Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 12 June 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/Commission) notes with sadness the devastation caused by the recent flooding in Mthatha, Butterworth, and surrounding areas in the Eastern Cape. The floods have resulted in tragic loss of life, injuries, displacement of communities, and significant damage to infrastructure. The Commission sends its heartfelt condolences to the families that lost their loved ones and sympathises with those displaced due to the flooding.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 11June 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/Commission) Mpumalanga Provincial Office will be conducting a stakeholder engagement on children’s right to education. Despite the significant constitutional provisions, Mpumalanga  Province continues to face challenges in ensuring that every child realises their fundamental right to quality education.

Attention Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 10 June 2025

As South Africa has observed National Child Protection Week, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ Commission) is compelled to reflect with grave concern on the continued injustices faced by one of the most vulnerable members of our society, our children. As the country we are reminded that the protection, care, and empowerment of children is not an act of charity, it is a constitutional and moral obligation.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 10 June 2025

On 10 and 11 June 2025, the Gauteng Local Division of the High Court, Johannesburg will hear an application instituted by Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia, the South African Informal Traders Forum, the Inner-City Federation and Abahlali BaseMjondolo (‘the Applicants’) seeking relief against Operation Dudula and certain of its office-bearers in respect of ongoing xenophobic speech and conduct, and against the Government of the Republic of South Africa, and more specifically the Ministers of Police, Home Affairs, Justice and Constitutional Development, Health, Basic Education, as well as the Gauteng MECs for Health and Education, for failing to discharge their duties in relation to Operation Dudula’s unlawful conduct.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 09 June 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission/SAHRC) will conduct a week-long provincial visit in Limpopo to monitor the state of human rights. The visit will be led by Advocate Sandra Makoasha, SAHRC Commissioner responsible for Pro-Human Rights Budgeting, Business and Human Rights, and Health.

Attention Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 05 June 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) joins the global community in commemorating World Environment Day (WED), 05 June 2025, reaffirming its commitment to the promotion and protection of environmental rights, which are fundamental to the broader human rights framework.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 03 June 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (Commission) Free State Provincial Office (FSPO) to embark on community outreach initiatives in Dewetsdorp, under the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 30 May 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) deeply mourns the loss of human rights activist Dr. Tshenuwani Dean Farisani. As a dedicated Lutheran pastor, Dr. Farisani passionately used his position to educate both his congregation and the wider community about the importance of human rights.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 30 May 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will be embarking on a series of impactful programs of information sessions in observance of Child Protection Week.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 29 May 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission (“SAHRC”/”Commission”) welcomes the announcement, made by President Cyril Ramaphosa today, on the establishment of a judicial commission of inquiry to determine whether attempts were made to prevent the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era crimes.