The Democratic Alliance has handed over a dossier to the to the South Africa Human Rights Commission containing what it claims is “racist and derogatory” comments made by Truman Prince, Beaufort West Mayor.
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Wednesday, 13 July 2016 06:54
The DA handed over more than a dozen affidavits to the SAHRC, which contains claims that Prince referred to members as “stupid monkeys”
Wednesday, 13 July 2016 06:50
There’s a price on the heads of people with albinismlbinism
13 July 2016
It has been over two weeks since four-year-old, Maneliswa Ntombela, a child with albinism, was abducted while he played with his cousin near his Esikhawini home in Richards Bay. According to media reports, the cousin told her mother, Qhaphi Ntombela, that two men who appeared to know Maneliswa’s name had abducted him.
It has been over two weeks since four-year-old, Maneliswa Ntombela, a child with albinism, was abducted while he played with his cousin near his Esikhawini home in Richards Bay. According to media reports, the cousin told her mother, Qhaphi Ntombela, that two men who appeared to know Maneliswa’s name had abducted him.
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Friday, 08 July 2016 06:47
South Africa: Legislation to Stop Predatory Wage Deductions Underway
08 July 2016
Debt collectors have been exploiting involuntary and uninformed agreements with debtors
The National Assembly is considering an amendment bill to the Magistrates' Court Act 32 of 1944 to curb predatory wage garnishment orders. Officially known as emolument attachment orders (EAO's), these are court orders that require employers to deduct payments from the salary of an employee to service debts.
Debt collectors have been exploiting involuntary and uninformed agreements with debtors
The National Assembly is considering an amendment bill to the Magistrates' Court Act 32 of 1944 to curb predatory wage garnishment orders. Officially known as emolument attachment orders (EAO's), these are court orders that require employers to deduct payments from the salary of an employee to service debts.
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Wednesday, 06 July 2016 06:45
SAHRC taking Khumalo to Equality Court over anti-white comments
06 July 2016
Cape Town - The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is preparing to take Velaphi Khumalo to court for alleged hate speech after his Facebook post earlier this year calling for the country to be cleansed of white people.
Cape Town - The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is preparing to take Velaphi Khumalo to court for alleged hate speech after his Facebook post earlier this year calling for the country to be cleansed of white people.
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Wednesday, 06 July 2016 06:42
Increased complaints on racism means more people know their rights: SAHRC
06 July 2016
South Africans are becoming both more aware of their rights and more willing to speak out against racism and inequality. The SA Human Rights Commission dealt with and finalised 505 complaints on racism in the 2015-20 16 financial year - an 82% increase from the previous financial year.
South Africans are becoming both more aware of their rights and more willing to speak out against racism and inequality. The SA Human Rights Commission dealt with and finalised 505 complaints on racism in the 2015-20 16 financial year - an 82% increase from the previous financial year.
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Tuesday, 05 July 2016 06:39
South Africa Abstains From UN Vote to Protect Human Rights: Resolution on gay rights watchdog passed without SA support
05 July 2016
In a vote that surprised many, the South African delegation to the United Nations abstained on a key vote in the UN Human Rights Council to appoint an independent watchdog on sexual orientation. The resolution passed with 23 votes for, 18 against, and 6 abstentions.
In a vote that surprised many, the South African delegation to the United Nations abstained on a key vote in the UN Human Rights Council to appoint an independent watchdog on sexual orientation. The resolution passed with 23 votes for, 18 against, and 6 abstentions.
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Tuesday, 05 July 2016 06:32
Australian Gold Venture Wants To Reopen Durban Deep Mine, Reclaim It From Zama-Zamas.
05 July 2016
Hundreds of out-of-work miners and desperate illegal immigrants from Lesotho, Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe try to eke out a living along Johannesburg’s estimated 10,000 miles of abandoned underground passageways, dug to extract gold from richly veined reef.
Hundreds of out-of-work miners and desperate illegal immigrants from Lesotho, Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe try to eke out a living along Johannesburg’s estimated 10,000 miles of abandoned underground passageways, dug to extract gold from richly veined reef.
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Monday, 04 July 2016 06:30
Zuma asks for more time to respond to FF Plus hate speech complaint
04 July 2016
President Jacob Zuma has asked to be given more time to respond to a complaint of hate speech that the Freedom Front Plus laid with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) against him.
President Jacob Zuma has asked to be given more time to respond to a complaint of hate speech that the Freedom Front Plus laid with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) against him.
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Monday, 04 July 2016 06:24
Eviction of nearly 1 500 people in Bloemspruit area stopped
04 July 2016
Bloemfontein - The SA Human Rights Commission has stopped the eviction of nearly 1500 people in Phase 7 in the Bloemspruit area.
Bloemfontein - The SA Human Rights Commission has stopped the eviction of nearly 1500 people in Phase 7 in the Bloemspruit area.
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Wednesday, 24 August 2016 09:25
SAHRC NHRI report to CERD
24 August 2016
National Human Rights Institution Report on the South African Government’s combined Fourth to Eight Periodic Country Report under the International Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Submitted by the South African Human Rights Commission to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination for consideration at the 90th session in August 2016.
National Human Rights Institution Report on the South African Government’s combined Fourth to Eight Periodic Country Report under the International Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Submitted by the South African Human Rights Commission to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination for consideration at the 90th session in August 2016.
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