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SAHRC
South African human rights agency assesses complaint against Shoprite
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) said on Monday it was assessing a complaint against African retail giant Shoprite following allegations of abuse and unlawful arrest of workers at a branch near Cape Town.
South African radio stations stand up for human rights
24 July 2017
The farm worker from the Mohodi Molemole, in the Limpopo district of South Africa, had been unable to work. One morning, while riding the back of a trailer provided by her then employer for transport, the trailer detached from the tractor and crashed. Kubyana was injured and had been unable to work since. She was also unsure what to do.
SAHRC welcomes judgment in Qwelane Matter – SAHRC: “Freedom of expression should not be used as a veil for hate speech”
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 18 August 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC or the Commission) welcomes the judgment delivered today by the South Gauteng High Court (Equality Court) in the South African Human Rights Commission & 3 Others v Jon Qwelane matter (case number 44/2009EQ).
Jon Qwelane found guilty of hate speech
Johannesburg - Former ambassador to Uganda Jon Qwelane was found guilty of hate speech, in the South Gauteng High Court on Friday.
Media Invite: SAHRC hosts press briefing on Jon Qwelane’ s Hate speech Judgment by the Equality Court
18th August 2017
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission(SAHRC) invites members of the media to a press briefing on the Jon Qwelane’ s hate speech Judgment that is due to be delivered at the South Gauteng Equality Court today.
SAHRC asks for end to ‘conspiracy of silence’
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) urges all South African to end a “conspiracy of silence” around the abuse of women.
We’ll always live in squalor‚ say Matholesville residents during HRC visit
11 August 2017
Nthabiseng Mgiqwa’s shack is right opposite an old gold mine shaft‚ which is filled with plastics‚ used nappies‚ rotting vegetables and dirty water.
DA to report Manana to Commission for Gender Equality
Cape Town - The DA on Sunday said it would report Higher Education deputy minister Mduduzi Manana to the Commission for Gender Equality following allegations of mistreatment by female staff members in his department.
Whose values inform school traditions?
The education system has faced many obstacles over the past few years.
From challenges regarding language as a medium of instruction and admission procedures that perpetuate discrimination and inequality, to codes of conduct that violate the fundamental principles of our Constitution.
Vicki Momberg's K-word case postponed to September
Johannesburg - The case against former estate agent and alleged racist Vicki Momberg was postponed in the Randburg Magistrate's Court on Tuesday.
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The Human Rights Commission is the national institution established to support constitutional democracy. It is committed to promote respect for, observance of and protection of human rights for everyone without fear or favour.
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