Media Invite

Attention: Editors and Reporters

06 August 2018

The SAHRC, DOJ&CD, and ProBono.Org in partnership with stakeholders from government departments and civil society organisations will be hosting an outreach clinic in Pietermaritzburg. This initiative is designed to inform the community about their rights and responsibilities; to create a platform for the community to engage directly with stakeholders and to provide a free legal advisory desk.

July 25, 2018

The SAHRC investigation and findings followed several protests by the community about the state of water in Hammanskraal.

25 July 2018

Johannesburg - The Democratic Alliance said on Wednesday conditions at the Elonwabeni Old Age Home in KwaZulu-Natal are so dire that it had reported the matter to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).

26 July 2018

South Africa is regarded as the most unequal country in the world, according to a report released by the South African Human Rights Commission at the start of July.

26 July 2018

The South African Human Rights Commission on Wednesday did a site inspection of Bo-Kaap following complaints from residents about gentrification and over-development in the area.
The SAHRC is currently mediating between residents and property developers Blok.
The walk-about was led by SAHRC commissioner Dr Chris Nissen, and was essentially a tour of the historic significance of Bo-Kaap and how to preserve it.

27 July 2018

Johannesburg - The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) said on Friday it stands with scores of women and non-gender conforming people expected to embark on a nationwide march next week against gender-based violence in South Africa.

31 Jul 2018

Protecting women and children is everyone’s responsibility.

Government condemns any form of violence against women and children. We must work together with police, prosecutors and courts to ensure that those who hurt and abuse others are arrested and convicted.

1 August 2018

The #TotalShutDown marches have spilled over to neighbouring Lesotho and Namibia where women and non-gender conforming people are taking a stand against gender-based violence.

Attention: Editors and Reporters

27 July 2018

The Eastern Cape Provincial Office will be embarking on Public Outreach Engagements in Enoch Mgijima Municipality. The Public Outreach Engagements are intended at promoting the understanding of the Child-friendly Complaints Handling Procedures targeting schools.

Attention: Editors and Reporters

Friday, 27 July 2018

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC or Commission) expresses its support for the peaceful march in protest of violence against women planned for 1 August 2018.