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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.
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 national Department of Health revealed 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 national Department of Health revealed on Tuesday.
13 November 2017
THE legacy of the icon of liberalism Helen Suzman will live for many years to come after the South African Post Office issued a stamp to commemorate her birthday.
THE legacy of the icon of liberalism Helen Suzman will live for many years to come after the South African Post Office issued a stamp to commemorate her birthday.
13 November 2017
The civil lawsuit against the State over the death of a six year-old Limpopo boy who drowned in a pit latrine got underway at the High Court in Polokwane on Monday.
The civil lawsuit against the State over the death of a six year-old Limpopo boy who drowned in a pit latrine got underway at the High Court in Polokwane on Monday.
12 November 2017
Of the 500 buildings audited by the city, 134 of them were found to be 'illegally occupied'
Officals in Johannesburg have promised to root out the illegal immigrants who have hijacked buildings in the city centre.
Of the 500 buildings audited by the city, 134 of them were found to be 'illegally occupied'
Officals in Johannesburg have promised to root out the illegal immigrants who have hijacked buildings in the city centre.
11 November 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has responded to a call made by the DA that the commission must give a status update on a case of rape and child marriage that took place in Orange Farm. This incident occurred a few years ago at a day-care centre for the mentally ill. Source: Jozi FM
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has responded to a call made by the DA that the commission must give a status update on a case of rape and child marriage that took place in Orange Farm. This incident occurred a few years ago at a day-care centre for the mentally ill. Source: Jozi FM
10 November 2017
Simon Mofokeng was placed on special leave last week following accusations that he sexually abused a 14-year-old girl.
Simon Mofokeng was placed on special leave last week following accusations that he sexually abused a 14-year-old girl.
8 November 2017
JOHANNESBURG –The South African Human Rights Commission is instituting its own investigation into Emfuleni Mayor, Simon Mofokeng.
He's accused of sexually grooming a 14-year-old girl.
JOHANNESBURG –The South African Human Rights Commission is instituting its own investigation into Emfuleni Mayor, Simon Mofokeng.
He's accused of sexually grooming a 14-year-old girl.
08 November 2017
A strike by workers in KwaZulu-Natal’s Ugu district municipality ended on Monday, but water is still not available across much of popular tourist destinations on the South Coast, including Port Edward, Shelley Beach, Oslo Beach and Port Shepstone.
A strike by workers in KwaZulu-Natal’s Ugu district municipality ended on Monday, but water is still not available across much of popular tourist destinations on the South Coast, including Port Edward, Shelley Beach, Oslo Beach and Port Shepstone.
08 November 2017
OHANNESBURG –The South African Human Rights Commission is instituting its own investigation into Emfuleni Mayor, Simon Mofokeng.
OHANNESBURG –The South African Human Rights Commission is instituting its own investigation into Emfuleni Mayor, Simon Mofokeng.
7 November 2017
Water services are trickling back in some South Coast towns after striking municipal workers returned to work.
But, with reservoir levels as low as 1% this week, other areas are still dependent on tanks for water to bath, flush and cook.
Water services are trickling back in some South Coast towns after striking municipal workers returned to work.
But, with reservoir levels as low as 1% this week, other areas are still dependent on tanks for water to bath, flush and cook.
05 November 2017
Like the rest of the nation, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is shocked by recent reports of sexual violence directed against children in schools across South Africa.
Like the rest of the nation, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is shocked by recent reports of sexual violence directed against children in schools across South Africa.
4 November 2017
Joanne Joseph speaks to SAHRC Representative Gushwell Brooks about Vick Momberg being found guilty on four counts crimen injuria in the Randburg Magistrate Courts and this follows her racial verbal attack on a black Police Officer after she experienced a smash and grab in North Riding last year. Source: Power FM
Joanne Joseph speaks to SAHRC Representative Gushwell Brooks about Vick Momberg being found guilty on four counts crimen injuria in the Randburg Magistrate Courts and this follows her racial verbal attack on a black Police Officer after she experienced a smash and grab in North Riding last year. Source: Power FM
4 November 2017
South coast residents say their human rights are being violated as water woes continue in the Ugu District Municipality.
Just weeks after a blockage at one of the main reservoirs left thousands of taps dry for days, there's another crisis - this time due to a workers' strike which is said to be illegal.
South coast residents say their human rights are being violated as water woes continue in the Ugu District Municipality.
Just weeks after a blockage at one of the main reservoirs left thousands of taps dry for days, there's another crisis - this time due to a workers' strike which is said to be illegal.
02 November 2017
They work on matters including human rights violations, fighting for LGBT rights, sex worker employment conditions, land restitution, the drafting of wills, assisting with the application of domestic violence protection orders and helping refugees achieve refugee status.
They work on matters including human rights violations, fighting for LGBT rights, sex worker employment conditions, land restitution, the drafting of wills, assisting with the application of domestic violence protection orders and helping refugees achieve refugee status.
01 November 2017
JOBURG mayor Herman Mashaba has maintained that migrants should remain under scrutiny despite the xenophobic allegations levelled against him.
JOBURG mayor Herman Mashaba has maintained that migrants should remain under scrutiny despite the xenophobic allegations levelled against him.
31 October 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in the province has praised judge Sekgopotje Mphahlele for showing respect to the country’s Constitution when passing judgment on farmers Theo Martins Jackson and Willem Oosthuizen last week.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in the province has praised judge Sekgopotje Mphahlele for showing respect to the country’s Constitution when passing judgment on farmers Theo Martins Jackson and Willem Oosthuizen last week.
31 October 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is on Tuesday expected to brief the media on the outcomes of the mediation session between the African Diaspora Forum and Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba over claims of xenophobia.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is on Tuesday expected to brief the media on the outcomes of the mediation session between the African Diaspora Forum and Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba over claims of xenophobia.
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