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SAHRC

16 November 2017

The SA Human Rights Commission says it’s hearings on the status of mental health care in the country has revealed a shortage of skills, training and resources. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi requested the commission to investigate the sector following the Life Esidimeni tragedy. SAHRC Chairman Bongani Majola spoke with EWN about this matter. Source: EWN
17 November 2017

The South African Human Rights Commission has revealed that there is a shortage of skills, training and resources when it comes to mental healthcare in the country. The Commission is investigating the sector following the Life Esidimeni tragedy and SAHRC Chairperson Bongani Majola was also mentioned. Source: Kaya FM
The South African Human Rights Commission’s [SAHRC] Eastern Cape Provincial Office has been inundated with complaints relating to a whole range of issues affecting the delivery of quality basic education in the province. To this end, the Eastern Cape Commission’s office will be hosting a Provincial Indaba on Education with a particular focus on School Infrastructure. Aubrey Mdazana from the SAHRC in the province elaborated on this. Source: Umhlobo Wenene
Saturday, 04 November 2017 07:17

South coast residents want court to intervene

4 November 2017

South coast residents say their human rights are being violated as water woes continue in the Ugu District Municipality.

Just weeks after a blockage at one of the main reservoirs left thousands of taps dry for days, there's another crisis - this time due to a workers' strike which is said to be illegal.
Tuesday, 07 November 2017 07:14

Hardship and heroes in Ugu water crisis

7 November 2017

Water services are trickling back in some South Coast towns after striking municipal workers returned to work.

But, with reservoir levels as low as 1% this week, other areas are still dependent on tanks for water to bath, flush and cook.

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