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20 November 2017
We all have those friends on Facebook who claim they have an absolute right to their opinion. “Well, that’s my opinion and I am entitled to it. It’s a free country.” Fair enough, the “free country” line has become outdated. But certainly not outdated as the apartheid flag which has recently been pulled out the drawers, miraculously dustless, neatly unfolded and displayed with an odd mix of reverence and nostalgia.
Yes, the Constitution protects freedom of speech. So you are entitled to your opinion. But this right has its bounds. The Constitution expressly prohibits “advocacy of hatred that is based on race, ethnicity, gender or religion, and that constitutes incitement to cause harm”. So your entitlement is not absolute or without accountability or consequence.
We all have those friends on Facebook who claim they have an absolute right to their opinion. “Well, that’s my opinion and I am entitled to it. It’s a free country.” Fair enough, the “free country” line has become outdated. But certainly not outdated as the apartheid flag which has recently been pulled out the drawers, miraculously dustless, neatly unfolded and displayed with an odd mix of reverence and nostalgia.
Yes, the Constitution protects freedom of speech. So you are entitled to your opinion. But this right has its bounds. The Constitution expressly prohibits “advocacy of hatred that is based on race, ethnicity, gender or religion, and that constitutes incitement to cause harm”. So your entitlement is not absolute or without accountability or consequence.
The South African Human Rights Commission’s [SAHRC] Eastern Cape Provincial Office has been inundated with complaints relating to a whole range of issues affecting the delivery of quality basic education in the province. To this end, the Eastern Cape Commission’s office will be hosting a Provincial Indaba on Education with a particular focus on School Infrastructure. Aubrey Mdazana from the SAHRC in the province elaborated on this. Source: Umhlobo Wenene
17 November 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission has revealed that there is a shortage of skills, training and resources when it comes to mental healthcare in the country. The Commission is investigating the sector following the Life Esidimeni tragedy and SAHRC Chairperson Bongani Majola was also mentioned. Source: Kaya FM
The South African Human Rights Commission has revealed that there is a shortage of skills, training and resources when it comes to mental healthcare in the country. The Commission is investigating the sector following the Life Esidimeni tragedy and SAHRC Chairperson Bongani Majola was also mentioned. Source: Kaya FM
17 November 2017
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi requested the commission to investigate the sector after the Life Esidimeni tragedy.
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi requested the commission to investigate the sector after the Life Esidimeni tragedy.
17 November 2017
Still determined to deal with Joburg Illegal migrants the city mayor Herman Mashaba has once again given the Home Affairs department an ultimatum to strategize plans to deal with the situation. The Mayor who has been uptight with his plans to totally rid the city off illegal immigrants has once again resounded a note of warning to the immigration department to do something before he does. The Home Affairs department has until Friday next week to advise what specific measures‚ plans and interventions it will take to deal with Joburg Illegal migrants
Still determined to deal with Joburg Illegal migrants the city mayor Herman Mashaba has once again given the Home Affairs department an ultimatum to strategize plans to deal with the situation. The Mayor who has been uptight with his plans to totally rid the city off illegal immigrants has once again resounded a note of warning to the immigration department to do something before he does. The Home Affairs department has until Friday next week to advise what specific measures‚ plans and interventions it will take to deal with Joburg Illegal migrants
17 November 2017
Rural communities should not be excluded from accessing mental health care. This is according to Programme Manager at the South African Federation for Mental Health, Charlene Sunkel.
Rural communities should not be excluded from accessing mental health care. This is according to Programme Manager at the South African Federation for Mental Health, Charlene Sunkel.
16 November 2017
The SA Human Rights Commission says it’s hearings on the status of mental health care in the country has revealed a shortage of skills, training and resources. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi requested the commission to investigate the sector following the Life Esidimeni tragedy. SAHRC Chairman Bongani Majola spoke with EWN about this matter. Source: EWN
The SA Human Rights Commission says it’s hearings on the status of mental health care in the country has revealed a shortage of skills, training and resources. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi requested the commission to investigate the sector following the Life Esidimeni tragedy. SAHRC Chairman Bongani Majola spoke with EWN about this matter. Source: EWN
16 November 2017
Until 2016‚ the Mpumalanga health department had always depended on Gauteng to take in its patients in need of mental healthcare, as it does not have a psychiatric hospital of its own.
Until 2016‚ the Mpumalanga health department had always depended on Gauteng to take in its patients in need of mental healthcare, as it does not have a psychiatric hospital of its own.
16 November 2017
The KZN health department has been under fire since the SAHRC published a damning report on the state of oncology services in the province.
15 November 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission says it’s become apparent that many mentally ill patients are not heard. The Commission has concluded its first day of hearings looking at mental health care. Source: EWN
The South African Human Rights Commission says it’s become apparent that many mentally ill patients are not heard. The Commission has concluded its first day of hearings looking at mental health care. Source: EWN
15 November 2017
Doctor Mvuyiso Talatala says he tried to inform disgraced former Gauteng health MEC Qedani Mahlangu and other senior officials of this, but his warning fell on deaf ears.
Doctor Mvuyiso Talatala says he tried to inform disgraced former Gauteng health MEC Qedani Mahlangu and other senior officials of this, but his warning fell on deaf ears.
15 November 2017
press release
The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission or SAHRC) will host a National Investigative Hearing on the Status of Mental Health Care in South Africa, on Tuesday, 14 November 2017 until Wednesday, 15 November 2017 at the SAHRC Head Office in Johannesburg. In handing down his report into the Esidimeni debacle, the Health Ombud, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba, recommended that the Commission be requested to undertake, nationally, a systematic and systemic review of human rights compliance and possible violations nationally related to mental health in South Africa. The National Investigative Hearing (the Hearing) is therefore a direct response to that recommendation and aims at looking at the national picture on mental health care.
15 November 2017
Government departments, regulatory bodies, civil society organisations, and researchers are among those taking part in the two day hearings.
The Human Rights Commission will on Tuesday morning begin its national investigative hearings into the status of mental healthcare in the country.
Government departments, regulatory bodies, civil society organisations, and researchers are among those taking part in the two day hearings.
The Human Rights Commission will on Tuesday morning begin its national investigative hearings into the status of mental healthcare in the country.
15 November 2017
The hearings are aimed at addressing any violations of mental healthcare in the country following the Life Esidimeni tragedy.
JOHANNESBURG - The Department of Health says it doesn’t have a policy of deinstitutionalisation of mental health care in South Africa.
The hearings are aimed at addressing any violations of mental healthcare in the country following the Life Esidimeni tragedy.
JOHANNESBURG - The Department of Health says it doesn’t have a policy of deinstitutionalisation of mental health care in South Africa.
15 November 2017
The commission has concluded its first day of hearings looking at mental healthcare in South Africa.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it’s become apparent that psychiatric patients need to be heard.
The commission has concluded its first day of hearings looking at mental healthcare in South Africa.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it’s become apparent that psychiatric patients need to be heard.
14 November 2017
The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has asked the SA Human Rights Commission to investigate the breakdown of mobile clinic systems in KwaZulu-Natal‚ North West and Limpopo.
The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has asked the SA Human Rights Commission to investigate the breakdown of mobile clinic systems in KwaZulu-Natal‚ North West and Limpopo.
14 November 2017
It was impossible to say how much the state spent on care for mentally ill patients each year because there was no set budget for this in the provinces‚ the Department of Health disclosed on Tuesday.
It was impossible to say how much the state spent on care for mentally ill patients each year because there was no set budget for this in the provinces‚ the Department of Health disclosed on Tuesday.
14 November 2017
A medical professional on Tuesday painted a grim picture of the state of mental healthcare in South Africa‚ saying professionals were not well-equipped to deal with the sector.
A medical professional on Tuesday painted a grim picture of the state of mental healthcare in South Africa‚ saying professionals were not well-equipped to deal with the sector.
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