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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.
21 February 2018
The acting dean in the University of SA’s (Unisa) College of Law has — in a chilling e-mail addressed to the university’s legal services and copied to his line managers — detailed how his life was being threatened if he did not step down from the position.
The acting dean in the University of SA’s (Unisa) College of Law has — in a chilling e-mail addressed to the university’s legal services and copied to his line managers — detailed how his life was being threatened if he did not step down from the position.
20 February 2018
ALLEGATIONS of sexual harassment have surfaced at Primedia Broadcasting after a senior staff member was put on special leave in what the company referred to as misconduct.
According to a close source, 15 women were sexually harassed by the senior staff member and at least two women have spoken out.
ALLEGATIONS of sexual harassment have surfaced at Primedia Broadcasting after a senior staff member was put on special leave in what the company referred to as misconduct.
According to a close source, 15 women were sexually harassed by the senior staff member and at least two women have spoken out.
19 February 2018
The Democratic Alliance, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), and the Public Protector will be meeting this week to discuss the quality of water in Mangaung.
The DA says the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality should be held accountable for the discolouration and sandy smell in the water. According to DA councillor and water expert, Rossouw Botes, tests have indicated that very high levels of E-coli and coliform bacteria are present in the water. However, several weeks after the incident was first reported to the Municipality, residents in the city are still experiencing a distinct odour, change in colour and taste in the water.
The Democratic Alliance, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), and the Public Protector will be meeting this week to discuss the quality of water in Mangaung.
The DA says the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality should be held accountable for the discolouration and sandy smell in the water. According to DA councillor and water expert, Rossouw Botes, tests have indicated that very high levels of E-coli and coliform bacteria are present in the water. However, several weeks after the incident was first reported to the Municipality, residents in the city are still experiencing a distinct odour, change in colour and taste in the water.
16 February 2018
Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Buti Manamela described as “barbaric” the racially motivated assault of long-distance runner Thabang Mosiako.
Manamela said this during a press briefing after visiting the North West University (NWU) in Potchefstroom on Wednesday.
Mosiako was left injured and had to suspend his preparations for the continental athletics tournament in Algeria after he was attacked by a group said to be NWU students.
Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Buti Manamela described as “barbaric” the racially motivated assault of long-distance runner Thabang Mosiako.
Manamela said this during a press briefing after visiting the North West University (NWU) in Potchefstroom on Wednesday.
Mosiako was left injured and had to suspend his preparations for the continental athletics tournament in Algeria after he was attacked by a group said to be NWU students.
16 February 2018
Sodwana Bay guest house owner André Slade has been found guilty of unfair discrimination and hate speech by the Human Rights Commission.
Below is the full statement from the commission.
Sodwana Bay guest house owner André Slade has been found guilty of unfair discrimination and hate speech by the Human Rights Commission.
Below is the full statement from the commission.
15 Feb 2018
Mokopane medical doctor Jimmy van den Berg, accused of racist conduct at his private surgery, and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) last week agreed to the commission actively monitoring his future actions.
Mokopane medical doctor Jimmy van den Berg, accused of racist conduct at his private surgery, and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) last week agreed to the commission actively monitoring his future actions.
15 February 2018
People of all ages attended the interfaith Awareness Day and Prayer Service against Human Trafficking presented by the Counter Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) office that took place at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Polokwane on Saturday.
People of all ages attended the interfaith Awareness Day and Prayer Service against Human Trafficking presented by the Counter Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) office that took place at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Polokwane on Saturday.
15 February 2018
The Film & Publication Board has reclassified the award winning controversial film Inxeba (The Wound) to a rating of X18. In a statement released through a series of tweets, the FPB's official account stated that the Appeals Tribunal of the board had decided to overturn the original rating given to the film of 16 LS, to X18. By Masgo Panyane
The Film & Publication Board has reclassified the award winning controversial film Inxeba (The Wound) to a rating of X18. In a statement released through a series of tweets, the FPB's official account stated that the Appeals Tribunal of the board had decided to overturn the original rating given to the film of 16 LS, to X18. By Masgo Panyane
15 February 2018
Newly elected Provincial Manager at the Free State’s South African Human Rights Commission, Thabang Kheswa, said he could never have imagined that his love for public matters would lead him to where he now is in his career.
Newly elected Provincial Manager at the Free State’s South African Human Rights Commission, Thabang Kheswa, said he could never have imagined that his love for public matters would lead him to where he now is in his career.
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