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SAHRC
Media Statement: The South African Human Rights Commission notes incorrect statements by Mr Kenny Kunene around Miss South Africa
Attention: Editors and Reporters
09 August 2024
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/Commission) has noted with serious concern false and dangerous utterances by Councillor Kenny Kunene.
Mr Kunene participated in an interview on the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) in which he accused the Commission of issuing a media statement to the effect that it will take steps against individuals that were seen to be abusing Ms Chidimma Adetshina. Mr Kunene further called for the Department of Home Affairs to come to the Commission to verify the identity and immigration status of people who work at the SAHRC.
Media Statement: The South African Human Rights Commission embarks on a month-long campaign to highlight and address challenges facing women.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
09 July 2024
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/Commission) marks Women’s Day by embarking on a month-long campaign to empower women to dismantle structures that oppresses them, defend and assert their rights when violated. This is a special campaign dedicated to Women’s month, August.
Media Advisory: SAHRC to table the KwaZulu-Natal Schools Monitoring Report with MEC for Education, KwaZulu-Natal
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 08 August 2024
The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission) has finalised its KZN Public Schools Monitoring Report. The report documents the Commission’s observations of the conditions of learning in selected schools across the various Districts of the Province. The report draws on a sample of selected schools to identify systemic and common challenges. In addition, provide the groundwork for future interventions and public policy shifts that are necessary in the province’s education sector.
Media Alert: SAHRC Limpopo Provincial Office inspects and monitors detention facilities in Polokwane Police Station.
Date: 08 August 2024
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) Limpopo Provincial Office (LPO) supporting Commissioner Sandra Makoasha will today be inspecting and monitoring the detention facilities in Polokwane Police Station.
Media Statement: SAHRC concerned about violent incident at Matsediso Primary School, Katlehong
Attention: Editors and Reporters
07 August 2024
The South African Human Rights Commission has noted with concern violent incident that took place at Matsediso Primary School in Katlehong, Gauteng Province. The videos on social media show a well-known pastor carrying two pangas accompanied by a man holding a riffle in an altercation at the school.
Media Advisory: The Gauteng Provincial Office in partnership with Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Incorporated will host a Women’s Dialogue
Attention: Editors and Reporters
07 AUGUST 2024
The South African Human Rights Commission’s (Commission) Gauteng Provincial Office (GPO) in partnership with Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Incorporated (CDH) will commemorate Women’s Day by hosting a “Lawyers in Various Spaces Dialogue”.
Media Advisory: SAHRC Limpopo Provincial Office continues with its inquiry on Mining Activities in Limpopo Province.
Date: 07 August 2024
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC) Limpopo Provincial Office (LPO) will continue with its hearing on mining activities in Limpopo today from 09h00 to 12h00.
Media Advisory: The SAHRC Gauteng Provincial Office & Commissioner Madlingozi will meet with the Gauteng MEC for Social Development to discuss the NPO funding crisis
Attention: Editors and Reporters
06 AUGUST 2024
The South African Human Rights Commission’s (“SAHRC”) Gauteng Provincial Office is investigating the funding crisis experienced by Non-Profit Organisations (“NPOs”) since the beginning of the 2024/2025 financial year. The crisis has had a devasting impact on the operational running of various NPOs in the province. Several NPOs have been forced to make drastic decisions such as retrenching staff and cutting down on the delivery of essential services.
Media Advisory: SAHRC to engage with Water Services Authorities in Mpumalanga
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 06 August 2024
Water is central in leading a life with dignity. The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 in section 27(1)(b) entrenches the right to have access to sufficient water. Municipalities which are designated as Water Services Authorities (WSAs) in terms of the Water Services Act 108 of 1997 play a crucial role in providing water. Unfortunately, some WSAs in the country are severely challenged and struggle to fulfil this important constitutional and statutory obligation of providing water to all households within their jurisdictions.
Media Advisory: The SAHRC North West Provincial Office will host a joint stakeholder engagement with relevant Government departments to address monitoring findings
Attention: Editors and Reporters
05 AUGUST 2024
The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC) North West Provincial Office will host a joint stakeholder engagement with the South African Police Service, the Department of Correctional Services and the Department of Public Works.
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