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Limpopo

Achievements
  • For the past three years the Limpopo Provincial Office has managed to successfully resolve numerous human rights complaints related to human rights violations by the government and private individuals. Water and sanitation
  • After the tragic death of a grade 3 learner who drowned after falling into a pit-toilet in Chibeng outside Polokwane, and a subsequent SARHC investigation, Within three weeks of the conclusion of the SAHRC’s investigation, and as a direct result of the Commission’s findings, the Department of Basic Education built new toilets for the benefit of the learners at Malamulele Secondary School, Lukwarani Primary School at Vhembe District. Working with the Department of Basic Education, the SAHRC has thus been responsible for the provision of water and sanitation to more than 15 schools around the province.
  • After interventions by the SAHRC, many villages in Limpopo now have access to water.
  • The SAHRC also intervened in Thulamela Municipality a person with disability was discriminated against. After the work of the SARHC, the individual received their house.
  • The SAHRC is currently working with all stakeholders in the Mapela community to resolve challenges that result in Human Rights violations.
    • Education
    To ensure the right to access to basic education, the Limpopo office of the SAHRC has worked with the Department of Basic Education to ensure the admission of many children to different schools around Limpopo.

    Business and Human Rights
    • The SAHRC brought peace and stability in Mapela communities through mediation.
    • There are many additional successes that have been achieved by the SAHRC in Limpopo. Please read our monthly reports for more details.
    Provincial Manager:
    Azwidini Victor Mavhidula
    Provincial Manager –Limpopo
    Tel: 015 291 3500
    Fax: 015 291 3505
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