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20 August 2018
THE South African Human Rights Commission partnered with Tshwane University of Technology to hold a discussion on blesser culture at institutions of higher learning.
THE South African Human Rights Commission partnered with Tshwane University of Technology to hold a discussion on blesser culture at institutions of higher learning.
18 August 2018
SA is becoming an increasingly stinking and toxic mess due to ongoing sewage spills that are a symbol of years of bad governance.
South Africa is a stinking mess as many towns and townships have been engulfed by unattended sewage spills that, in some cases, have contaminated the water supply systems of municipalities due to decaying infrastructure and lack of maintenance by councils.
The comes against the backdrop of the recent admission in a report by Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Zweli Mkhize that at least 55 municipalities are distressed or dysfunctional.
SA is becoming an increasingly stinking and toxic mess due to ongoing sewage spills that are a symbol of years of bad governance.
South Africa is a stinking mess as many towns and townships have been engulfed by unattended sewage spills that, in some cases, have contaminated the water supply systems of municipalities due to decaying infrastructure and lack of maintenance by councils.
The comes against the backdrop of the recent admission in a report by Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Zweli Mkhize that at least 55 municipalities are distressed or dysfunctional.
17 August 2018
The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has called on police to double their efforts in Kranskop, KwaZulu-Natal following unrest between a local farmer and the community.
The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has called on police to double their efforts in Kranskop, KwaZulu-Natal following unrest between a local farmer and the community.
After nearly two months of investigation by the GLRU’s independent disciplinary committee, Roodepoort has been cleared of all racism charges
17 August 2018
After months of investigation into the incident between Roodepoort and Wanderers Rugby Clubs, Roodepoort has been cleared of all racism charges by the Golden Lions Rugby Union (GLRU).
30 schools across the province still have asbestos classrooms
17 August 2018
Chloorkop Primary School’s asbestos classrooms remain as Government is dragging its feet.
Mike Waters MP, deputy chief whip of the official opposition, has laid another complaint with the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) about this.
17 August 2018
Chloorkop Primary School’s asbestos classrooms remain as Government is dragging its feet.
Mike Waters MP, deputy chief whip of the official opposition, has laid another complaint with the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) about this.
15 August 2018
Cape Town - The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has facilitated an agreement between the Stellenbosch municipality and the people of Kayamandi who occupied land on a local farm.
Cape Town - The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has facilitated an agreement between the Stellenbosch municipality and the people of Kayamandi who occupied land on a local farm.
SA Human Rights Commission, Equal Education and SECTION27 respond to president’s SAFE initiative
15 August 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission and Equal Education have pointed out that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s new campaign to fix school toilets comes just days after the Department of Basic Education decided to appeal against a court ruling that the state must fix school infrastructure.
15 August 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission and Equal Education have pointed out that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s new campaign to fix school toilets comes just days after the Department of Basic Education decided to appeal against a court ruling that the state must fix school infrastructure.
15 August 2018
Rand Water released a press statement regarding reports of raw sewage in the Vaal dam while access to water comes under scrutiny in the Free State. Here is the weekly water and dam update.
Rand Water released a statement this week responding to recent media reports associating the serious issue of raw sewage in parts of the Vaal River with Rand Water, and further aligning these with the organisation’s Chief Executive Officer’s performance and bonus. They have said that these associations are factually incorrect.
Rand Water released a press statement regarding reports of raw sewage in the Vaal dam while access to water comes under scrutiny in the Free State. Here is the weekly water and dam update.
Rand Water released a statement this week responding to recent media reports associating the serious issue of raw sewage in parts of the Vaal River with Rand Water, and further aligning these with the organisation’s Chief Executive Officer’s performance and bonus. They have said that these associations are factually incorrect.
14 August 2018
Roodepoort, Johannesburg Roodepoort Rugby Club (RRC) has been informed of the outcome and decision of the Golden Lions Rugby Union Disciplinary Committee (GLRU DC) decision regarding the incident that took place on Wednesday 25 April 2018 during the match between RRC U21 and Wanderers U21.
Roodepoort, Johannesburg Roodepoort Rugby Club (RRC) has been informed of the outcome and decision of the Golden Lions Rugby Union Disciplinary Committee (GLRU DC) decision regarding the incident that took place on Wednesday 25 April 2018 during the match between RRC U21 and Wanderers U21.
13 August 2018
Inadequate sanitation and lack of water supply in the Free State will this week come under the spotlight when parliament’s Standing Committee on Appropriation conducts an oversight inspection in areas within the Mangaung and Setsoto municipalities.
Inadequate sanitation and lack of water supply in the Free State will this week come under the spotlight when parliament’s Standing Committee on Appropriation conducts an oversight inspection in areas within the Mangaung and Setsoto municipalities.
11 August 2018
Cape Town - Allegations have surfaced of how an increasing number of farmers in the province use equity schemes to illegally benefit from black economic empowerment.
Cape Town - Allegations have surfaced of how an increasing number of farmers in the province use equity schemes to illegally benefit from black economic empowerment.
8 August 2018
JOHANNESBURG- Continuing mine deaths and corporates that flout laws then pay fines were some of the issues brought to the fore at the recent dialogue of Business Accountability for Human Rights.
JOHANNESBURG- Continuing mine deaths and corporates that flout laws then pay fines were some of the issues brought to the fore at the recent dialogue of Business Accountability for Human Rights.
8 August 2018
Nurses uniforms may soon be replaced by less conventional outfits such as pyjamas and traditional regalia.
This was the warning issued by the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (Denosa) after six of the nine provincial health departments failed to pay nurses their uniform allowance.
Nurses uniforms may soon be replaced by less conventional outfits such as pyjamas and traditional regalia.
This was the warning issued by the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (Denosa) after six of the nine provincial health departments failed to pay nurses their uniform allowance.
7 August 2018
The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) would like to warn both government in many provinces and the public about the looming chaos in hospitals and clinics if many provinces continue to prolong the non-payment of Uniform Allowance to nurses, which should have been paid in April this year already.
The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) would like to warn both government in many provinces and the public about the looming chaos in hospitals and clinics if many provinces continue to prolong the non-payment of Uniform Allowance to nurses, which should have been paid in April this year already.
06 August 2018
Sources at UCT claim the academic’s suicide was linked to the university’s alleged resistance to his efforts to transform his faculty
The death of University of Cape Town (UCT) Professor Bongani Mayosi has again brought up a debate about transformation at universities.
On Thursday concerned academics and the Black Academic Caucus at UCT called for an inquiry into circumstances surrounding Mayosi’s suicide, stating that black academics, staff and students were marginalised.
Sources at UCT claim the academic’s suicide was linked to the university’s alleged resistance to his efforts to transform his faculty
The death of University of Cape Town (UCT) Professor Bongani Mayosi has again brought up a debate about transformation at universities.
On Thursday concerned academics and the Black Academic Caucus at UCT called for an inquiry into circumstances surrounding Mayosi’s suicide, stating that black academics, staff and students were marginalised.
05 August 2018
For the past week academic activities at the Limpopo-based university have been cancelled as students held protests. The protests were centered around the fact that students had not received their funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. (NSFAS)
UPDATE: Makumbi Khathutshelo, the secretary-general of the Student Representative Council (SRC) told The Daily Vox that most students had still not received their allowances and that only around 10-15% of students have received them. During a mass meeting held, students decided they would continue striking until the allowances had been paid out. These allowances include NSFAs, Funza Lushaka and other bursaries.
For the past week academic activities at the Limpopo-based university have been cancelled as students held protests. The protests were centered around the fact that students had not received their funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. (NSFAS)
UPDATE: Makumbi Khathutshelo, the secretary-general of the Student Representative Council (SRC) told The Daily Vox that most students had still not received their allowances and that only around 10-15% of students have received them. During a mass meeting held, students decided they would continue striking until the allowances had been paid out. These allowances include NSFAs, Funza Lushaka and other bursaries.
03 August 2018
Bo Kaap residents are expected to hold a public meeting on Monday after property development company Blok withdrew an interdict application that prevented activists and residents from going anywhere near its building site in Lion street, where a 12 storey apartment complex is being built.The community of the Bo-Kaap were interdicted from interfering with the work of a developer trying to demolish the St Monica’s Maternity Hospital earlier this year. Judge Robert Henney granted the interdict while Bo-Kaap residents represented themselves against the interdict sought by Blok developers.
Bo Kaap residents are expected to hold a public meeting on Monday after property development company Blok withdrew an interdict application that prevented activists and residents from going anywhere near its building site in Lion street, where a 12 storey apartment complex is being built.The community of the Bo-Kaap were interdicted from interfering with the work of a developer trying to demolish the St Monica’s Maternity Hospital earlier this year. Judge Robert Henney granted the interdict while Bo-Kaap residents represented themselves against the interdict sought by Blok developers.
1 August 2018
The #TotalShutDown marches have spilled over to neighbouring Lesotho and Namibia where women and non-gender conforming people are taking a stand against gender-based violence.
The #TotalShutDown marches have spilled over to neighbouring Lesotho and Namibia where women and non-gender conforming people are taking a stand against gender-based violence.
31 August 2018
Cape Town - The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is investigating the actions of those police involved in a crime prevention operation in Hangberg on Thursday, as angry residents attacked police over alleged negligence, and sparked further rioting in the area.
Cape Town - The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is investigating the actions of those police involved in a crime prevention operation in Hangberg on Thursday, as angry residents attacked police over alleged negligence, and sparked further rioting in the area.
31 Jul 2018
Protecting women and children is everyone’s responsibility.
Government condemns any form of violence against women and children. We must work together with police, prosecutors and courts to ensure that those who hurt and abuse others are arrested and convicted.
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