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11 October 2017
Classes have been disrupted at Tholimfundo Primary School in Protea Glen‚ Soweto‚ this morning as pupils embarked on a protest over a lack of toilets.
Classes have been disrupted at Tholimfundo Primary School in Protea Glen‚ Soweto‚ this morning as pupils embarked on a protest over a lack of toilets.
11 October 2017
The two-day conference focused on access to education, as the commission concludes that this basic right has been denied to those children.
The two-day conference focused on access to education, as the commission concludes that this basic right has been denied to those children.
11 October 2017
Emanating from the report is that the R24/N12 culvert system is inadequate to handle the recommended design of a one-in-80-year flood.
Emanating from the report is that the R24/N12 culvert system is inadequate to handle the recommended design of a one-in-80-year flood.
11 October 2017
A high school educator told the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) not to allow Eldorado Park to turn into a mini Orania.
A high school educator told the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) not to allow Eldorado Park to turn into a mini Orania.
10 October 2017
Chairperson: Ms N Mokoto (ANC) (Acting)
Meeting Summary: Annual Reports 2016/17
The Committee met to receive an update from the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) on the developments since the President visited Vuwani on 7 May 2017, and to consider the annual performance report of the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) on its 2016/17 Annual Report.
Chairperson: Ms N Mokoto (ANC) (Acting)
Meeting Summary: Annual Reports 2016/17
The Committee met to receive an update from the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) on the developments since the President visited Vuwani on 7 May 2017, and to consider the annual performance report of the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) on its 2016/17 Annual Report.
10 October 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will from Tuesday be holding hearings to investigate the unrest in Eldorado Park and the disruptions at Klipspruit West High School.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will from Tuesday be holding hearings to investigate the unrest in Eldorado Park and the disruptions at Klipspruit West High School.
10 October 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will to day begin with a four day investigative hearing from 10 to 13 October 2017, in response to complaints it has received regarding distraction of schooling in Eldorado Park and the surrounding area.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will to day begin with a four day investigative hearing from 10 to 13 October 2017, in response to complaints it has received regarding distraction of schooling in Eldorado Park and the surrounding area.
10 October 2017
Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR) has asked the high court in Pretoria to declare as unconstitutional a rule of the court which requires the sale of a person’s home to be conducted without a reserve price.
Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR) has asked the high court in Pretoria to declare as unconstitutional a rule of the court which requires the sale of a person’s home to be conducted without a reserve price.
10 October 2017
A Limpopo woman, whose son committed suicide as a result of lifelong bullying and discrimination due to his sexual orientation, says awareness campaigns should be intensified.
10 October 2017
Johannesburg - Community members and local business on Tuesday strongly denied that protests at Klipspruit West Secondary School had anything to do with race. This emerged on the first day of the South African Human Rights Commission's (SAHRC) four day investigative hearing into racism allegations at the school as well as the public unrest in Eldorado Park.
Johannesburg - Community members and local business on Tuesday strongly denied that protests at Klipspruit West Secondary School had anything to do with race. This emerged on the first day of the South African Human Rights Commission's (SAHRC) four day investigative hearing into racism allegations at the school as well as the public unrest in Eldorado Park.
10 October 2017
The community of Eldorado Park say marginalisation and the lack of service delivery are the underlying factors that have led to the recent unrest at Klipspruit West High School.
The community of Eldorado Park say marginalisation and the lack of service delivery are the underlying factors that have led to the recent unrest at Klipspruit West High School.
9 October 2017
Following the recent interruptions at Klipspruit West Secondary School (KWSS) which brought operations to a halt, the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has finally found a solution to the problem.
Following the recent interruptions at Klipspruit West Secondary School (KWSS) which brought operations to a halt, the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has finally found a solution to the problem.
9 October 2017
Municipality says iIlegal electrical connections and land occupations hinder service delivery in Zakhele
Residents who moved to Zakhele in Wolseley five years ago say the municipality hasn’t provided any basic services despite paying for them.
After GroundUp sent questions to Witzenberg Municipality about the absence of refuse removal for all these years, the municipality sent out a small truck to collect the garbage.
Municipality says iIlegal electrical connections and land occupations hinder service delivery in Zakhele
Residents who moved to Zakhele in Wolseley five years ago say the municipality hasn’t provided any basic services despite paying for them.
After GroundUp sent questions to Witzenberg Municipality about the absence of refuse removal for all these years, the municipality sent out a small truck to collect the garbage.
9 October 2017
The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education will on Tuesday receive a status report on the situation in Vuwani.
The area has seen a spate of violent protests in recent months. Residents are demanding the area to be attached to Vhembe district Municipality.
School goers have been severely impacted. Residents shut down schools preventing learners from attending and writing their September trial exams.
The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education will on Tuesday receive a status report on the situation in Vuwani.
The area has seen a spate of violent protests in recent months. Residents are demanding the area to be attached to Vhembe district Municipality.
School goers have been severely impacted. Residents shut down schools preventing learners from attending and writing their September trial exams.
08 October 2017
Patients have to wait two months before they can access cancer treatment at Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria. This is putting their lives at risk. By ORATENG LEPODISE.
Patients have to wait two months before they can access cancer treatment at Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria. This is putting their lives at risk. By ORATENG LEPODISE.
05 October 2017
SAHRC’s representative Tseliso Thiphanyane says political violence undermines human rights and prevents the growth of communities that adds value to human rights. The SAPS should be stricter against political violence and he say the Commission will be more actively involved in protecting the human rights. Source: RSG
SAHRC’s representative Tseliso Thiphanyane says political violence undermines human rights and prevents the growth of communities that adds value to human rights. The SAPS should be stricter against political violence and he say the Commission will be more actively involved in protecting the human rights. Source: RSG
5 October 2017
In a statement, constituency head, Dr Rishigen Viranna called for Ugu to be placed under administration in accordance with section 139 (1)(b) of the constitution.
In a statement, constituency head, Dr Rishigen Viranna called for Ugu to be placed under administration in accordance with section 139 (1)(b) of the constitution.
Following the recent service delivery protests in Eldorado Park and surrounding areas, allegations of racial tensions in the community and the disruption of schooling at Klipspruit West Secondary School, the South African Human Rights Commission (Commission) will hold a public investigative hearing.
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