6 August 2021
ATT: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (the SAHRC or the Commission), has resolved to probe the unrest which occurred in KZN and Gauteng during July 2021, following its unequivocal condemnation of the violence and unlawful conduct which ensued during the unrest. The SAHRC reiterates State responsibility in terms of Section 7 of the Constitution to “respect, promote and fulfil” all the rights in the Bill of Rights of the Constitution. These rights include – but are not limited to - equality, human dignity, freedom and security of the person, freedom of movement and residence, freedom of trade, occupation and profession, and various socio-economic rights such as housing, health care, food, water, and education.