23 May 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and lawyers representing Edward Zuma have reached a settlement over hate speech charges lodge against the former president's son last year.
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23 May 2018
This is clear after yesterday’s Equality Court hate speech ruling against former president Jacob Zuma’s son Edward, along with the racism conviction of Vicki Momberg.
This is clear after yesterday’s Equality Court hate speech ruling against former president Jacob Zuma’s son Edward, along with the racism conviction of Vicki Momberg.
23 May 2018
JOHANNESBURG, May 22 (Xinhua) -- Former South African president Jacob Zuma's son Edward on Tuesday agreed to pay 60,000 rand (5,000 U.S. dollars) and apologize for his insulting letter.
JOHANNESBURG, May 22 (Xinhua) -- Former South African president Jacob Zuma's son Edward on Tuesday agreed to pay 60,000 rand (5,000 U.S. dollars) and apologize for his insulting letter.
Edward Zuma ordered to apologise and pay R60k to schools in hate speech case
22 May 2018
Former President Jacob Zuma’s oldest son Edward has seven days to apologise to South Africans and pay R30 000 to two schools for attacks aimed at Minister of Public Enterprise Derek Hanekom and Minister of Public Enterprise Pravin Gordhan.
Former President Jacob Zuma’s oldest son Edward has seven days to apologise to South Africans and pay R30 000 to two schools for attacks aimed at Minister of Public Enterprise Derek Hanekom and Minister of Public Enterprise Pravin Gordhan.
22 May 2018
Former president, Jacob Zuma's eldest son has reached a settlement with the South African Human Rights Commission over his hate speech.
Former president, Jacob Zuma's eldest son has reached a settlement with the South African Human Rights Commission over his hate speech.
22 May 2018
As part of a settlement reached with the Human Rights Commission, Zuma must submit a written apology, which the commission will then publish.
As part of a settlement reached with the Human Rights Commission, Zuma must submit a written apology, which the commission will then publish.
22 May 2018
LIMPOPO – The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will be monitoring the readiness of public health facilities in Moutse before the Department of Health begins the process of transferring HIV patients from the Ndlovu Care Group into public health facilities of their choice.
SAHRC commissioner Victor Mavhidula said this was necessary in order to avoid another Life Esidimeni crisis, and so all health facilities will have to be properly ready before the transfer can take place.
LIMPOPO – The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will be monitoring the readiness of public health facilities in Moutse before the Department of Health begins the process of transferring HIV patients from the Ndlovu Care Group into public health facilities of their choice.
SAHRC commissioner Victor Mavhidula said this was necessary in order to avoid another Life Esidimeni crisis, and so all health facilities will have to be properly ready before the transfer can take place.
21 May 2018
The IAB SA has kick-started a campaign for all South Africans to have free basic access to the Internet. As the right to information is one of our constitutional rights, it follows that South Africans should have the ability to access this information freely.
The IAB SA has kick-started a campaign for all South Africans to have free basic access to the Internet. As the right to information is one of our constitutional rights, it follows that South Africans should have the ability to access this information freely.
18 May 2018
A Cape Town church leader has been sentenced to 30 days in prison following the derogatory remarks he unleashed on the LGBTIQ community.
Reverend Oscar Bougardt has also been suspended for five years, as he was found guilty of being in contempt of court after disregarding a court order barring him from making anti-gay comments.
A Cape Town church leader has been sentenced to 30 days in prison following the derogatory remarks he unleashed on the LGBTIQ community.
Reverend Oscar Bougardt has also been suspended for five years, as he was found guilty of being in contempt of court after disregarding a court order barring him from making anti-gay comments.
18 May 2018
Cape Town - The SA Human Rights Commission said the aim of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, observed on Thursday, was to co-ordinate and raise awareness of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (Sogie) rights violations.
The SAHRC said on Thursday commemorated the decision to remove homosexuality from the international classification of diseases of the World Health Organisation in 1990.
Cape Town - The SA Human Rights Commission said the aim of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, observed on Thursday, was to co-ordinate and raise awareness of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (Sogie) rights violations.
The SAHRC said on Thursday commemorated the decision to remove homosexuality from the international classification of diseases of the World Health Organisation in 1990.
18 May 2018
SAHRC commissioner says “breakthrough” over land for more housing; but protests have not stopped
Protests in Hermanus over housing and land for residents in Zwelihle have been ongoing all week and continued on Friday. Since March, protests have centred on a controversial land deal in neighbouring Schulphoek.
SAHRC commissioner says “breakthrough” over land for more housing; but protests have not stopped
Protests in Hermanus over housing and land for residents in Zwelihle have been ongoing all week and continued on Friday. Since March, protests have centred on a controversial land deal in neighbouring Schulphoek.
18 May 2018
The Equality Court in Cape Town sentenced Reverend Oscar Bougardt on Friday for contempt of court after he ignored an order prohibiting him from making homophobic statements.
The Equality Court in Cape Town sentenced Reverend Oscar Bougardt on Friday for contempt of court after he ignored an order prohibiting him from making homophobic statements.
14 May 2018
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on all South Africans to use today, Thursday 10 May 2018, to reflect on the values and legacy of President Nelson Mandela who was inaugurated on this day in 1994 as the Founding President of a democratic South Africa.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on all South Africans to use today, Thursday 10 May 2018, to reflect on the values and legacy of President Nelson Mandela who was inaugurated on this day in 1994 as the Founding President of a democratic South Africa.
14 May 2018
KwaZulu-Natal health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo will square up on Monday to the South African Human Rights Commission‚ which last year slated his department for its failure to provide adequate cancer treatment for the province’s sick.
KwaZulu-Natal health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo will square up on Monday to the South African Human Rights Commission‚ which last year slated his department for its failure to provide adequate cancer treatment for the province’s sick.
14 May 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) wants the Springs family in the east of Johannesburg that allegedly racially abused and forced their worker to drink liquid human faeces to pay him R100 000 in compensation.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) wants the Springs family in the east of Johannesburg that allegedly racially abused and forced their worker to drink liquid human faeces to pay him R100 000 in compensation.
14 May 2018
In an unprecedented move‚ a magistrate sitting at the Equality Court in Springs on the East Rand on Monday barred the public and the media from covering the case of a man who was allegedly forced to eat faeces and racially abused by his employer.
In an unprecedented move‚ a magistrate sitting at the Equality Court in Springs on the East Rand on Monday barred the public and the media from covering the case of a man who was allegedly forced to eat faeces and racially abused by his employer.
14 May 2018
KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo is appearing on allegations that the rights of cancer patients to access oncology services at some Durban hospitals have been violated.
KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo is appearing on allegations that the rights of cancer patients to access oncology services at some Durban hospitals have been violated.
14 May 2018
Durban - The meeting between KwaZulu-Natal health MEC Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo and the South African Human Rights Commission began on Monday.
Durban - The meeting between KwaZulu-Natal health MEC Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo and the South African Human Rights Commission began on Monday.
14 May 2018
Head of KZN Health Department Musa Gumede told the commission that millions have been spent on efforts to deal with oncology problems in the province.
JOHANNESBURG - The head of the KwaZulu-Natal’s Health Department has told the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) that close to R40 million has been spent in the past two years to try and deal with the backlog of cancer treatment for patients in the province.
Head of KZN Health Department Musa Gumede told the commission that millions have been spent on efforts to deal with oncology problems in the province.
JOHANNESBURG - The head of the KwaZulu-Natal’s Health Department has told the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) that close to R40 million has been spent in the past two years to try and deal with the backlog of cancer treatment for patients in the province.
14 May 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is expected to represent a farm worker in the Springs Magistrate's Court on Monday, who was allegedly forced to drink faecal matter
According to the SAHRC website, the commission has initiated Equality Court proceedings against the farm-owner and his family.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is expected to represent a farm worker in the Springs Magistrate's Court on Monday, who was allegedly forced to drink faecal matter
According to the SAHRC website, the commission has initiated Equality Court proceedings against the farm-owner and his family.
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