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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.
08 June 2018
LIMPOPO – The already-high numbers of reported cases of child abuse – physical and sexual – has activists who are watching the situation concerned, as they have noticed a steady rise in numbers.
LIMPOPO – The already-high numbers of reported cases of child abuse – physical and sexual – has activists who are watching the situation concerned, as they have noticed a steady rise in numbers.
08 June 2018
The SAHRC conducted a walkabout at the facility on Thursday after reports of understaffing and a waiting list of over 500 patients.
The SAHRC conducted a walkabout at the facility on Thursday after reports of understaffing and a waiting list of over 500 patients.
8 June 2018
A site inspection by the South African Human Rights Commission at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital oncology department has painted a worrying picture of the public hospital's service... it’s functional, but only just.
A site inspection by the South African Human Rights Commission at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital oncology department has painted a worrying picture of the public hospital's service... it’s functional, but only just.
08 June 2018
Polokwane Provincial Hospital has problems ranging from expired medication, a shortage of consultation rooms, a poor filing system, broken laundry machines and expired food.
Polokwane Provincial Hospital has problems ranging from expired medication, a shortage of consultation rooms, a poor filing system, broken laundry machines and expired food.
08 June 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Thursday said progress had been made by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health in implementing the commission’s recommendations on the state of oncology in the province.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Thursday said progress had been made by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health in implementing the commission’s recommendations on the state of oncology in the province.
08 June 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will convene an inquiry next week into the recent demonstrations and protests at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will convene an inquiry next week into the recent demonstrations and protests at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital.
07 June 2018
Durban - It is more than likely an anti-Indian Facebook post that received widespread condemnation last week was from a fake account. The account has already been deleted after a request was made to the social media site.
Durban - It is more than likely an anti-Indian Facebook post that received widespread condemnation last week was from a fake account. The account has already been deleted after a request was made to the social media site.
06 June 2018
TV AND radio personality Somizi Mhlongo has asked social media users to help him track down a Twitter user who called him the K-word on Twitter yesterday.
TV AND radio personality Somizi Mhlongo has asked social media users to help him track down a Twitter user who called him the K-word on Twitter yesterday.
06 June 2018
Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Mcebisi Skwatsha says government is considering expropriating land without compensation to assist more than 20,000 farm dwellers facing eviction in the Drakenstein Municipality.
Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Mcebisi Skwatsha says government is considering expropriating land without compensation to assist more than 20,000 farm dwellers facing eviction in the Drakenstein Municipality.
05 June 2018
A SITE inspection of the Steve Biko Hospital in Tshwane by the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) yesterday revealed that shortages of radiographers, ageing equipment and an overload of cancer patients have collectively contributed to the current cancer treatment crisis at Steve Biko Academic Hospital.
A SITE inspection of the Steve Biko Hospital in Tshwane by the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) yesterday revealed that shortages of radiographers, ageing equipment and an overload of cancer patients have collectively contributed to the current cancer treatment crisis at Steve Biko Academic Hospital.
05 June 2018
National health department deploys 200 officials to country’s beleaguered hospitals
The national health department has sent 200 senior managers, doctors and nurses to help manage hospitals nationwide, health minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced on Tuesday.
National health department deploys 200 officials to country’s beleaguered hospitals
The national health department has sent 200 senior managers, doctors and nurses to help manage hospitals nationwide, health minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced on Tuesday.
04 June 2018
From Parkwood to Zwelihle, Western Cape SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) commissioner Chris Nissen has been criss-crossing the Western Cape to mediate tense standoffs with protesters and is very often the first port of call during community unrest. Whether it's explaining how the bail application process works to communities, or getting them to sit down and talk, Nissen has done it all. News24s Jenni Evans sat down with the man whose "real office" is on the veld, the pavement and the stoep.
From Parkwood to Zwelihle, Western Cape SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) commissioner Chris Nissen has been criss-crossing the Western Cape to mediate tense standoffs with protesters and is very often the first port of call during community unrest. Whether it's explaining how the bail application process works to communities, or getting them to sit down and talk, Nissen has done it all. News24s Jenni Evans sat down with the man whose "real office" is on the veld, the pavement and the stoep.
04 June 2018
Arising allegations indicate that the provision of healthcare services at the hospital have been substandard.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) conducted a site inspection to the Tembisa Hospital on May 15 following allegations of the hospital’s failure to provide adequate healthcare services to the communities.
Arising allegations indicate that the provision of healthcare services at the hospital have been substandard.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) conducted a site inspection to the Tembisa Hospital on May 15 following allegations of the hospital’s failure to provide adequate healthcare services to the communities.
03 June 2018
JOHANNESBURG - Sunday 3 June marks Cancer Survivors Day globally.
On the first Sunday in June, cancer survivors are honoured, with some sharing their reflections on their personal journey of survival.
JOHANNESBURG - Sunday 3 June marks Cancer Survivors Day globally.
On the first Sunday in June, cancer survivors are honoured, with some sharing their reflections on their personal journey of survival.
03 June 2018
JOHANNESBURG – The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in Gauteng will today close the last day of its activities in commemoration of child protection week.
JOHANNESBURG – The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in Gauteng will today close the last day of its activities in commemoration of child protection week.
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