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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.
1 June 2018
The commission has condemned the violence and urged striking workers to refrain from infringing on the rights of patients in need of medical care.
The commission has condemned the violence and urged striking workers to refrain from infringing on the rights of patients in need of medical care.
1 June 2018
Johannesburg- Trade union Nehawu said that it has no evidence that its members were behind the violence and the destruction that took place at the Charlotte Maxeke Academic hospital on Thursday.
Johannesburg- Trade union Nehawu said that it has no evidence that its members were behind the violence and the destruction that took place at the Charlotte Maxeke Academic hospital on Thursday.
01 June 2018
The City of Cape Town has promised to take a mobile housing office to Woodlands in Mitchells Plain and to investigate public lighting and traffic safety concerns that were raised following violent protests last week, a councillor said on Friday.
The City of Cape Town has promised to take a mobile housing office to Woodlands in Mitchells Plain and to investigate public lighting and traffic safety concerns that were raised following violent protests last week, a councillor said on Friday.
01 June 2018
Activists say that no less than one patient has been attempting to get treatment since 2013.
Just a single radiation oncologist is left to treat disease patients in North West, a wellbeing office explanation appears.
“With just a single oncologist, malignancy treatment here is unthinkable,” says Adele Botha, the North West divisional administrator for the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa).
Activists say that no less than one patient has been attempting to get treatment since 2013.
Just a single radiation oncologist is left to treat disease patients in North West, a wellbeing office explanation appears.
“With just a single oncologist, malignancy treatment here is unthinkable,” says Adele Botha, the North West divisional administrator for the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa).
23 May 2018
ORMER president Jacob Zuma’s controversial son Edward Zuma might find himself in hot water within the ANC after he was yesterday found guilty by the Equality Court in Durban of hate speech against senior party leaders.
ORMER president Jacob Zuma’s controversial son Edward Zuma might find himself in hot water within the ANC after he was yesterday found guilty by the Equality Court in Durban of hate speech against senior party leaders.
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