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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.
14 February 2018
Former Sodwana Bay guesthouse owner André Slade has been fined R50 000, payable to a charity, for racist remarks he made in 2016.
The Equality Court in Ubombo, Zululand, this week ruled that Slade’s comments and conduct amounted to unfair discrimination on the ground of race and hate speech and that they went against the constitution.
Former Sodwana Bay guesthouse owner André Slade has been fined R50 000, payable to a charity, for racist remarks he made in 2016.
The Equality Court in Ubombo, Zululand, this week ruled that Slade’s comments and conduct amounted to unfair discrimination on the ground of race and hate speech and that they went against the constitution.
10 February 2018
Johannesburg – The Department of Home Affairs says most refugee status appeals are not from people fleeing war-torn countries for safety, but are made by young males seeking better economic opportunities.
Johannesburg – The Department of Home Affairs says most refugee status appeals are not from people fleeing war-torn countries for safety, but are made by young males seeking better economic opportunities.
9 February 2018
Polokwane – A Limpopo doctor accused of racially segregating his patients and staff, and charging different rates according to race, released a general public apology on Friday, insisting he was not aware of what was going on.
Polokwane – A Limpopo doctor accused of racially segregating his patients and staff, and charging different rates according to race, released a general public apology on Friday, insisting he was not aware of what was going on.
9 February 2018
Mokopane medical doctor Jimmy van der Berg, accused of racist conduct at his private surgery, and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) agreed that the commission will actively monitor his future actions and should it find that the terms of the conciliation agreement has not been met, the council will proceed to institute immediate civil or criminal action against Van der Berg or any other appropriate redress it may deem fit as determined by its constitutional mandate.
Mokopane medical doctor Jimmy van der Berg, accused of racist conduct at his private surgery, and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) agreed that the commission will actively monitor his future actions and should it find that the terms of the conciliation agreement has not been met, the council will proceed to institute immediate civil or criminal action against Van der Berg or any other appropriate redress it may deem fit as determined by its constitutional mandate.
9 February 2018
SAHRC investigators visited the doctor’s practice and found there are separate consultation rooms and bathrooms for white and black patients.
SAHRC investigators visited the doctor’s practice and found there are separate consultation rooms and bathrooms for white and black patients.
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