13 September 2016

Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) applauds the ruling by the Constitutional Court in the matter of University of Stellenbosch Legal Aid Clinic and Others v Minister of Justice and Correctional Services and Others and other related matters  to declare that judicial oversight in the granting of emoluments attachment orders (EAO) is a necessary prerequisite.

18 September 2016

By Commissioner Lindiwe Mokate, SAHRC Commissioner responsible for Children’s Rights and Basic Education

Protests that target schools have taught us that we all have a role to play in safeguarding children’s rights, writes Lindiwe Mokate.

South Africa is among the countries that have the highest number of protests in the world - an estimated 13 500 a year, according to the police.

Tuesday, September 13, 2016
 
Attention: Editors and Reporters
 
The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) welcomes the decision by the Minister of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba, not to allow Pastor Steven Anderson into South Africa as a demonstration of political commitment in the quest to take forward South Africa’s commitment to Resolution 275 by the African Commission, and the provisions of the South African Constitution.

Monday, 12 September 16

Attention Editors:

On Tuesday, 13 September 2016 at 10h00 the Constitutional Court will hand down judgment in University of Stellenbosch Legal Aid Clinic and Others v The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services and Others CCT 127/15.  The South African Human Rights Commission has participated as amicus curiae (friend of the court) in the matter.

09th September 2016

ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will be hosting a two day National Hearing on the 13th – 14th September 2016 to address the Underlying Socio-economic Challenges of Mining-Affected Communities in the country.

07th September 2016

Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) has noted with concern the allegations of marginalisation and discriminatory treatment of Black female learners at Pretoria High School for Girls, the Sans Souci High School in Cape Town, Saint Michael's School for Girls (SMS) in Bloemfontein, as well as other incidents and allegations emanating from other schools since.  

26 August 2016

It has been eight years but former newspaper columnist Jon Qwelane’s controversial battle for freedom of speech couldn’t have come at a better time.

24 August 2016

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is concerned at the attacks on farmers and their workers in many parts of the country.

17 August 2016

Cape Town - The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will conduct an in-loco inspection on Wednesday at the site of a proposed sanitation project in Port Elizabeth amid a dispute over whether the council has started construction on the project or not.

17 August 2016

DURBAN – Disabled black children, especially those in remote rural areas, face a raw deal when it comes to getting an education, the South African Human Rights Commission said on Tuesday.