15 September 2016

Johannesburg - Lack of communication between government and communities resulted in the targeting of schools by protesters seeking ways to draw attention to their plight, a report by the South African Human Rights Commission has found.

14 September 2016

By: Mfanelo Dlamini

The Constitutional Court passed judgment on Tuesday that sees garnishee orders calling for legal oversight to determine if they are fair and reasonable, and if the amount is appropriate.

15 September 2016

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has released its report on how protest action impacts the right to basic education. With the tough task of balancing the right to protest along with a student’s right to basic education, the SAHRC made significant findings based on hearings with various stakeholders.

19 September 2016

The South African Human Rights Commission is meeting with Eastern Cape MECs and Mayors this week to deal with complaints raised by the public on service delivery and human rights related issues.

19 September 2016

Press release By Desiree Van Der Walt

The DA has written to the Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, requesting that the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) report be tabled in Parliament and its recommendations given effect to without delay. The SAHRC was charged with investigating the effects of protest action on the quality of education received by our learners across the country.

SAHRC REPORT

National Investigative Hearing into the Impact of Protest-related

Action on the Right to a Basic Education in South Africa

 Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Attention: Editors and Reporters

 The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission) will release a report arising from its National Investigative Hearing into the Impact of Protest-related Action on the Right to a Basic Education in South Africa on 15^th September 2016.

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.