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25 October 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission says it has noted with great concern the arrest of 13 human rights activists‚ including two South African lawyers‚ in Tanzania.
The South African Human Rights Commission says it has noted with great concern the arrest of 13 human rights activists‚ including two South African lawyers‚ in Tanzania.
24 October 2017
A recent judgment against spanking children has led to a local church that was previously revealed to “advocate for the use of corporal punishment” seeking legal counsel on implications for it in its fight with the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
Joshua Generation’s Sunningdale-based church was investigated by SAHRC last year for publishing a parenting manual, “Raising Children - Transformation through Truth”.
A recent judgment against spanking children has led to a local church that was previously revealed to “advocate for the use of corporal punishment” seeking legal counsel on implications for it in its fight with the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
Joshua Generation’s Sunningdale-based church was investigated by SAHRC last year for publishing a parenting manual, “Raising Children - Transformation through Truth”.
23 October 2017
The chances of two South African lawyers arrested last week Tuesday in Tanzania being released any time soon are minimal‚ as the East African country has yet to charge them.
The chances of two South African lawyers arrested last week Tuesday in Tanzania being released any time soon are minimal‚ as the East African country has yet to charge them.
23 October 2017
A court judgment prohibiting parents from smacking their children sets a dangerous precedent that erodes parental authority.
That is the view of Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) – a non-profit Christian organisation – in response to the judgment‚ which effectively found that the common law defence of reasonable chastisement of children at home was unconstitutional and no longer applicable in law.
A court judgment prohibiting parents from smacking their children sets a dangerous precedent that erodes parental authority.
That is the view of Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) – a non-profit Christian organisation – in response to the judgment‚ which effectively found that the common law defence of reasonable chastisement of children at home was unconstitutional and no longer applicable in law.
23 October 2017
Watch how waiting times for life-saving cancer treatment has grown as KwaZulu-Natal’s cancer services crumble. As the crisis grows, patients wait longer and longer for treatment. This information comes from the SAHRC’s report but Democratic Alliance spokesperson for health in KwaZulu-Natal Imran Keeka says he doubts the veracity of the information. Keeka alleges the data does not reflect patient backlogs at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital fuelled by a breakdown of treatment machines at Addington Hospital.
Watch how waiting times for life-saving cancer treatment has grown as KwaZulu-Natal’s cancer services crumble. As the crisis grows, patients wait longer and longer for treatment. This information comes from the SAHRC’s report but Democratic Alliance spokesperson for health in KwaZulu-Natal Imran Keeka says he doubts the veracity of the information. Keeka alleges the data does not reflect patient backlogs at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital fuelled by a breakdown of treatment machines at Addington Hospital.
20 October 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has added its voice to nationwide calls for strong action to be taken to end sexual violence, especially in schools.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has added its voice to nationwide calls for strong action to be taken to end sexual violence, especially in schools.
18 October 2017
Questions relating to the safety of children in the North West are mounting after Social Development MEC Hoffman Galeng’s comment that children in impoverished communities such as Ratlou Municipality are at risk from human traffickers.
Questions relating to the safety of children in the North West are mounting after Social Development MEC Hoffman Galeng’s comment that children in impoverished communities such as Ratlou Municipality are at risk from human traffickers.
16 October 2017
AFTER Matthews Mabelane plunged to his death from the 10th floor of the then John Vorster Square 40 years ago, his family received a message with his clothes. On the inside of the white lining of his green, bloodied pants, it was written: "Brother Lasch, inform mom and other brothers that the police are going to push me from the 10th floor and I am bidding you goodbye forever." Four decades later , the family cannot accept that he jumped from the window of the 10th floor of the notorious police station.
16 October 2017
The judgment in the inquest of political activist Ahmed Timol has resuscitated hope for families of struggle heroes who died in police detention.
The judgment in the inquest of political activist Ahmed Timol has resuscitated hope for families of struggle heroes who died in police detention.
16 October 2017
The MEC for Social Development in the North West, Hofman Galeng, says all children in the impoverished Ratlou Municipality remain at risk from human traffickers.
The MEC for Social Development in the North West, Hofman Galeng, says all children in the impoverished Ratlou Municipality remain at risk from human traffickers.
13 October 2017
Please find attached English soundbite by the DA National Spokesperson, Phumzile Van Damme MP.
The conduct of Minister Fikile Mbalula and SAPS members involved in the arrest of the 10 men alleged to have been responsible for the Phillipi killings is a serious violation of these individual’s human and constitutional rights.
Please find attached English soundbite by the DA National Spokesperson, Phumzile Van Damme MP.
The conduct of Minister Fikile Mbalula and SAPS members involved in the arrest of the 10 men alleged to have been responsible for the Phillipi killings is a serious violation of these individual’s human and constitutional rights.
13 October 2017
Judge Billy Mothle has ruled that the Human Rights Commission must probe the deaths of other people who died in Police custody during apartheid and that the Commission must be supported and fully resourced to undertake the enquiry anf this follows the Ahmed Timol case.
Source: Kaya FM
Judge Billy Mothle has ruled that the Human Rights Commission must probe the deaths of other people who died in Police custody during apartheid and that the Commission must be supported and fully resourced to undertake the enquiry anf this follows the Ahmed Timol case.
Source: Kaya FM
13 October 2017
Parents of learners at Klipspruit West Secondary School demanded to invigilate their children’s examinations and also “beat up black teachers” if their children failed‚ the South African Human Rights Commission heard on Friday.
Parents of learners at Klipspruit West Secondary School demanded to invigilate their children’s examinations and also “beat up black teachers” if their children failed‚ the South African Human Rights Commission heard on Friday.
12 October 2017
A top-level Committee meeting at Parliament on Tuesday heard that another shutdown could happen soon again in the volatile region of Vuwani, Limpopo.
A top-level Committee meeting at Parliament on Tuesday heard that another shutdown could happen soon again in the volatile region of Vuwani, Limpopo.
Physical and racial abuse claims at school
Date: 12 Oct 2017
DISTURBING allegations of racial and physical abuse of Klipspruit-West Secondary School pupils by teachers emerged yesterday during the second day of the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) hearing into alleged racism at the troubled school.
12 October 2017
Gauteng Department of Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has slammed claims that he has labelled the community of Klipspruit west as racist.
Gauteng Department of Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has slammed claims that he has labelled the community of Klipspruit west as racist.
12 October 2017
Bringing in security personnel to protect learners who alleged they had been racially insulted by a handful of teachers at the Klipspruit West High School was not ideal but it was productive‚ said Gauteng MEC Panyaza Lesufi.
Bringing in security personnel to protect learners who alleged they had been racially insulted by a handful of teachers at the Klipspruit West High School was not ideal but it was productive‚ said Gauteng MEC Panyaza Lesufi.
12 October 2017
Bringing in security personnel to protect learners who alleged they had been racially insulted by a handful of teachers at the Klipspruit West High School was not ideal but it was productive‚ said Gauteng MEC Panyaza Lesufi.
Bringing in security personnel to protect learners who alleged they had been racially insulted by a handful of teachers at the Klipspruit West High School was not ideal but it was productive‚ said Gauteng MEC Panyaza Lesufi.
12 October 2017
In 1972, Timol’s death was ruled a suicide by magistrate JL de Villiers.
Anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Timol did not commit suicide, but was tortured and murdered by members of the security police who either pushed him out of a 10th floor window or from the roof of John Vorster Square, the High Court in Pretoria has found.
In 1972, Timol’s death was ruled a suicide by magistrate JL de Villiers.
Anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Timol did not commit suicide, but was tortured and murdered by members of the security police who either pushed him out of a 10th floor window or from the roof of John Vorster Square, the High Court in Pretoria has found.
11 October 2017
The Gauteng Department of Education has been accused of racialising the ongoing protests that have plagued Klipspruit West Secondary School in recent months.
The Gauteng Department of Education has been accused of racialising the ongoing protests that have plagued Klipspruit West Secondary School in recent months.
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