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20 April 2018
Empowering steps taken at seminar hosted by Old Mutual
Driving greater workplace inclusion of persons with disabilities was the focus of an inaugural thought leadership seminar hosted by Old Mutual today in Cape Town.
Empowering steps taken at seminar hosted by Old Mutual
Driving greater workplace inclusion of persons with disabilities was the focus of an inaugural thought leadership seminar hosted by Old Mutual today in Cape Town.
19 April 2018
Over the years social media has evolved from just a mere way to catch-up with friends and family to a platform for topics of debate, where users are becoming more opinionated about issues and feel the need to express their opinions on social media. However, some posts tend to bring about controversy, sparking anger and abuse which can get out of control.
Over the years social media has evolved from just a mere way to catch-up with friends and family to a platform for topics of debate, where users are becoming more opinionated about issues and feel the need to express their opinions on social media. However, some posts tend to bring about controversy, sparking anger and abuse which can get out of control.
18 April 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission is probing allegations over a motoring journalist’s alleged racist comments on social media calling black people ‘gorillas’ and Indian’s who pray to rats.
The South African Human Rights Commission is probing allegations over a motoring journalist’s alleged racist comments on social media calling black people ‘gorillas’ and Indian’s who pray to rats.
17 April 2018
The Presenter speaks to SAHRC Communications Coordinator Gushwell Brooks about the approved prevention and combating of hate crimes and hate speech bill being under review in Parliament following the sentencing of Vicky Momberg.
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Source: SAFM
The Presenter speaks to SAHRC Communications Coordinator Gushwell Brooks about the approved prevention and combating of hate crimes and hate speech bill being under review in Parliament following the sentencing of Vicky Momberg.
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Source: SAFM
17 April 2018
Johannesburg - A storm has broken over the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists over alleged racist comments made by one of its senior members on social media and a perceived lack of response to a complaint lodged with the Guild about them.
Johannesburg - A storm has broken over the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists over alleged racist comments made by one of its senior members on social media and a perceived lack of response to a complaint lodged with the Guild about them.
16 April 2018
The ground-breaking court judgment that held Imperial Holdings Limited and its CEO Mark Lamberti jointly and severally liable for impairing the dignity of Associated Motor Holdings financial manager Adila Chowan provides much needed hope for victims of discrimination in the workplace.
The ground-breaking court judgment that held Imperial Holdings Limited and its CEO Mark Lamberti jointly and severally liable for impairing the dignity of Associated Motor Holdings financial manager Adila Chowan provides much needed hope for victims of discrimination in the workplace.
11 April 2018
The South Africa Human Rights commission is investigating claims of racism and sexism at the University of South Africa.
More allegations have emerged this time from the department of academic planning.
The South Africa Human Rights commission is investigating claims of racism and sexism at the University of South Africa.
More allegations have emerged this time from the department of academic planning.
11 April 2018
TWO senior black academics at Unisa have claimed they often locked themselves in their offices for fear of harassment, intimidation and racial discrimination from a fellow white executive.
TWO senior black academics at Unisa have claimed they often locked themselves in their offices for fear of harassment, intimidation and racial discrimination from a fellow white executive.
7 April 2018
Thabiso Tema speaks to South African Human Rights Commission Spokesperson Gushwell Brooks on their follow-up meeting with H&M following the "monkey" hoodie advertisement.
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Source: Power FM
Thabiso Tema speaks to South African Human Rights Commission Spokesperson Gushwell Brooks on their follow-up meeting with H&M following the "monkey" hoodie advertisement.
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Source: Power FM
7 April 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has welcomed the steps taken by the Swedish multinational clothing-retailer H&M to address concerns raised as a result of its hoodie advertisement.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has welcomed the steps taken by the Swedish multinational clothing-retailer H&M to address concerns raised as a result of its hoodie advertisement.
6 April 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will hold a follow-up meeting with clothing retailer H&M to discuss its plans to address its advert of a black child in a hoodie with the slogan “coolest monkey in the jungle”.
The advert sparked protests in January this year during which Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) members trashed H&M stores.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will hold a follow-up meeting with clothing retailer H&M to discuss its plans to address its advert of a black child in a hoodie with the slogan “coolest monkey in the jungle”.
The advert sparked protests in January this year during which Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) members trashed H&M stores.
6 April 2018
JOHANNESBURG - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) said on Friday that it welcomes steps taken by the Swedish multinational clothing-retailer H&M to address concerns raised as a result of its hoodie advertisement.
JOHANNESBURG - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) said on Friday that it welcomes steps taken by the Swedish multinational clothing-retailer H&M to address concerns raised as a result of its hoodie advertisement.
6 April 2018
Estate agent Vicki Momberg, who has been convicted of four counts of crimen injuria after a racist rant, has not yet filed an answering affidavit in the contempt of court application launched by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) for not complying with an Equality Court order.
Estate agent Vicki Momberg, who has been convicted of four counts of crimen injuria after a racist rant, has not yet filed an answering affidavit in the contempt of court application launched by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) for not complying with an Equality Court order.
6 April 2018
City of Ekurhuleni Mayor Mzwandile Masina has agreed to sign a settlement agreement in Brakpan, Johannesburg on Friday, bringing to a close a South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) mediation process.
City of Ekurhuleni Mayor Mzwandile Masina has agreed to sign a settlement agreement in Brakpan, Johannesburg on Friday, bringing to a close a South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) mediation process.
April 5, 2018
It is believed that the boy died on Monday while queuing for to be re-admitted at the hospital and he was in possession of expired medication.
It is believed that the boy died on Monday while queuing for to be re-admitted at the hospital and he was in possession of expired medication.
5 April 2018
Over the past two months, there has been protesting action in Mangaung’s townships just about every week. This protest action has been in the form of throwing rubbish into busy roads and barricading these roads with rocks and burning tyres.
Over the past two months, there has been protesting action in Mangaung’s townships just about every week. This protest action has been in the form of throwing rubbish into busy roads and barricading these roads with rocks and burning tyres.
5 April 2018
Johannesburg - Convicted racist Vicki Momberg could sink into deeper trouble as she has until Friday to file answering papers to the contempt charges laid by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
Johannesburg - Convicted racist Vicki Momberg could sink into deeper trouble as she has until Friday to file answering papers to the contempt charges laid by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
5 April 2018
Anti-apartheid leader Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, who died in Johannesburg on 2 April 2018, spent a large part of her 81-year life in Gauteng. She will be buried in Johannesburg on 14 April, and there is a 10-day national memorial period.
Anti-apartheid leader Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, who died in Johannesburg on 2 April 2018, spent a large part of her 81-year life in Gauteng. She will be buried in Johannesburg on 14 April, and there is a 10-day national memorial period.
5 April 2018
The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is to ask President Cyril Ramaphosa to keep a promise made in 2014 to stop farm evictions until people can be given dignified housing.
The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is to ask President Cyril Ramaphosa to keep a promise made in 2014 to stop farm evictions until people can be given dignified housing.
4 April 2018
OFM News was just informed that an agreement has been reached between The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and the Mangaung Metro in the Brandwag-eviction crisis that was unfolding in Bloemfontein today.
OFM News was just informed that an agreement has been reached between The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and the Mangaung Metro in the Brandwag-eviction crisis that was unfolding in Bloemfontein today.
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