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SAHRC
Friday, 10 February 2017 06:52
SAHRC response to COSATU
Wednesday, 9 February 2017
Media Statement
1. The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) notes the statement released by the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU).
2. In terms of section 184 of the Constitution, the Commission is mandated to monitor, promote and protect the observance of human rights, as set out in the Bill of Rights, in South Africa. The Commission performs this function independently, on behalf of all South Africans without fear or favour.
Media Statement
1. The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) notes the statement released by the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU).
2. In terms of section 184 of the Constitution, the Commission is mandated to monitor, promote and protect the observance of human rights, as set out in the Bill of Rights, in South Africa. The Commission performs this function independently, on behalf of all South Africans without fear or favour.
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Wednesday, 08 February 2017 13:13
Update on the South African Human Right Commission’s Intervention on Limpopo Textbooks and Stationery
Wednesday, 8th February 2017
The Chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission), Advocate Bongani Majola and the Commissioner responsible for Basic Education, Advocate Andre Gaum, met with the Minister of Basic Education, Mrs Angelina Motshekga, the Deputy Minister of Basic Education, Mr Enver Surty and Limpopo Province’s Education MEC, Ishmael Kgetjepe, this week, in Pretoria, to discuss the delivery of textbooks and stationery in the affected province.
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Wednesday, 08 February 2017 06:35
SAHRC Response on Statement by the Democratic Alliance on Esidimeni Patient Transfers
Tuesday, 7 February 2017
“The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) re-iterates its deep regret at the grave tragedy that unfolded following the transfer of patients from Life Esidimeni. The Commission notes that this is a matter that requires close attention to avoid a re-occurrence of such a tragedy in future,” said Advocate Bongani Majola, Chairperson of the Commission in response to the statement attributed to the Democratic Alliance (DA).
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Thursday, 19 January 2017 07:18
SAHRC advocates for access to education for children with disabilities
18 January 2017
The report stated that our government is failing to guarantee the right to education for many children and young adults with disabilities.
Reacting to a recent report by Human Rights Watch, The SA Human Rights Commission is calling on the Basic Education Department to do more to ensure that children with disabilities have access to education.
The report stated that our government is failing to guarantee the right to education for many children and young adults with disabilities.
Reacting to a recent report by Human Rights Watch, The SA Human Rights Commission is calling on the Basic Education Department to do more to ensure that children with disabilities have access to education.
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Monday, 23 January 2017 07:14
President Jacob Zuma meets Chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission
20 January 2017
President Zuma this morning, 20 January 2017, met with the Chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission, Adv Bongani Majola at his Mahlamba Ndlopfu residence in Pretoria.
It was their first meeting since the appointment of Adv Majola in December last year.
President Zuma this morning, 20 January 2017, met with the Chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission, Adv Bongani Majola at his Mahlamba Ndlopfu residence in Pretoria.
It was their first meeting since the appointment of Adv Majola in December last year.
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Thursday, 26 January 2017 07:09
LGBTI organisations are not surprised by the Grace Bible Church hate speech incident‚ saying that other churches around the country are guilty of the same thing.
24 January 2017
While the incident sparked outrage‚ some of them will not be taking any action against the church as they say the problem with hate speech towards the LBGTI community is common and needed a long‚ lasting solution.
Lerato Phalakatshela‚ hate crime manager at the OUT‚ a clinic for the LGBTI community‚ said the organisation has been in talks with the South African Council of Churches and the Department of Justice to find common ground on hate speech.
While the incident sparked outrage‚ some of them will not be taking any action against the church as they say the problem with hate speech towards the LBGTI community is common and needed a long‚ lasting solution.
Lerato Phalakatshela‚ hate crime manager at the OUT‚ a clinic for the LGBTI community‚ said the organisation has been in talks with the South African Council of Churches and the Department of Justice to find common ground on hate speech.
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Monday, 06 February 2017 07:09
LGBTI organisations are not surprised by the Grace Bible Church hate speech incident‚ saying that other churches around the country are guilty of the same thing.
24 January 2017
While the incident sparked outrage‚ some of them will not be taking any action against the church as they say the problem with hate speech towards the LBGTI community is common and needed a long‚ lasting solution.
Lerato Phalakatshela‚ hate crime manager at the OUT‚ a clinic for the LGBTI community‚ said the organisation has been in talks with the South African Council of Churches and the Department of Justice to find common ground on hate speech.
While the incident sparked outrage‚ some of them will not be taking any action against the church as they say the problem with hate speech towards the LBGTI community is common and needed a long‚ lasting solution.
Lerato Phalakatshela‚ hate crime manager at the OUT‚ a clinic for the LGBTI community‚ said the organisation has been in talks with the South African Council of Churches and the Department of Justice to find common ground on hate speech.
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Monday, 06 February 2017 07:00
'We are under attack'
31 January 2017
Cape Town – Deep concern has been expressed by the Save Somali Community (SSC) alleging that their countrymen are being targeted in Western Cape townships. At least eight Somali shopkeepers have been killed in just over a month. “We feel like we are under attack. Our traders are now fearful to even step outside their shops, and instead remain inside their stores." "We are not sure what the motive is, but it is a big concern for us all,” said Abdi Alas Gure of the SSC. He said it appeared that their “brothers” who owned businesses in the townships were being victimised.
Cape Town – Deep concern has been expressed by the Save Somali Community (SSC) alleging that their countrymen are being targeted in Western Cape townships. At least eight Somali shopkeepers have been killed in just over a month. “We feel like we are under attack. Our traders are now fearful to even step outside their shops, and instead remain inside their stores." "We are not sure what the motive is, but it is a big concern for us all,” said Abdi Alas Gure of the SSC. He said it appeared that their “brothers” who owned businesses in the townships were being victimised.
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Thursday, 02 February 2017 13:20
The South African Human Rights Commission calls for the exercise of a greater duty of care for the protection of the rights of vulnerable people.
Wednesday, 2 February 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) welcomes the “Report into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of mentally ill patients: Gauteng Province, No Guns: 94+ Silent Deaths And Still Counting”, released by the Health Ombudsman, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba on 1 February 2017.
The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) welcomes the “Report into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of mentally ill patients: Gauteng Province, No Guns: 94+ Silent Deaths And Still Counting”, released by the Health Ombudsman, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba on 1 February 2017.
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Wednesday, 01 February 2017 13:36
94 mentally ill patients died
The recently released report by the Health Ombudsman, Malegapuru Makgoba has revealed that at least 94 mental health patients died in Gauteng, after they were transferred from Life Esidimeni Centre.
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