26th April 2016

On 28th & 29th April 2016 the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in partnership with the African Policing Civilian Oversight Forum (APCOF) and the SA Police Services (SAPS) will, host a Dialogue on Policing and Human Rights

Wednesday 5 May 2016

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) condemns the burning of schools in Vuwani District in Limpopo Province affecting tens of thousands of learners.

25 February 2016

Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission) is finalizing its report into the 31 complaints lodged against the Zulu King, Goodwill Zwelithini (King) at a moral regeneration event in Pongola, northern KwaZulu-Natal on or about the 15th March 2015.

06th March 2016
Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will be participating in the review of South Africa’s report under the United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) next week in Geneva.

07th March 2016
Attention: Editors and Reporters
 
Introduction

a. Good morning Chairperson and fellow members of the Human Rights Committee.  The South African Human Rights Commission extends its appreciation for the opportunity to present to the Committee and share our views on the state of human rights, and particularly civil and political rights, in South Africa.

14th March 2016
 
Attention: Editor and Reporters
 
The year 2015 marked an important 20 year landmark in the protection and promotion of human rights in South Africa. 

21 February 2016

By Advocate Shafie Ameermia, SAHRC Commissioner responsible for Access to Justice and Housing.

The General Assembly proclaimed February 20 as World Day of Social Justice in 2007. It invited member states to devote the day to promoting national activities in accordance with the objectives and goals of the World Summit for Social Development and the 24th session of the General Assembly.

09 February 2016

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

The Mining Indaba is regarded as the largest mining investment event, bringing together key stakeholders in the industry. We recognise that mining is an important developmental activity which contributes to home, office, schools and life in general. For these reasons, mining has an important role in fostering the development and realisation of socio-economic rights within South Africa and beyond.

10 December 2015

By Chairperson Lourence Mushwana, Commissioner responsible for Migration & Equality

Chairperson, South African Human Rights Commission and Chairperson of the International Coordinating Committee of National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights (ICC)

24th February 2016

The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission) is finalizing its report into the 31 complaints lodged against the Zulu King, Goodwill Zwelithini (King) at a moral regeneration event in Pongola, northern KwaZulu-Natal on or about the 15th March 2015.