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1 February 2022
ATT: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission) has noted the decision by Cabinet on 31 January 2022 to review the resumption of schooling to full-time learning in all schools. The Commission welcomes this decision and is encouraged by the government’s prioritisation of teaching and learning.
ATT: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission) has noted the decision by Cabinet on 31 January 2022 to review the resumption of schooling to full-time learning in all schools. The Commission welcomes this decision and is encouraged by the government’s prioritisation of teaching and learning.
31 JANUARY 2022
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The SAHRC Limpopo Provincial Office led by Commissioner Ntuli and J.B. Sibanyoni will this week (31 January 2022 - 04 January 2022) conduct follow-up site-visits and monitoring of areas affected by lack of access to clean drinking water and some of the areas affected negatively by mining activities in the Limpopo Province.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The SAHRC Limpopo Provincial Office led by Commissioner Ntuli and J.B. Sibanyoni will this week (31 January 2022 - 04 January 2022) conduct follow-up site-visits and monitoring of areas affected by lack of access to clean drinking water and some of the areas affected negatively by mining activities in the Limpopo Province.
Date: 26 January 2022
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) will be hosting a webinar on local government service delivery through infrastructure development and management.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) will be hosting a webinar on local government service delivery through infrastructure development and management.
20 January 2022
ATT: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission or the SAHRC) joins the rest of the nation in mourning the passing of yet another pillar upon which South Africa’s constitutional democracy was built. In a statement, Dr Max Coleman’s family confirmed that he had passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, the 16th January 2022, aged 95.
ATT: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission or the SAHRC) joins the rest of the nation in mourning the passing of yet another pillar upon which South Africa’s constitutional democracy was built. In a statement, Dr Max Coleman’s family confirmed that he had passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, the 16th January 2022, aged 95.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
19 January 2022
The South African Human Rights Commission has issued the Mayor and Municipal Manager of Nyandeni Local Municipality with a Subpoena Notice to Appear before the Commission in terms of Section 15 (1) (c) and (d) of the Human Rights Commission Act No. 40 of 2013.
19 January 2022
The South African Human Rights Commission has issued the Mayor and Municipal Manager of Nyandeni Local Municipality with a Subpoena Notice to Appear before the Commission in terms of Section 15 (1) (c) and (d) of the Human Rights Commission Act No. 40 of 2013.
27 December 2021
ATT: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission or the SAHRC) joins the rest of the Nation and the world in mourning the passing of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.
ATT: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission or the SAHRC) joins the rest of the Nation and the world in mourning the passing of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.
21 December 2021
Good morning everyone, and welcome especially to members of the media and everyone else participating in this, the final Monthly Media Briefing by the South African Human Rights Commission for the year 2021.
Good morning everyone, and welcome especially to members of the media and everyone else participating in this, the final Monthly Media Briefing by the South African Human Rights Commission for the year 2021.
20 December 2021
Attention Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (the SAHRC or the Commission) will host its final monthly media briefing for the year 2021, on Tuesday the 21st December 2021 at 10:00 AM.
The briefing will be led by the Deputy Chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission, Fatima Chohan and Commissioner André Gaum.
Attention Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (the SAHRC or the Commission) will host its final monthly media briefing for the year 2021, on Tuesday the 21st December 2021 at 10:00 AM.
The briefing will be led by the Deputy Chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission, Fatima Chohan and Commissioner André Gaum.
15 December 2021
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights (the Commission) appeals to the people of South Africa for calm.
It has noted the decision of the North Gauteng High Court nullifying and setting aside the decision of the head of the Department of Correctional Services to grant medical parole to former President Jacob Zuma and ordering the latter to return to Correctional Services to serve the remainder of the sentence that had been imposed on him by the Constitutional Court. The Commission also notes that the social media is already abuzz with statements that have the potential to inflame the situation in the country. Some statements have been made on public news media which can have the same effect. The Commission recalls that such media statements did in fact inflame the situation in June / July 2021 and led to the July unrest that took many innocent lives and resulted in large scale destruction of property in addition to violations of other human rights of many people in the country. The Commission is in the process of investigating that July unrest.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights (the Commission) appeals to the people of South Africa for calm.
It has noted the decision of the North Gauteng High Court nullifying and setting aside the decision of the head of the Department of Correctional Services to grant medical parole to former President Jacob Zuma and ordering the latter to return to Correctional Services to serve the remainder of the sentence that had been imposed on him by the Constitutional Court. The Commission also notes that the social media is already abuzz with statements that have the potential to inflame the situation in the country. Some statements have been made on public news media which can have the same effect. The Commission recalls that such media statements did in fact inflame the situation in June / July 2021 and led to the July unrest that took many innocent lives and resulted in large scale destruction of property in addition to violations of other human rights of many people in the country. The Commission is in the process of investigating that July unrest.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
12 December 2021
The South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”) Mpumalanga Provincial office will be signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Greater Rape Intervention Programme (GRIP).
12 December 2021
The South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”) Mpumalanga Provincial office will be signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Greater Rape Intervention Programme (GRIP).
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 10th December 2021
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and the University of Cape Town’s Online High School have partnered on an initiative that aims to accelerate access to Online Learning, particularly for girl children in rural areas. In its pilot phase, set for the 2022 school calendar, this important collaboration will focus on the communities of the Valley of a Thousand Hills, about 50 km northwest of Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 10th December 2021
This year, 2021, the 10th December marks an auspicious day at is the 25th anniversary of the signing of the South African Constitution on International Human Rights Day.
Friday, 10th December 2021
This year, 2021, the 10th December marks an auspicious day at is the 25th anniversary of the signing of the South African Constitution on International Human Rights Day.
9 December 2021
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The SAHRC Limpopo Provincial Office (LPO) will commemorate International Human Rights Day at the Hlaneki Royal Kraal on 10 December 2021.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
06 December 2021
The South African Human Rights Commission will conduct various monitoring of schools, places of older persons, persons living with disabilities detention centres, equality courts and vaccination sites will be conducted.
02 DECEMBER 2021
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) will celebrate the launch of the new offices of the Gauteng Provincial Office and the Head Office. The GPO and Head Office have relocated from Forum 3, 33 Hoofd Street, Braamfontein to JD House, 27 Stiemens Street, Braamfontein Johannesburg.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) will celebrate the launch of the new offices of the Gauteng Provincial Office and the Head Office. The GPO and Head Office have relocated from Forum 3, 33 Hoofd Street, Braamfontein to JD House, 27 Stiemens Street, Braamfontein Johannesburg.
25 November 2021
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Last week Monday, 15 November 2021, the South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”), commenced its National Investigative Hearing into the July 2021 Unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng Provinces. Throughout the week, the Hearing Panel heard testimony from survivors, various community members as well as industry players in commerce and private security. Following an application by the Evidence Leaders, the Panel granted a ruling for an inspection in loco in Pietermaritzburg, Phoenix and surrounding areas and such inspection took place on Friday, 19 November 2021.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Last week Monday, 15 November 2021, the South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”), commenced its National Investigative Hearing into the July 2021 Unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng Provinces. Throughout the week, the Hearing Panel heard testimony from survivors, various community members as well as industry players in commerce and private security. Following an application by the Evidence Leaders, the Panel granted a ruling for an inspection in loco in Pietermaritzburg, Phoenix and surrounding areas and such inspection took place on Friday, 19 November 2021.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
24 November 2021
On 25 November 2021, the North West Provincial Office of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women under the theme: enhancing the effectiveness of the crime prevention and criminal justice measures to eliminate violence against women
24 November 2021
On 25 November 2021, the North West Provincial Office of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women under the theme: enhancing the effectiveness of the crime prevention and criminal justice measures to eliminate violence against women
Attention: Editors and Reporters
24 November 2021
On 24 November 2021, the North West Provincial Office of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will host a Dialogue under the theme: Enhancing awareness about mental health issues and mobilizing efforts in support of mental healthcare services in the North West Province
Attention: Editors and Reporters
22 November 2021
The Mpumalanga Provincial Office will be visiting 10 magistrate courts and 10 police stations in Gert Sibande District Municipality. The visits are aimed at rolling out the equality toolkit and to raise awareness on the functionality of the equality courts among the court and South African Police Services (SAPS) officials.
22 November 2021
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (the SAHRC or the Commission) has noted with concern, messages circulating on social media which claim that the possible contamination of popular children’s food item (colloquially known as ‘2 minute noodles’) is the result of tampering with the products by foreign nationals, described as illegal immigrants.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (the SAHRC or the Commission) has noted with concern, messages circulating on social media which claim that the possible contamination of popular children’s food item (colloquially known as ‘2 minute noodles’) is the result of tampering with the products by foreign nationals, described as illegal immigrants.
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