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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.
Click here to listen to the audio.
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.
4 April 2018
Various residents are still locked out of their homes at the Brandwag flats in Bloemfontein.
This comes despite an agreement reached earlier between the South African Human Rights Commission and the Manguang Metro.
This morning more than 65 Bloemfontein families were evicted out of their Brandwag Municipal flats . Residents and their belongings were also left stranded in the rain before the SAHRC intervened.
Various residents are still locked out of their homes at the Brandwag flats in Bloemfontein.
This comes despite an agreement reached earlier between the South African Human Rights Commission and the Manguang Metro.
This morning more than 65 Bloemfontein families were evicted out of their Brandwag Municipal flats . Residents and their belongings were also left stranded in the rain before the SAHRC intervened.
4 April 2018
The sentencing of former estate agent Vicki Momberg has sparked debate about the differences in the sentences various courts have imposed for crimes stemming from similar incidents.
The sentencing of former estate agent Vicki Momberg has sparked debate about the differences in the sentences various courts have imposed for crimes stemming from similar incidents.
4 April 2018
Momberg was found guilty last year for shouting racial slurs at a black police officer trying to assist her following an alleged smash and grab incident.
Momberg was found guilty last year for shouting racial slurs at a black police officer trying to assist her following an alleged smash and grab incident.
4 April 2018
Despite numerous high-profile cases, South Africans are still being snared by their own social media platforms. Legalbrief reports that the latest case involves two Department of Justice employees who have been suspended after they used racial slurs to describe a colleague in Facebook exchanges.
Despite numerous high-profile cases, South Africans are still being snared by their own social media platforms. Legalbrief reports that the latest case involves two Department of Justice employees who have been suspended after they used racial slurs to describe a colleague in Facebook exchanges.
04 April 2018
In a unanimous show of unity by its members the SA Country Clubs have invited representatives from the SA Harness Racing Club based at Globe Derby Park to attend and participate in future Country Club Meetings.
In a unanimous show of unity by its members the SA Country Clubs have invited representatives from the SA Harness Racing Club based at Globe Derby Park to attend and participate in future Country Club Meetings.
4 April 2018
The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) received 486 racism complaints for the 2016/2017 period and most centred around hate speech and the use of the k-word, among others.
The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) received 486 racism complaints for the 2016/2017 period and most centred around hate speech and the use of the k-word, among others.
April 3, 2018
The doctors in Malamulele Hospital downed their tools on Tuesday in protest for proper working conditions.
The doctors in Malamulele Hospital downed their tools on Tuesday in protest for proper working conditions.
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