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SAHRC
Media Advisory: SAHRC in Eastern Cape to hold a strategic stakeholder engagement with Walter Sisulu University
Attention: Editors and Reporters
15 August 2024
In a significant step towards enhancing the realization, promotion and protection of human rights in the Eastern Cape and across South Africa, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in the Eastern Cape signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Walter Sisulu University (WSU) in 2022.
Media Advisory: The South African Human Rights Commission, Limpopo Provincial Office to meet with Thulamela Local Municipality following a complaint received relating to operations at Thohoyandou Landfill Site.
Date: 15 August 2024
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Having an environment that is protected; and that is not harmful to the health and well-being of communities is essential to everyone’s health, dignity, and prosperity. In recognition of the fundamental importance of a good environment, the Constitution of South Africa entrenches this right in terms of Section 24.
Media Alert: SAHRC Limpopo Provincial Office monitors detention facilities in the South African Police Services (SAPS) – Magatle and Zebediela.
Date: 15 August 2024
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) Limpopo Provincial Office (LPO) continue to observe and revere the Thursday in Black campaign towards a world without rape and violence, as part of commemorating Women’s Month 2024, the Limpopo Provincial Office will conduct the monitoring of the places of detention – South African Police Services – cells.
Media Advisory: The Gauteng Provincial Office will host a stakeholder engagement in Soshanguve following public safety concerns in the area.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
14 August 2024
The South African Human Rights Commission’s (Commission) Gauteng Provincial Office will host a stakeholder engagement with various stakeholders in the Soshanguve community.
Media Advisory: SAHRC Commissioner Nomahlubi Khwinana to lead monitoring at facilities for vulnerable people and a stakeholder engagement with the Northern Cape Department of Social Development
14 August 2024
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) led by Commissioner Nomahlubi Khwinana will conduct targeted monitoring at facilities for vulnerable people in Kimberley and a stakeholder engagement with the Northern Cape Department of Social Development. These events are part of ongoing efforts to enhance the welfare and rights of the most vulnerable populations.
Media Advisories: Human Rights Advocacy and Outreach Program for Justice Week
Attention: Editors and Reporters
13 August 2024
The South African Human Rights Commission’s North West Provincial Office will embark on community outreach activities during justice week from 13 to 16 August 2024.
Media Advisory: The SAHRC Eastern Cape initiates Inquiry into the Walter Sisulu University Protest
Attention: Editors and Reporters
13 August 2024
On or about 27 May 2024, the South African Human Rights Commission (Commission) in the Eastern Cape Provincial Office (ECPO) was alerted through various media publications to an incident during a protest at Walter Sisulu University. In this incident, nine (9) students were injured by rubber bullets allegedly fired by the South African Police Services (SAPS) and security personnel. Some reports indicated the use of live ammunition to disperse the crowds. These reports alleged that the crowd management methods employed were excessive and fall outside of the prescripts of the empowering legislation.
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.
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