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01 July 2018
The two Houses of Parliament, the National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), will both be on constituency period starting this week. The NA's constituency programme started on 18 June and will conclude on 13 August while that of the NCOP kicks off tomorrow until 30 July. Constituency work is an important part of the programme of Parliament. It affords Members of Parliament an opportunity to interact with their constituents, report to them on the business of Parliament, as well as intervene and facilitate resolutions to challenges facing communities.
The two Houses of Parliament, the National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), will both be on constituency period starting this week. The NA's constituency programme started on 18 June and will conclude on 13 August while that of the NCOP kicks off tomorrow until 30 July. Constituency work is an important part of the programme of Parliament. It affords Members of Parliament an opportunity to interact with their constituents, report to them on the business of Parliament, as well as intervene and facilitate resolutions to challenges facing communities.
28 June 2018
It's understood Stephanie Odendaal made offensive comments on Facebook late last year about Pamela MacDougall's choice to marry a man of a different race.
It's understood Stephanie Odendaal made offensive comments on Facebook late last year about Pamela MacDougall's choice to marry a man of a different race.
28 June 2018
The latest employment equity report shows a resounding lack of employment equity compliance, with the majority of offenders being companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Other major issues are whites still dominating top positions, Africans (blacks) not being promoted to higher positions while constantly being provided training, and an increasing employment of foreigners.
Oliphant told reporters on Thursday that she was disappointed that there were still non-complying employers.
“It is still clear that some employers don’t respect the Constitution of the country,” she said.
The latest employment equity report shows a resounding lack of employment equity compliance, with the majority of offenders being companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Other major issues are whites still dominating top positions, Africans (blacks) not being promoted to higher positions while constantly being provided training, and an increasing employment of foreigners.
Oliphant told reporters on Thursday that she was disappointed that there were still non-complying employers.
“It is still clear that some employers don’t respect the Constitution of the country,” she said.
26 June 2018
There are more refugees in the world than there are people in South Africa. In 2017 UNHCR released statistics that showed that by the end of that year more than 68 million people (11.9 million more than the population of South Africa) would be “forcibly displaced worldwide as a result of persecution, conflict, or generalised violence”. And South Africa stands accused of amending legislation that amounts to the securitisation of migrants, turning migration into a national security threat.
There are more refugees in the world than there are people in South Africa. In 2017 UNHCR released statistics that showed that by the end of that year more than 68 million people (11.9 million more than the population of South Africa) would be “forcibly displaced worldwide as a result of persecution, conflict, or generalised violence”. And South Africa stands accused of amending legislation that amounts to the securitisation of migrants, turning migration into a national security threat.
23 May 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says the controversial son of former President Jacob Zuma, Edward’s R60 000 hate speech fine will be paid to two deserving schools.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says the controversial son of former President Jacob Zuma, Edward’s R60 000 hate speech fine will be paid to two deserving schools.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will be holding an inquiry on Thursday into the recent disruptive protest at Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital. Last month, hundreds of workers shut down the hospital over unpaid bonuses. The commission has expressed concern over the negative impact the protest had on patients who were either forced out of the building or denied entry. Gauteng provincial manager Buang Jones elaborates further.
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20 June 2018
Durban - Nkululeko Mkhize, 18, who has the same name as another Facebook account holder who posted racist comments about Indians, but a different spelling of it, has had to deal with a flood of hate messages.
Durban - Nkululeko Mkhize, 18, who has the same name as another Facebook account holder who posted racist comments about Indians, but a different spelling of it, has had to deal with a flood of hate messages.
19 June 2018
In May, hundreds of workers shut down the hospital over unpaid bonuses.
JOHANNESBURG - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says as part of its inquiry into operations at the Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital it’s investigating whether the recent protest could have been prevented.
In May, hundreds of workers shut down the hospital over unpaid bonuses.
JOHANNESBURG - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says as part of its inquiry into operations at the Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital it’s investigating whether the recent protest could have been prevented.
19 June 2018
SuperSport have announced the findings of the investigation of the incident that took place in their studio in May when Ashwin Willemse walked off during a live broadcast.
SuperSport have announced the findings of the investigation of the incident that took place in their studio in May when Ashwin Willemse walked off during a live broadcast.
19 June 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) confirmed receipt of a complaint from the DA about remarks EFF leader Julius Malema made at Youth Day rally‚ which the party said were racist.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) confirmed receipt of a complaint from the DA about remarks EFF leader Julius Malema made at Youth Day rally‚ which the party said were racist.
18 June 2018
When judge Siraj Desai ruled that some garnishee orders were unconstitutional, unlawful, invalid and of no force or effect in 2015 we all hoped that this could bring relief to consumers who suffer from the abuse and exploitation of emolument attachment orders.
Though employers are now empowered to scrutinise these orders and challenge them where necessary, but the practice persists.
When judge Siraj Desai ruled that some garnishee orders were unconstitutional, unlawful, invalid and of no force or effect in 2015 we all hoped that this could bring relief to consumers who suffer from the abuse and exploitation of emolument attachment orders.
Though employers are now empowered to scrutinise these orders and challenge them where necessary, but the practice persists.
17 June 2018
Durban - The man who referred to Indians as “f****** charous” and “low class rubbish with no morals” is sorry, promising to not engage in any similar conduct in the future.
“I tender this humble apology in good faith and can ensure that I am taking this opportunity to enlighten myself and to become more aware of those around me and learn about my neighbours and other’s cultures.”
Durban - The man who referred to Indians as “f****** charous” and “low class rubbish with no morals” is sorry, promising to not engage in any similar conduct in the future.
“I tender this humble apology in good faith and can ensure that I am taking this opportunity to enlighten myself and to become more aware of those around me and learn about my neighbours and other’s cultures.”
15 June 2018
Protesters even went into sterile operating theatre, forcing staff and their patients to lock themselves in toilets for their own safety
The protest by health workers over unpaid performance bonuses at Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in May was unexpected. This was according to its CEO, Dr Gladys Bogoshi and head of the Gauteng health department Dr Mkhululi Lukhele.
This was heard at a South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) inquiry into the causes of the protest and ways to prevent it from happening again. The one-day inquiry took place in Braamfontein on Thursday.
Protesters even went into sterile operating theatre, forcing staff and their patients to lock themselves in toilets for their own safety
The protest by health workers over unpaid performance bonuses at Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in May was unexpected. This was according to its CEO, Dr Gladys Bogoshi and head of the Gauteng health department Dr Mkhululi Lukhele.
This was heard at a South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) inquiry into the causes of the protest and ways to prevent it from happening again. The one-day inquiry took place in Braamfontein on Thursday.
14 June 2018
Four schools have been set alight this week.
JOHANNESBURG – The Mpumalanga Education Department is pleading with community members to come forward with any information regarding the torching of schools in the province.
Four schools have been set alight this week.
JOHANNESBURG – The Mpumalanga Education Department is pleading with community members to come forward with any information regarding the torching of schools in the province.
14 June 2018
THE South African Human Rights Commission’s inquiry into the Charlotte Maxeke protests is currently underway.
SAHRC’s provincial manager, Buang Jones, last week announced the commission.
This follows the protest at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Joburg on 31 May.
THE South African Human Rights Commission’s inquiry into the Charlotte Maxeke protests is currently underway.
SAHRC’s provincial manager, Buang Jones, last week announced the commission.
This follows the protest at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Joburg on 31 May.
14 June 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) heard on Thursday that damage of more than R2 million was caused during protest action at the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Johannesburg.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) heard on Thursday that damage of more than R2 million was caused during protest action at the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Johannesburg.
13 June 2018
This is after the father of two was allegedly beaten by a 22-year-old white male who repeatedly called Malatji the ‘K-word’ during the assault.
VEREENIGING. – The Democratic Alliance (DA) Regional Chairperson and Midvaal Local Municipality Executive Mayor Bongani Baloyi wants the South African Human Rights Commission to investigate the reported racial attack suffered by 57-year-old Lazarus Malatji in Vereeniging recently.
This is after the father of two was allegedly beaten by a 22-year-old white male who repeatedly called Malatji the ‘K-word’ during the assault.
VEREENIGING. – The Democratic Alliance (DA) Regional Chairperson and Midvaal Local Municipality Executive Mayor Bongani Baloyi wants the South African Human Rights Commission to investigate the reported racial attack suffered by 57-year-old Lazarus Malatji in Vereeniging recently.
12 July 2018
This will bring an end to more than two years of scandals that led to a near collapse of public-sector oncology services in the province.
KwaZulu-Natal’s head of health, Dr. Sibongiseni Dhlomo, said today that oncology services had been completely restored at Durban’s Addington Hospital.
This will bring an end to more than two years of scandals that led to a near collapse of public-sector oncology services in the province.
KwaZulu-Natal’s head of health, Dr. Sibongiseni Dhlomo, said today that oncology services had been completely restored at Durban’s Addington Hospital.
08 June 20118
The Dihlabeng Municipality Mayor Lindiwe Kambule is in serious need of a Facebook etiquette lesson. The ANC official has made two social media blunders in the same week.
The Dihlabeng Municipality Mayor Lindiwe Kambule is in serious need of a Facebook etiquette lesson. The ANC official has made two social media blunders in the same week.
08 June 2018
The CEO of the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, Gladys Bogoshi, says although there are concerns in the hospital’s oncology ward, there is no crisis at the facility.
The CEO of the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, Gladys Bogoshi, says although there are concerns in the hospital’s oncology ward, there is no crisis at the facility.
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