.
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
The SAHRC National Commissioner Mme Angie Mahlodi Makwetla (responsible for protection and promotion of the rights of children and migrants) is conducting a week-long visit in Limpopo Province, in the week of 04-08 November 2019.
01 November 2019
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (the SAHRC or the Commission) notes with concern the events that took place on Wednesday, the 30th October 2019, in the Cape Town CBD outside the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)’s office. The Commission views this event and the events which led up to action by the South African Police Service (SAPS) as complex and the SAHRC will ensure that these actions are investigated to establish if human rights were violated.
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (the SAHRC or the Commission) notes with concern the events that took place on Wednesday, the 30th October 2019, in the Cape Town CBD outside the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)’s office. The Commission views this event and the events which led up to action by the South African Police Service (SAPS) as complex and the SAHRC will ensure that these actions are investigated to establish if human rights were violated.
30 October 2019
ATT: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC or the Commission) has received complaints related to alleged hate speech directed via social media, at persons of the Hindu faith, who celebrated Diwali on Sunday evening, the 27th October 2019.
ATT: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC or the Commission) has received complaints related to alleged hate speech directed via social media, at persons of the Hindu faith, who celebrated Diwali on Sunday evening, the 27th October 2019.
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