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12 January 2019
South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has launched an investigation in to alleged racial incident at Laerskool Schweizer-Reneke. Marara Moabelo speaks to SA Human Rights Commission’s Commissioner Advocate, Andre Gaum on POWER Drive. Click here for the podcast
Source: Power FM
South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has launched an investigation in to alleged racial incident at Laerskool Schweizer-Reneke. Marara Moabelo speaks to SA Human Rights Commission’s Commissioner Advocate, Andre Gaum on POWER Drive. Click here for the podcast
Source: Power FM
11 January 2019
The South African Human Rights Commission has now stepped in to investigate allegations of racism at a North West primary school, saying that if children have been discriminated against there will be serious repercussions.
The South African Human Rights Commission has now stepped in to investigate allegations of racism at a North West primary school, saying that if children have been discriminated against there will be serious repercussions.
11 January 2019
A teacher in South Africa has been suspended and allegations of racism are being investigated in a small town in the country's North West province after a photograph showing black and white children sitting at separate desks went viral.
Twenty-five years after the dawn of democracy in South Africa, the country is still grappling with the specter of apartheid -- a policy that separated citizens based on the color of their skin and prevented the black majority from accessing the same quality of services, including education, as the white minority.
A teacher in South Africa has been suspended and allegations of racism are being investigated in a small town in the country's North West province after a photograph showing black and white children sitting at separate desks went viral.
Twenty-five years after the dawn of democracy in South Africa, the country is still grappling with the specter of apartheid -- a policy that separated citizens based on the color of their skin and prevented the black majority from accessing the same quality of services, including education, as the white minority.
30 December 2018
The labour federation plans to report Junior Jack Transport to the Human Rights Commission.
Cosatu is up in arms against a Potchefstroom-based road freight transport company whose employer allegedly used racist language and swearing against an employee who demanded a holiday bonus he believed he was entitled to.
The labour federation plans to report Junior Jack Transport to the Human Rights Commission.
Cosatu is up in arms against a Potchefstroom-based road freight transport company whose employer allegedly used racist language and swearing against an employee who demanded a holiday bonus he believed he was entitled to.
21 December 2019
'South Africans must just respect each other'- rights commissioner's wish for 2019
"We are like a see-saw. Today we are high. Tomorrow we are very low," he said in a rare break from crossing the province to investigate complaints.
"South Africans must just respect each other," he implores.
This advice applies to everybody - from those who make derogatory remarks at a braai, to the government official who makes people wait three months and demands endless emails just to fix a water problem.
'South Africans must just respect each other'- rights commissioner's wish for 2019
"We are like a see-saw. Today we are high. Tomorrow we are very low," he said in a rare break from crossing the province to investigate complaints.
"South Africans must just respect each other," he implores.
This advice applies to everybody - from those who make derogatory remarks at a braai, to the government official who makes people wait three months and demands endless emails just to fix a water problem.
21 December 2018
DWS takes Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality to court to stop pollution of rivers
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has approached the courts to ensure the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality responds positively to the requisite remedial actions to stop pollution emanating from some of the water treatment plants within the Metros jurisdiction. This inaction has a direct impact on the DWS being able to drive its obligation to provide safe and drinkable water to affected communities.
DWS takes Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality to court to stop pollution of rivers
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has approached the courts to ensure the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality responds positively to the requisite remedial actions to stop pollution emanating from some of the water treatment plants within the Metros jurisdiction. This inaction has a direct impact on the DWS being able to drive its obligation to provide safe and drinkable water to affected communities.
13 December 2019
Black First Land First (BLF) has been warned – refrain from hate speech or risk being deregistered from the upcoming elections.
The Citizen has reported that, in a letter sent to the BLF, dated December 12, 2018, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) warned the party against making statements that “constitute hate speech”.
The IEC told News24 that it had noted the serious allegations against the BLF leader.
Black First Land First (BLF) has been warned – refrain from hate speech or risk being deregistered from the upcoming elections.
The Citizen has reported that, in a letter sent to the BLF, dated December 12, 2018, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) warned the party against making statements that “constitute hate speech”.
The IEC told News24 that it had noted the serious allegations against the BLF leader.
13 December 2019
BLF leader Andile Mngxitama has come under fire after he reportedly urged supporters to kill five white people for every black person who dies due to taxi violence.
BLF leader Andile Mngxitama has come under fire after he reportedly urged supporters to kill five white people for every black person who dies due to taxi violence.
13 December 2019
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will approach the equality court over comments made by Black First, Land First leader Andile Mngxitama.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will approach the equality court over comments made by Black First, Land First leader Andile Mngxitama.
13 December 2019
Human Rights Commissioner Chris Nissan is expected to visit Port Elizabeth’s northern areas after a scourge of violence and killings in the area in recent months. The visit will run over Thursday and Friday.
Human Rights Commissioner Chris Nissan is expected to visit Port Elizabeth’s northern areas after a scourge of violence and killings in the area in recent months. The visit will run over Thursday and Friday.
13 December 2019
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation says it notes and supports the strong public condemnation of the violent anti-white rhetoric expressed by Black First Land First's (BLF) Andile Mngxitama.
Mngxitama was speaking at a rally at the weekend where he threatened to kill five white people in retaliation for the death of every black person.
The Foundation's Executive Director, Neeshan Balton, said Mngxitama's assertions were inciteful and amount to hate speech.
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation says it notes and supports the strong public condemnation of the violent anti-white rhetoric expressed by Black First Land First's (BLF) Andile Mngxitama.
Mngxitama was speaking at a rally at the weekend where he threatened to kill five white people in retaliation for the death of every black person.
The Foundation's Executive Director, Neeshan Balton, said Mngxitama's assertions were inciteful and amount to hate speech.
11 December 2019
According to the Human Rights Commission, racism and infringements of socio-economic rights were the most reported human rights violations in South Africa for the 2016/2017 year.
Advocate Bongani Majola says it is worrying that complaints relating to equality still takes the top spot. He says the urban population seems to be aware of the existence of the commission and the provisions of the Constitution.
According to the Human Rights Commission, racism and infringements of socio-economic rights were the most reported human rights violations in South Africa for the 2016/2017 year.
Advocate Bongani Majola says it is worrying that complaints relating to equality still takes the top spot. He says the urban population seems to be aware of the existence of the commission and the provisions of the Constitution.
10 December 2019
The Congress of the People (Cope) has confirmed it will be laying charges of hate speech and incitement to violence against the leader of Black First Land First (BLF) Andile Mngxitama.
The Congress of the People (Cope) has confirmed it will be laying charges of hate speech and incitement to violence against the leader of Black First Land First (BLF) Andile Mngxitama.
10 December 2019
Most of the complaints received by the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) over the past year were race-related.
According to a trends analysis report launched by the commission in Johannesburg on Monday‚ most complaints it received during the 2016/2017 financial year were related to:
- equality;- health care‚ food‚ water and sanitation;- social security‚ and arrested‚ detained and accused persons;- labour relations; and- just administrative action.
Most of the complaints received by the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) over the past year were race-related.
According to a trends analysis report launched by the commission in Johannesburg on Monday‚ most complaints it received during the 2016/2017 financial year were related to:
- equality;- health care‚ food‚ water and sanitation;- social security‚ and arrested‚ detained and accused persons;- labour relations; and- just administrative action.
10 December 2019
The DA says it has reported Black First Land First (BLF) leader Andile Mngxitama to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and taken him to the Equality Court for comments he made over the weekend which it said "incites violence" against white South Africans.
In a statement, DA national spokesperson Solly Malatsi said the party's North West leader, Joe McGluwa, will also lay charges against Mngxitima for incitement of violence.
"We cannot allow Mngxitama's comments and actions to go unchallenged," Malatsi said.
"Institutions of the state empowered to investigate and prosecute on matters of this nature have a duty to act."
The DA says it has reported Black First Land First (BLF) leader Andile Mngxitama to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and taken him to the Equality Court for comments he made over the weekend which it said "incites violence" against white South Africans.
In a statement, DA national spokesperson Solly Malatsi said the party's North West leader, Joe McGluwa, will also lay charges against Mngxitima for incitement of violence.
"We cannot allow Mngxitama's comments and actions to go unchallenged," Malatsi said.
"Institutions of the state empowered to investigate and prosecute on matters of this nature have a duty to act."
10 December 2019
Lobby group AfriForum has instructed its legal team to prepare court documents to lay a charge of hate speech against the Black First Land First leader
The South African Human Rights Commission said on Monday that it had received multitudes of complaints through its social media platforms against Black First Land First (BLF) leader Andile Mngxitama.
Lobby group AfriForum has instructed its legal team to prepare court documents to lay a charge of hate speech against the Black First Land First leader
The South African Human Rights Commission said on Monday that it had received multitudes of complaints through its social media platforms against Black First Land First (BLF) leader Andile Mngxitama.
10 December 2019
The Human Rights Commission says the majority of complaints it has received pertain to racial discrimination complaints.
The commission has released its 2016/17 trends analysis report on human rights violations.
The Human Rights Commission says the majority of complaints it has received pertain to racial discrimination complaints.
The commission has released its 2016/17 trends analysis report on human rights violations.
7 December 2018
Marking the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to uphold and champion human rights.
Marking the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to uphold and champion human rights.
6 January 2019
The President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver a keynote address at the 70th anniversary commemoration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The event will also be attended by the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Advocate Michael Masutha, as well as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms Michelle Bachelet.
The President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver a keynote address at the 70th anniversary commemoration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The event will also be attended by the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Advocate Michael Masutha, as well as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms Michelle Bachelet.
05 December 2019
City of Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba has reached a settlement with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) regarding a tweet he posted where he described an informal trader as bringing Ebola in the “name of small business”.On November 12, Mashaba effected a citizen’s arrest in Johannesburg’s CBD on an informal trader who was pushing a trolley of cow heads for sale. The chief of metro police in Johannesburg David Tembe also tweeted details of the arrest, describing the individual as an “undocumented person” and confirming that he would be charged.
City of Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba has reached a settlement with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) regarding a tweet he posted where he described an informal trader as bringing Ebola in the “name of small business”.On November 12, Mashaba effected a citizen’s arrest in Johannesburg’s CBD on an informal trader who was pushing a trolley of cow heads for sale. The chief of metro police in Johannesburg David Tembe also tweeted details of the arrest, describing the individual as an “undocumented person” and confirming that he would be charged.
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