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28 July 2017
The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has announced that it will investigate President Jacob Zuma’s son for lashing out at former finance minister Pravin Gordhan and former Tourism minister Derek Hanekom in a vitriolic open letter. The Commission said it found Edward’s letter is offensive, disturbing and that it particularly promotes hatred on the basis of race and is a clear violation of the right to freedom of expression as articulated in section 16 of the Constitution.
The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has announced that it will investigate President Jacob Zuma’s son for lashing out at former finance minister Pravin Gordhan and former Tourism minister Derek Hanekom in a vitriolic open letter. The Commission said it found Edward’s letter is offensive, disturbing and that it particularly promotes hatred on the basis of race and is a clear violation of the right to freedom of expression as articulated in section 16 of the Constitution.
28 July 2017
The SA Human Rights Commission is contemplating taking action with regard to the contents of an open letter, authored by the President's son, that it feels violates the right to freedom of expression.
The SA Human Rights Commission is contemplating taking action with regard to the contents of an open letter, authored by the President's son, that it feels violates the right to freedom of expression.
28 July 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission says it is looking into a controversial letter from President Jacob Zuma's son Edward to former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom. The open letter was published by Zuma earlier this year. In it, he accused Gordhan of being a white stooge. He also took a swipe at Hanekom.
The South African Human Rights Commission says it is looking into a controversial letter from President Jacob Zuma's son Edward to former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom. The open letter was published by Zuma earlier this year. In it, he accused Gordhan of being a white stooge. He also took a swipe at Hanekom.
28 July 2017
In the letter, Edward Zuma takes a swipe at Gordhan, branding him a sellout along with former tourism minister Hanekom. The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Friday said it was aware of an offensive open letter purported to have been authored by President Jacob Zuma’s son, Edward, and intended to take appropriate “action”.
In the letter, Edward Zuma takes a swipe at Gordhan, branding him a sellout along with former tourism minister Hanekom. The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Friday said it was aware of an offensive open letter purported to have been authored by President Jacob Zuma’s son, Edward, and intended to take appropriate “action”.
28 July 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission says it will investigate President Jacob Zuma’s son‚ Edward‚ for his open letter to former finance minister Pravin Gordhan and former tourism minister Derek Hanekom.
The South African Human Rights Commission says it will investigate President Jacob Zuma’s son‚ Edward‚ for his open letter to former finance minister Pravin Gordhan and former tourism minister Derek Hanekom.
28 July 2017
OHANNESBURG - The South African Human Rights Commission is planning to act against President Jacob Zuma’s son, Edward.
The younger Zuma's written a derogatory open letter to former ministers Derek Hanekom and Pravin Gordhan, criticising their stance on white monopoly capital.
OHANNESBURG - The South African Human Rights Commission is planning to act against President Jacob Zuma’s son, Edward.
The younger Zuma's written a derogatory open letter to former ministers Derek Hanekom and Pravin Gordhan, criticising their stance on white monopoly capital.
28 July 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission announced on Friday that it will take Edward Zuma to task over his open letter to former ministers Pravin Gordhan and Derek Hanekom. The commission will now officially investigate Zuma’s son.
The South African Human Rights Commission announced on Friday that it will take Edward Zuma to task over his open letter to former ministers Pravin Gordhan and Derek Hanekom. The commission will now officially investigate Zuma’s son.
27 July 2017
The mother said the three girls were traumatised all over again after a rape case ordeal from a year ago.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has supplied the family whose three daughters were locked in a cage-like room at the Roodepoort Police Station with the forms needed to lay an official complaint with the commission, Roodepoort Record reports.
The mother said the three girls were traumatised all over again after a rape case ordeal from a year ago.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has supplied the family whose three daughters were locked in a cage-like room at the Roodepoort Police Station with the forms needed to lay an official complaint with the commission, Roodepoort Record reports.
27 July 2017
Gauteng education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says racism is a societal issue that must be addressed by‚ among other measures‚ introducing stringent laws.
This comes after recent reports of racial incidents in Gauteng schools.
Gauteng education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says racism is a societal issue that must be addressed by‚ among other measures‚ introducing stringent laws.
This comes after recent reports of racial incidents in Gauteng schools.
26 July 2017
In a Durban hospital‚ he lost his battle against colon cancer. He was 57 years old. His family – who said they would not get over the loss “even in a million years” – has spoken out for the first time and claims that his death could have been avoided or‚ at the very least‚ that his life could have been extended.
In a Durban hospital‚ he lost his battle against colon cancer. He was 57 years old. His family – who said they would not get over the loss “even in a million years” – has spoken out for the first time and claims that his death could have been avoided or‚ at the very least‚ that his life could have been extended.
26 July 2017
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal says it has been unable to open a case of culpable homicide against the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, and his provincial counterpart, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, for their alleged role in the deaths of more than 300 cancer patients in the province. Earlier, a report by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) revealed that both departments had acted unlawfully and violated the rights of cancer patients due to a lack of treatment facilities.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal says it has been unable to open a case of culpable homicide against the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, and his provincial counterpart, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, for their alleged role in the deaths of more than 300 cancer patients in the province. Earlier, a report by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) revealed that both departments had acted unlawfully and violated the rights of cancer patients due to a lack of treatment facilities.
26 July 2017
In light of the furore around Joey Rasdien’s controversial comments about Islam, and the reactions to them, Angelo C Louw reflects on the racism he has experienced as a coloured man in South Africa.
In light of the furore around Joey Rasdien’s controversial comments about Islam, and the reactions to them, Angelo C Louw reflects on the racism he has experienced as a coloured man in South Africa.
26 July 2017
A more than 365-year history of colonialism and apartheid have indelibly affected land, heritage and human rights in South Africa.
By Professor Quinton Jones
Among the vast array of discriminatory laws was the Land Act of 1913 that spatially segregated people through land dispossession. It amplified the vast canyon of inequality, further shattered the social fabric of communities and radically compromised economic development of the black majority.
A more than 365-year history of colonialism and apartheid have indelibly affected land, heritage and human rights in South Africa.
By Professor Quinton Jones
Among the vast array of discriminatory laws was the Land Act of 1913 that spatially segregated people through land dispossession. It amplified the vast canyon of inequality, further shattered the social fabric of communities and radically compromised economic development of the black majority.
26 July 2017
Durban – The DA is on Wednesday expected to lay charges of culpable homicide against Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi and KwaZulu-Natal health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo following the deaths of nearly 300 cancer patients in the province.
Durban – The DA is on Wednesday expected to lay charges of culpable homicide against Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi and KwaZulu-Natal health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo following the deaths of nearly 300 cancer patients in the province.
25 July 2017
A Bursary fund programme in South Africa has been accused of denying access to students of Indian descent, sparking controversy over the alleged discrimination. A Bursary fund programme in South Africa has been accused of denying access to students of Indian descent, sparking controversy over the alleged discrimination.
A Bursary fund programme in South Africa has been accused of denying access to students of Indian descent, sparking controversy over the alleged discrimination. A Bursary fund programme in South Africa has been accused of denying access to students of Indian descent, sparking controversy over the alleged discrimination.
25 July 2017
Tomorrow, 26 July 2017, my colleague, Dr Imran Keeka, and I will lay charges of culpable homicide against the Minister of Health, Aaron Motsolaedi, and the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Health MEC, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, for the deaths of the more than 300 cancer patients who tragically died on their watch.
Tomorrow, 26 July 2017, my colleague, Dr Imran Keeka, and I will lay charges of culpable homicide against the Minister of Health, Aaron Motsolaedi, and the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Health MEC, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, for the deaths of the more than 300 cancer patients who tragically died on their watch.
24 July 2017
Police still busy investigating.
Within an hour of the Record’s article about three girls being locked up in a cage-like room at Roodepoort Police Station going live, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has indicated that it will investigate the incident.
Police still busy investigating.
Within an hour of the Record’s article about three girls being locked up in a cage-like room at Roodepoort Police Station going live, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has indicated that it will investigate the incident.
23 July 2017
SOUTH AFRICAN Government ministers last week clashed over the alleged "take over" of the city of Johannesburg by foreign nationals as well as their contribution to crime.
Deputy Police Minister Bongani Mkongi was quoted in the media accusing foreign nationals in Hillbrow and surrounding suburbs of economic sabotage. He claimed 80 percent of Hillbrow and surrounding areas was occupied by foreign nationals, the majority of whom he said were engaged in various forms of crime like hijacking of buildings and illegal trade.
SOUTH AFRICAN Government ministers last week clashed over the alleged "take over" of the city of Johannesburg by foreign nationals as well as their contribution to crime.
Deputy Police Minister Bongani Mkongi was quoted in the media accusing foreign nationals in Hillbrow and surrounding suburbs of economic sabotage. He claimed 80 percent of Hillbrow and surrounding areas was occupied by foreign nationals, the majority of whom he said were engaged in various forms of crime like hijacking of buildings and illegal trade.
21 July 2017
DURBAN – The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health has agreed to settle its outstanding R6-million bill to Tecmed Africa for providing maintenance to the oncology equipment at Addington Hospital.
In a statement released on Thursday, by Tecmed, the company said a meeting was held on Wednesday, between its representatives, Varian management, KZN Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo and his head of department, Sifiso Mtshali, in which they had “fruitful discussions”.
DURBAN – The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health has agreed to settle its outstanding R6-million bill to Tecmed Africa for providing maintenance to the oncology equipment at Addington Hospital.
In a statement released on Thursday, by Tecmed, the company said a meeting was held on Wednesday, between its representatives, Varian management, KZN Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo and his head of department, Sifiso Mtshali, in which they had “fruitful discussions”.
20 July 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is encouraged that the Thabazimbi Equality Court has reconfirmed that the use of the k-word as a racial epithet, is unlawful and that those who continue to use it will be held to account.
The commission released a statement on Tuesday highlighting the outcomes of a case heard in the Equality Court last year where an African man was called the ‘k-word’.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is encouraged that the Thabazimbi Equality Court has reconfirmed that the use of the k-word as a racial epithet, is unlawful and that those who continue to use it will be held to account.
The commission released a statement on Tuesday highlighting the outcomes of a case heard in the Equality Court last year where an African man was called the ‘k-word’.
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