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The controversial pastor, Oscar Bougardt, has been ordered by the Cape High Court not to preach against homosexuality for the next two months, he is facing charges of hate speech and contravening a court order.
14 March 2018
Human rights in South Africa are a mixed bag with enormous challenges and difficulties, but also positive developments and obstacles that have been overcome, and hope, according to the South African Human Rights Commission which is holding a two-day seminar “Business and Human Rights Dialogue” in Johannesburg this week. “South Africa has very good infrastructure in terms of laws, policies and institutions,” Advocate Tseliso Thipanyane, SAHRC CEO told the African News Agency during an interview on the sidelines of the seminar at the Capital Moloko Hotel in Sandton on Tuesday.
Source: Newsreader
Human rights in South Africa are a mixed bag with enormous challenges and difficulties, but also positive developments and obstacles that have been overcome, and hope, according to the South African Human Rights Commission which is holding a two-day seminar “Business and Human Rights Dialogue” in Johannesburg this week. “South Africa has very good infrastructure in terms of laws, policies and institutions,” Advocate Tseliso Thipanyane, SAHRC CEO told the African News Agency during an interview on the sidelines of the seminar at the Capital Moloko Hotel in Sandton on Tuesday.
Source: Newsreader
13 March 2018
JOHANNESBURG, March 13 – Bongani Majola, Chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), said the involvement of businesses in supporting human rights is essential if human rights in South Africa and elsewhere are to advance.
JOHANNESBURG, March 13 – Bongani Majola, Chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), said the involvement of businesses in supporting human rights is essential if human rights in South Africa and elsewhere are to advance.
13 March 2018
Medical waste from the Letaba Hospital is flowing directly into the Letaba River‚ said Lindy Wilson MP and DA shadow deputy minister of health‚ following an oversight visit to the Tzaneen hospital on Monday.
She said that the South African Human Rights Commission would be asked to institute an urgent investigation.
Wilson said she "found human excretion‚ blood‚ toxic waste and other dangerous medical waste spewing from the hospital directly into the Letaba River".
Medical waste from the Letaba Hospital is flowing directly into the Letaba River‚ said Lindy Wilson MP and DA shadow deputy minister of health‚ following an oversight visit to the Tzaneen hospital on Monday.
She said that the South African Human Rights Commission would be asked to institute an urgent investigation.
Wilson said she "found human excretion‚ blood‚ toxic waste and other dangerous medical waste spewing from the hospital directly into the Letaba River".
13 March 2018
JOHANNESBURG, March (ANA) – Human rights in South Africa are a mixed bag with enormous challenges and difficulties, but also positive developments and obstacles that have been overcome, and hope, according to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) which is holding a two-day seminar "Business and Human Rights Dialogue" in Johannesburg this week.
JOHANNESBURG, March (ANA) – Human rights in South Africa are a mixed bag with enormous challenges and difficulties, but also positive developments and obstacles that have been overcome, and hope, according to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) which is holding a two-day seminar "Business and Human Rights Dialogue" in Johannesburg this week.
12 March 2018
The Human Rights Commission and competitive gay/inclusive club Jozi Cats are hosting a club rugby tournament to say "Hell, no!" to homophobia in rugby.
The Human Rights Commission and competitive gay/inclusive club Jozi Cats are hosting a club rugby tournament to say "Hell, no!" to homophobia in rugby.
9 March 2018
Sandton, Johannesburg,8 March 2018. The Motsepe Foundation Women’s Unit is hosting today, 8 March 2018, the 2nd Annual Summit on International Women’s Day, focusing on Human Rights and issues of sexual harassment.
The International Women’s Day comes in the wake of the exposure of sexual harassment which have resulted in a number of movements such as #MeToo and #TimesUp.
Sandton, Johannesburg,8 March 2018. The Motsepe Foundation Women’s Unit is hosting today, 8 March 2018, the 2nd Annual Summit on International Women’s Day, focusing on Human Rights and issues of sexual harassment.
The International Women’s Day comes in the wake of the exposure of sexual harassment which have resulted in a number of movements such as #MeToo and #TimesUp.
9 March 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says they are looking into a racism complaint against Mangaung Metro Municipality’s Mayor, Olly Mlamleli.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says they are looking into a racism complaint against Mangaung Metro Municipality’s Mayor, Olly Mlamleli.
8 March 2018
A PROBE into remarks made by Mangaung metro mayor Olly Mlamleli during a budget meeting in June last year has been referred back to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in the Free State.
07 March 2018
The Annual Human Rights Day is set to be commemorated on the 21st of March. The day when South Africans reflects sacrifices and struggles if those who fought for the liberation of the country. On the line is Chris Nissen, Commissioner of the South African Human Rights Commission.
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Source: Voice of the Cape
The Annual Human Rights Day is set to be commemorated on the 21st of March. The day when South Africans reflects sacrifices and struggles if those who fought for the liberation of the country. On the line is Chris Nissen, Commissioner of the South African Human Rights Commission.
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Source: Voice of the Cape
07 March 2018
Cape Town – The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has committed itself to closely oversee the running of the University of Zululand (UniZulu), in Richards Bay, "until it is fully functional".
Cape Town – The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has committed itself to closely oversee the running of the University of Zululand (UniZulu), in Richards Bay, "until it is fully functional".
07 Mar 2018
The Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) in partnership with other government departments, private and civil organisations will commemorate Human Rights Month through dialogues and other activities under the 2018 theme, “The year of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela: promoting and deepening a human rights culture across society.” The dialogues will be led by DAC Social Cohesion Advocates and Living Legends in various venues around the country.
The Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) in partnership with other government departments, private and civil organisations will commemorate Human Rights Month through dialogues and other activities under the 2018 theme, “The year of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela: promoting and deepening a human rights culture across society.” The dialogues will be led by DAC Social Cohesion Advocates and Living Legends in various venues around the country.
4 March 2018
AT LEAST 3000 new schools for pupils with special needs need to be built to address the backlog, according to the Department of Basic Education (DBE). There are 453 public schools across the country for pupils with special education needs accommodating 119 259 pupils with various special needs.
AT LEAST 3000 new schools for pupils with special needs need to be built to address the backlog, according to the Department of Basic Education (DBE). There are 453 public schools across the country for pupils with special education needs accommodating 119 259 pupils with various special needs.
2 March 2018
The death of a Tanzanian PhD student from the University of Johannesburg, allegedly at the hands of a taxi driver, has left the university and his friends reeling.
A close friend and colleague of Baraka Leonard Nafari believed that he was murdered last Friday because he wasn’t South African. The police are still investigating, and the university called on the community to stop speculating and let the police finish their investigation.
The death of a Tanzanian PhD student from the University of Johannesburg, allegedly at the hands of a taxi driver, has left the university and his friends reeling.
A close friend and colleague of Baraka Leonard Nafari believed that he was murdered last Friday because he wasn’t South African. The police are still investigating, and the university called on the community to stop speculating and let the police finish their investigation.
Yende's body found at Eskom’s offices in springs on the east rand last may after she was reported missing.
27 February 2018
JOHANNESBURG – The South African Human Rights Commission will this morning meet with the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) and the police to discuss a complaint lodged by the family of murdered Eskom employee Thembisile Yende.
27 February 2018
JOHANNESBURG – The South African Human Rights Commission will this morning meet with the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) and the police to discuss a complaint lodged by the family of murdered Eskom employee Thembisile Yende.
27 February 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission has met with the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) and the police to discuss a complaint lodged by the family of murdered Eskom employee Thembisile Yende.
The South African Human Rights Commission has met with the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) and the police to discuss a complaint lodged by the family of murdered Eskom employee Thembisile Yende.
24 February 2018
The Commission`s Gauteng Provincial Manager, Buang Jones gave more details on SA Human Rights Commission’s inquiry into allegations of racism in the College of Law.
Source: SABC
The Commission`s Gauteng Provincial Manager, Buang Jones gave more details on SA Human Rights Commission’s inquiry into allegations of racism in the College of Law.
Source: SABC
22 February 2018
On 1 December 2017, the Minister of Health promulgated the Emergency Medical Services Regulations. SECTION27 welcomes the promulgation of the Regulations. We welcome further the openness of the National Department of Health to our submissions on the Regulations as an example of cooperation between government and civil society in the interests of health.
On 1 December 2017, the Minister of Health promulgated the Emergency Medical Services Regulations. SECTION27 welcomes the promulgation of the Regulations. We welcome further the openness of the National Department of Health to our submissions on the Regulations as an example of cooperation between government and civil society in the interests of health.
21 February 2018
Edward Zuma is being sued for R100 000 for "hate speech" over comments he made about Pravin Gordhan and Derek Hanekom.
Former president Jacob Zuma's son Edward does not understand what hate speech is, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says. According to TimesLive, the SAHRC told the Equality Court this week that Zuma's response to the allegations against him shows that he lacks understanding of the charges against him.
Edward Zuma is being sued for R100 000 for "hate speech" over comments he made about Pravin Gordhan and Derek Hanekom.
Former president Jacob Zuma's son Edward does not understand what hate speech is, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says. According to TimesLive, the SAHRC told the Equality Court this week that Zuma's response to the allegations against him shows that he lacks understanding of the charges against him.
21 February 2018
The University of South Africa has roped in the SA Human Rights Commission to conduct an extensive inquiry into allegations of racism‚ sexism‚ harassment and unfair discrimination in its College of Law.
The University of South Africa has roped in the SA Human Rights Commission to conduct an extensive inquiry into allegations of racism‚ sexism‚ harassment and unfair discrimination in its College of Law.
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