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31 January 2018
A medical surgery in Mokopane, Limpopo, has come under fire from the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) for alleged racism, breaching a number of medical ethics codes. SAHRC provincial manager Victor Mavhidula is quoted in News24 as saying that the commission had visited the surgery and found that patients were segregated upon entry, and treated differently based on race.
A medical surgery in Mokopane, Limpopo, has come under fire from the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) for alleged racism, breaching a number of medical ethics codes. SAHRC provincial manager Victor Mavhidula is quoted in News24 as saying that the commission had visited the surgery and found that patients were segregated upon entry, and treated differently based on race.
30 January 2018
The commission found he treated black patients in a different room from to his white patients and made them use separate bathrooms.
The Health Department in Limpopo says it’s confident an investigation by the South African Human Rights Commissio n (SAHRC) into alleged racism by a Mokopane doctor will be done diligently.
The commission found he treated black patients in a different room from to his white patients and made them use separate bathrooms.
The Health Department in Limpopo says it’s confident an investigation by the South African Human Rights Commissio n (SAHRC) into alleged racism by a Mokopane doctor will be done diligently.
30 January 2018
Durban - Umgeni Water said on Monday there was no danger of KwaZulu-Natal running out of water in the near term but responsible consumer behaviour was vital if the province was to achieve water security.
While KZN was still recovering from the devastating drought which is now threatening to run Cape Town taps completely dry, KZN dam levels are between 63% and 114%.
Durban - Umgeni Water said on Monday there was no danger of KwaZulu-Natal running out of water in the near term but responsible consumer behaviour was vital if the province was to achieve water security.
While KZN was still recovering from the devastating drought which is now threatening to run Cape Town taps completely dry, KZN dam levels are between 63% and 114%.
30 January 2018
The Congress of South African Trade Unions is concerned by the deteriorating situation and the intensity of violent armed conflict between organised groups of illegal miners in many areas of the country, where illegal mining is taking place. The reports of gang violence and of armed gangs shooting at the police should send the alarm bells ringing to our authorities. The federation has repeatedly called for action to from our government to deal with this unremitting deaths of artisanal miners all across the country.
The Congress of South African Trade Unions is concerned by the deteriorating situation and the intensity of violent armed conflict between organised groups of illegal miners in many areas of the country, where illegal mining is taking place. The reports of gang violence and of armed gangs shooting at the police should send the alarm bells ringing to our authorities. The federation has repeatedly called for action to from our government to deal with this unremitting deaths of artisanal miners all across the country.
30 January 2018
The current drought gripping the south-western parts of South Africa started as far back as the end of the 2015 summer when the rains expected to fall during the 2016 and 2017 winter seasons did not arrive.
This situation has been exacerbated by the fact that at the same time‚ the demand for water in the Western Cape Province increased because of fairly rapid economic and population growth.
The current drought gripping the south-western parts of South Africa started as far back as the end of the 2015 summer when the rains expected to fall during the 2016 and 2017 winter seasons did not arrive.
This situation has been exacerbated by the fact that at the same time‚ the demand for water in the Western Cape Province increased because of fairly rapid economic and population growth.
29 January 2018
IOL News reports that a teacher union has turned to the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), asking that it probe complaints of hate speech and racism emanating from protests at the Hoërskool Overvaal.
IOL News reports that a teacher union has turned to the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), asking that it probe complaints of hate speech and racism emanating from protests at the Hoërskool Overvaal.
29 January 2018
THE University of the Witwatersrand is investigating an alleged racist incident following social media posts that one of the lecturers referred to protesting workers as “monkeys”.
THE University of the Witwatersrand is investigating an alleged racist incident following social media posts that one of the lecturers referred to protesting workers as “monkeys”.
28 January 2018
The Western Cape is currently experiencing its worse drought in more than 100 years.
At a planned briefing scheduled for later on Sunday, the Water and Sanitation Department will reveal how it plans to manage day zero and beyond.
The Western Cape is currently experiencing its worse drought in more than 100 years.
At a planned briefing scheduled for later on Sunday, the Water and Sanitation Department will reveal how it plans to manage day zero and beyond.
28 January 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission says that far from the situation reported following a media conference by DA leader Mmusi Maimane on Wednesday‚ it can confirm that the City of Cape Town does indeed have a water plan.
The South African Human Rights Commission says that far from the situation reported following a media conference by DA leader Mmusi Maimane on Wednesday‚ it can confirm that the City of Cape Town does indeed have a water plan.
27 January 2017
Recriminations and blame-shifting do not inspire confidence in our leaders and this confidence will be needed in the coming months, says SAHRC spokesperson.
The South African Human Rights Commission has been monitoring the water crisis unfolding in the City of Cape Town, having received complaints from various individuals and organisations regarding the issue.
Recriminations and blame-shifting do not inspire confidence in our leaders and this confidence will be needed in the coming months, says SAHRC spokesperson.
The South African Human Rights Commission has been monitoring the water crisis unfolding in the City of Cape Town, having received complaints from various individuals and organisations regarding the issue.
27 January 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has been monitoring the water crisis unfolding in the City of Cape Town and has received complaints from various individuals and organisations regarding the issue, the commission said on Saturday.
"The complaints express the concerns which all Capetonians share," The SAHRC said in a statement.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has been monitoring the water crisis unfolding in the City of Cape Town and has received complaints from various individuals and organisations regarding the issue, the commission said on Saturday.
"The complaints express the concerns which all Capetonians share," The SAHRC said in a statement.
27 January 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is calling on all spheres of government to help deal with the water crisis.
The commission says it's monitoring the situation to ensure the City of Cape Town and other supporting parties work together.
The arrival of Day Zero is imminent.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is calling on all spheres of government to help deal with the water crisis.
The commission says it's monitoring the situation to ensure the City of Cape Town and other supporting parties work together.
The arrival of Day Zero is imminent.
26 January 2018
A medical surgery in Mokopane, Limpopo, has come under fire from the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) for alleged racism breaching a number of medical ethics codes….
SAHRC provincial manager Victor Mavhidula told News24 that the commission had visited the surgery and found that patients were segregated upon entry, and treated differently based on race.
A medical surgery in Mokopane, Limpopo, has come under fire from the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) for alleged racism breaching a number of medical ethics codes….
SAHRC provincial manager Victor Mavhidula told News24 that the commission had visited the surgery and found that patients were segregated upon entry, and treated differently based on race.
26 January 2018
A white medical practitioner in Mokopane, Limpopo, who is under investigation for racism this week acceded to racially divided consultation rooms at his practice.
A white medical practitioner in Mokopane, Limpopo, who is under investigation for racism this week acceded to racially divided consultation rooms at his practice.
26 January 2018
A white medical practitioner in Mokopane, Limpopo, who is under investigation for racism this week acceded to racially divided consultation rooms at his practice.
This was after an in loco inspection of the doctor's premises by the South African Human Rights Commission this week.
The commission, which started its investigation into the allegations of racism at the doctor's place last month, said their investigation confirmed the racism complaints.
A white medical practitioner in Mokopane, Limpopo, who is under investigation for racism this week acceded to racially divided consultation rooms at his practice.
This was after an in loco inspection of the doctor's premises by the South African Human Rights Commission this week.
The commission, which started its investigation into the allegations of racism at the doctor's place last month, said their investigation confirmed the racism complaints.
26 January 2017
A child’s hoodie‚ a fragrant body wash and a lotion all have one thing in common — they have forced advertisers to bow to the power of social media.
“For years we were told that customer is king‚ but you never really felt like it‚” said social media expert Yavi Madurai.
“Now‚ with the power of social media‚ the customer finally wears the crown. Finally companies have to bow down and‚ if they don’t‚ they will lose customers. H&M is a case in point.
A child’s hoodie‚ a fragrant body wash and a lotion all have one thing in common — they have forced advertisers to bow to the power of social media.
“For years we were told that customer is king‚ but you never really felt like it‚” said social media expert Yavi Madurai.
“Now‚ with the power of social media‚ the customer finally wears the crown. Finally companies have to bow down and‚ if they don’t‚ they will lose customers. H&M is a case in point.
25 January 2018
LIMPOPO – “The department vowed to work closely with the South African Human Rights Commission, the national Department of Health and the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in making sure matters like this don’t have space in a democratic SA. We will not leave a stone unturned,” Spokesperson for the department, Derick Kganyago, said.
LIMPOPO – “The department vowed to work closely with the South African Human Rights Commission, the national Department of Health and the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in making sure matters like this don’t have space in a democratic SA. We will not leave a stone unturned,” Spokesperson for the department, Derick Kganyago, said.
24 January 2018
The commission says it’s deeply disappointed by a recent advertisement by the global retailer.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it expects to receive a draft plan of action from retailer H&M on how to deal with diversity and racism.
The commission says it’s deeply disappointed by a recent advertisement by the global retailer.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it expects to receive a draft plan of action from retailer H&M on how to deal with diversity and racism.
24 January 2018
With the heat on retailer H&M subsiding, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it is taking a firm stance on the business sector and human rights abuse. The commission voiced its disappointment at the recent H&M ad campaign that featured a black boy modelling a hoodie with the words “coolest monkey in the jungle” printed on it. While H&M has publicly apologized for the ad and encouraged constructive input from members of the public, the commission will now be investigating how businesses conduct themselves and adhere to the values enshrined within the South African Constitution. This follows a meeting on Friday, between the retailer and the SAHRC, in which the company indicated that it will be developing a plan to ensure that staff members are educated about issues of race and diversity.
SAHRC CEO, Tseliso Thipanyane, explains that while the SAHRC has tabled its concerns, H&M has apologised for the campaign. However, the commission requires more action than an apology.
With the heat on retailer H&M subsiding, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it is taking a firm stance on the business sector and human rights abuse. The commission voiced its disappointment at the recent H&M ad campaign that featured a black boy modelling a hoodie with the words “coolest monkey in the jungle” printed on it. While H&M has publicly apologized for the ad and encouraged constructive input from members of the public, the commission will now be investigating how businesses conduct themselves and adhere to the values enshrined within the South African Constitution. This follows a meeting on Friday, between the retailer and the SAHRC, in which the company indicated that it will be developing a plan to ensure that staff members are educated about issues of race and diversity.
SAHRC CEO, Tseliso Thipanyane, explains that while the SAHRC has tabled its concerns, H&M has apologised for the campaign. However, the commission requires more action than an apology.
23 January 2018
Unrepentantly homophobic Cape Town pastor Oscar Bougardt is once again attacking the LGBTQ community, this time proclaiming that gays and lesbians are to blame for the city’s drought.
On Monday, Bougardt took to Facebook to expound his views on the pending disaster in the Mother City, which could see taps running dry in April.
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