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.