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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.
8 February 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it is disappointing that municipalities fail to provide quality services to communities whilst they continue to record irregular and fruitless expenditure year on end.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it is disappointing that municipalities fail to provide quality services to communities whilst they continue to record irregular and fruitless expenditure year on end.
8 February 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it will engage with the Mangaung Metro Municipality regarding the on-going water crisis in the area.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it will engage with the Mangaung Metro Municipality regarding the on-going water crisis in the area.
8 February 2018
The number of children who grow up without birth certificates is on the increase in the Free State. This is according to the recently appointed Provincial Manager at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in the Free State, Thabang Kheswa.
The number of children who grow up without birth certificates is on the increase in the Free State. This is according to the recently appointed Provincial Manager at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in the Free State, Thabang Kheswa.
7 February 2018
This comes after three girls were killed by fire at the North West School for the Deaf.
The North West department of education must conduct a full audit of all special needs schools in the province, the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) said on Wednesday.
This comes after three girls were killed by fire at the North West School for the Deaf.
The North West department of education must conduct a full audit of all special needs schools in the province, the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) said on Wednesday.
7 February 2018
Bloemfontein – The EFF in the Free State says it is "disturbed and infuriated" by the death of a man, allegedly at the hands of police officers, during a protest at Sekoto village in QwaQwa on Wednesday.
Bloemfontein – The EFF in the Free State says it is "disturbed and infuriated" by the death of a man, allegedly at the hands of police officers, during a protest at Sekoto village in QwaQwa on Wednesday.
07 February 2018
The commission has finalised its report into a fire that claimed the lives of three pupils at the North West School for the Deaf in August 2015.
The commission has finalised its report into a fire that claimed the lives of three pupils at the North West School for the Deaf in August 2015.
07 February 2018
The lobby group African Diaspora Forum (ADF) is looking for general amnesty for all undocumented immigrants in SA.
The organisation’s chairperson‚ Marc Gbaffou‚ was speaking at the South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC) two-day national investigative hearing on migration‚ xenophobia and social cohesion hearings.
"Many immigrants’ kids cannot go to school because their parents are illegal in this country‚ making the children illegal as well. Although the South African Constitution stipulates that every child has a right to education‚ some children of immigrants have continuously been denied these rights‚" Gbaffou said.
The lobby group African Diaspora Forum (ADF) is looking for general amnesty for all undocumented immigrants in SA.
The organisation’s chairperson‚ Marc Gbaffou‚ was speaking at the South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC) two-day national investigative hearing on migration‚ xenophobia and social cohesion hearings.
"Many immigrants’ kids cannot go to school because their parents are illegal in this country‚ making the children illegal as well. Although the South African Constitution stipulates that every child has a right to education‚ some children of immigrants have continuously been denied these rights‚" Gbaffou said.
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