03 July 2024

Attention: Editors and Reporters

The Free State Provincial Office (FSPO) convened a stakeholder engagement on teenage pregnancy in 2023, prompted by concerning statistics from the Free State Department of Health. The data indicated that between 2002 and 2003, 150 young girls between the ages of 10 and 14 gave birth in a four-month period in the province.

Attention: Editors and Reporters

02 July 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ Commission) welcomes the announcement of the new Cabinet of the Government of National Unity (GNU) by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The Commission extends congratulations to the ministers and deputy ministers on their appointments.

Attention: Editors and Reporters

28 June 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”) is constitutionally mandated to promote and provide education on human rights. In alignment with this mandate, the Commission’s Eastern Cape Provincial Office (ECPO), in partnership with the Safer South Africa Foundation (SSAF), will conduct a community public outreach engagement. This initiative aims to inform and empower youth and children in conflict with the law about their rights and the rights of others, emphasizing the application of human rights principles in everyday life.

28 June 2024  
                                                                                
Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) in the Northern Cape Province will be conducting a community outreach and a legal clinic in Windsorton as it recognises the importance of maintaining strong connections with local communities to fulfil its mandate.

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27 June 2024

The Western Cape Provincial Office (WCPO) of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will host a stakeholder engagement to address and discuss protective measures provided to evictees during unlawful evictions.

Date: 27 June 2024

Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) Limpopo Provincial Office (LPO) invites members of the media to a briefing following a 3-day inquiry on mining activities in Limpopo. The inquiry was held from 25 June and concludes today.

27 June 2024                                                                                                   

Attention: Editors and Reporters

South Africa is home to a diverse population that includes a significant number of foreign nationals, including migrants and refugees. These individuals contribute to the cultural, social, and economic fabric of our nation. Despite the legal protections guaranteed by the South African Constitution and international human rights treaties, foreign nationals often face significant challenges, including discrimination, exclusion, xenophobia, and barriers to accessing essential services such as education and healthcare. The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) is committed to addressing these challenges and recognises that addressing them requires a concerted and collaborative effort from all sectors of society.

Attention: Editors and Reporters

27 June 2024

The Western Cape Provincial Office (WCPO) of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will host a stakeholder engagement, to address the pervasive and ongoing human rights violations which take place in the form of bullying in schools in the Western Cape.

Attention: Editors and Reporters

25 June 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission’s Eastern Cape Provincial Office (SAHRC ECPO), in collaboration with the South African Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA) and the Central Drug Authority (CDA), is set to host a critical webinar on the Enyobeni Tavern tragedy. The event will delve into the harrowing incident that claimed the lives of 21 young people, unpacking the contents of its Investigative Report and highlight the urgent need to address underage drinking and its severe implications on children’s rights.

26 June 2024

Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) in the Northern Cape Province will be conducting a community human rights champions empowerment workshop dedicated to empowering individuals and organisations who are at the forefront of advocating for human rights and social justice within their communities. It is envisaged that these individuals and organisations will, in turn, empower marginalised communities, minority groups and vulnerable people to access and realise their human rights and to deepen an understanding of human rights, as over time, levels of awareness increase through multiplier effects.