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28 March 2018
The producers of controversial movie Inxeba (The wound) are expected back in the North Gauteng High Court on Wednesday in their bid to overturn the movie’s X18 reclassification.
27 March 2018
The DA will write to the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, to request that she investigate an allegation of hate speech and race-based incitement of violence involving Major Mohlala of the South African Defence Force’s (SANDF) Signal Formation at the Wonderboom-Military Base in Pretoria.
27 March 2018
The reason for this is because public schools have been rejecting undocumented leaners. Illegal private schools are often not registered with the Department of Basic Education. The South African Human Rights Commission was also mentioned in regard to this matter. (Source: SABC) Click here to listen to the audio.
The reason for this is because public schools have been rejecting undocumented leaners. Illegal private schools are often not registered with the Department of Basic Education. The South African Human Rights Commission was also mentioned in regard to this matter. (Source: SABC) Click here to listen to the audio.
26 March 2018
For the past 18 years, residents have been living without basic services, such as electricity, water and toilets.
For the past 18 years, residents have been living without basic services, such as electricity, water and toilets.
As South Africa commemorated Human Rights Day on March 21, residents of Freedom Park, in Villa Liza, voiced strong opinions that their rights have been violated.
According to community leader Themba Nkani, after seeing that the metro was not responding to their pleas, the community resorted to submitting a letter to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
According to community leader Themba Nkani, after seeing that the metro was not responding to their pleas, the community resorted to submitting a letter to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
23 March 2018
Wits University partnered with the South African Human Rights Commission (HRC) for the first time this year in observing Human Rights Day, an annual memorial on March 23.
Wits University partnered with the South African Human Rights Commission (HRC) for the first time this year in observing Human Rights Day, an annual memorial on March 23.
23 March 2018
This year, South Africa will observe World Water Week under the cloud of the Cape Town water crisis, and the stark reality of long-term water scarcity in South Africa and beyond our borders.
23 March 2018
The Student Campus Council (SCC) of the North-West University's (NWU's) campus in Mahikeng organised a human rights seminar on 21 March 2018 in partnership with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
The Student Campus Council (SCC) of the North-West University's (NWU's) campus in Mahikeng organised a human rights seminar on 21 March 2018 in partnership with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
23 March 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is in the process of subpoenaing the executive mayor of the Merafong City Local Municipality, Ms Mapehfo Mogale-Letsie, over the ongoing sewage spillage in Khutsong.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is in the process of subpoenaing the executive mayor of the Merafong City Local Municipality, Ms Mapehfo Mogale-Letsie, over the ongoing sewage spillage in Khutsong.
22 March 2018
Cape Town – With daily experiences of crime, violence and gang activity in and around schools in Cape Town, there is a greater need for children to understand and exercise both their human rights and responsibilities, a teacher said on Thursday.
Cape Town – With daily experiences of crime, violence and gang activity in and around schools in Cape Town, there is a greater need for children to understand and exercise both their human rights and responsibilities, a teacher said on Thursday.
22 March 2018
This year, South Africa will observe World Water Week under the ominous cloud of the Cape Town water crisis, and the stark reality of long-term water scarcity in South Africa and beyond our borders. The spotlight on water is at the heart of all conversations in South Africa with questions mainly being raised around sustainable water management, government’s role in the securing access of clean water for all citizens, and the future we face with alarming rates of drought and other weather extremes around the world.
This year, South Africa will observe World Water Week under the ominous cloud of the Cape Town water crisis, and the stark reality of long-term water scarcity in South Africa and beyond our borders. The spotlight on water is at the heart of all conversations in South Africa with questions mainly being raised around sustainable water management, government’s role in the securing access of clean water for all citizens, and the future we face with alarming rates of drought and other weather extremes around the world.
22 March 2018
The government has twelve months to fast-track the process of land restitution for Khoi-San communities, as part of their recognition as indigenous communities.
The government has twelve months to fast-track the process of land restitution for Khoi-San communities, as part of their recognition as indigenous communities.
21 March 2018
As we celebrate Human Rights Day and commemorate the anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre, equality remains the most violated right in South Africa, according to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
While the Bill of Rights is meant to protect the rights of every South African, rights such as the right to equality, human dignity, freedom of expression, access to education and healthcare are enjoyed by some.
As we celebrate Human Rights Day and commemorate the anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre, equality remains the most violated right in South Africa, according to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
While the Bill of Rights is meant to protect the rights of every South African, rights such as the right to equality, human dignity, freedom of expression, access to education and healthcare are enjoyed by some.
21 March 2018
Today is Human Rights Day. Here are your rights as enshrined in the Constitution …
Today is Human Rights Day. Here are your rights as enshrined in the Constitution …
21 March 2018
Caroline Marinus, 63, who lives with her daughter, her grandson, his wife, and great-granddaughter, 2, in Voelvlei Street, said it was unfair that they had lodged several complaints to the City of Cape Town since Thursday March 15 but the problem had still not been resolved by yesterday, Tuesday March 20.
Caroline Marinus, 63, who lives with her daughter, her grandson, his wife, and great-granddaughter, 2, in Voelvlei Street, said it was unfair that they had lodged several complaints to the City of Cape Town since Thursday March 15 but the problem had still not been resolved by yesterday, Tuesday March 20.
21 March 2018
Human Rights Day is commemorated annually on 21st March to honour the sacrifice of those who fell during the Sharpeville massacre on this day in 1960. This massacre claimed the lives of many people protesting against the Apartheid pass laws, including children, and left in its wake the abiding memory of its horror. National Human Rights Day holds immense significance for the South African Human Rights Commission (the SAHRC or Commission), tasked by the Constitution to monitor, promote and protect human rights. The Commission has planned a range of activities throughout the country during human rights month and will be commemorating the day with various activities across South Africa, to emphasise the value of respect for human rights in a democratic country.
Human Rights Day is commemorated annually on 21st March to honour the sacrifice of those who fell during the Sharpeville massacre on this day in 1960. This massacre claimed the lives of many people protesting against the Apartheid pass laws, including children, and left in its wake the abiding memory of its horror. National Human Rights Day holds immense significance for the South African Human Rights Commission (the SAHRC or Commission), tasked by the Constitution to monitor, promote and protect human rights. The Commission has planned a range of activities throughout the country during human rights month and will be commemorating the day with various activities across South Africa, to emphasise the value of respect for human rights in a democratic country.
20 March 2018
Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa in partnership with other government departments, private and civil organisations will this afternoon host a Human Rights dialogue at the Vaal, in Johannesburg.
Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa in partnership with other government departments, private and civil organisations will this afternoon host a Human Rights dialogue at the Vaal, in Johannesburg.
20 March 2018
SA Rugby has proudly endorsed a TAG rugby exhibition match between the Jozi Cats – South Africa’s first gay and inclusive competitive rugby team – and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Wednesday in celebration of Human Rights Day as the sport strives to achieve equality for all on and off the field.
SA Rugby has proudly endorsed a TAG rugby exhibition match between the Jozi Cats – South Africa’s first gay and inclusive competitive rugby team – and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Wednesday in celebration of Human Rights Day as the sport strives to achieve equality for all on and off the field.
20 March 2018
As South Africans celebrate Human Rights Day on March 21, we look at 15 rights every citizen must know.
As South Africans celebrate Human Rights Day on March 21, we look at 15 rights every citizen must know.
20 March 2018
The basic human right to freedom of expression is believed to be increasingly under threat as with the recent banning of the film, Inxeba: The Wound.
The basic human right to freedom of expression is believed to be increasingly under threat as with the recent banning of the film, Inxeba: The Wound.
19 March 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission says it is greatly concerned about the lack of safety and security in schools.
The South African Human Rights Commission says it is greatly concerned about the lack of safety and security in schools.
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