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Metro to be taken to court over Angelo move

An urgent interdict to prohibit the move of the Angelo informal settlement to Germiston.

May 24, 2017

As building on the site where the Boksburg-based Angelo informal settlement residents will be moved to, just off Main Reef Road, in Germiston, continues, the fight by local residents has just begun.

At a follow-up public meeting, held last Saturday, at Hoërskool Goudrif, Primrose, Sector One chairperson Debbie Watkins told the community that it had been decided that an urgent interdict to prohibit the move will be applied for.

One Settler, One Bullet – AfriForum Youth lays complaint

“One Settler, One Bullet” – AfriForum Youth lays complaint

23 May 2017

AfriForum Youth laid a complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission on 23 May against students of the University of Pretoria (UP) who wore shirts on which the words “One Settler, One Bullet” were printed.

Bloemfontein guest house owner has to pay R15 000 for using the K-word

22 May 2017

Bloemfontein guest house owner has to pay R15 000 for using the K-word | News Article
The owner of a guest house in Bloemfontein was ordered by the Equality Court to pay R15 000 in damages to a fast food outlet manager in Bloemfontein after she called him the K-word.

International recognition for former town secretary

21 May 2017

A former town secretary of Louis Trichardt and currently Commissioner in the SA Human Rights Commission, Mohamed Shafie Ameermia, was selected to receive the prestigious 2017 Robert G. Storey International Award for Leadership.

Deadline for comments on human righs body extended

20 May 2017

Cape Town - An outcry over the short time given to the public to make written submissions on whether they would support a single human rights body has forced Parliament to extend the deadline.

UCT sets aside R11m to accommodate disabled students

19 May 2017

The university was reported to the SA Human Rights Commission by a student who accused UCT of discriminating against people with disabilities.

CAPE TOWN - University of Cape Town (UCT) management says it has set aside more than R11 million to ensure the institution is more accommodating to students with disabilities.

South Africa: Life Esidimeni Progress Report to Be Handed Over to Speaker

18 May 2017

Cape Town — Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says he will soon give Speaker of the National Assembly, Baleka Mbete, a progress report on the implementation of the Life Esidimeni Ombudsman's report.

Public should be properly consulted on the feasibility of a “Single Human Rights Body”

18 May 2017

The DA will today write to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Baleka Mbete, to have the closing date for written submissions on the “Feasibility of the Establishment of a Single Human Rights Body” extended.

UCT addressing concerns of disabled students

17 May 2017

The institution has been reported to the Human Rights Commission for allegedly violating the rights of students with disabilities.

CAPE TOWN – The University of Cape Town (UCT) has been reported to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) for allegedly violating the rights of students with disabilities.

IFNASA to assist victims of Eldos protest

IFNASA provides legal assistance for the incarcerated.

May 16, 2017

Indigenous First Nation Advocacy South Africa (IFNASA) is a lot more than just a pressure group that pertains to the issues involving the Boesman, KhoiKhoi and coloured enlightenment.

LifeEsidimeni: NPA to open inquests into deaths of patients

16 May 2017

Parliament - The National Prosecuting Authority is preparing to open inquests into the cause of deaths of over 100 patients who died when they were transferred from Life Esidimeni to various unlicensed NGOs into Gauteng.

Zille gets served for 'colonialism' tweets

12 May 2017

Cape Town - The South African Human Rights Commission’s investigation into Premier Helen Zille’s “colonialism” tweets is moving a step further when the rights body serves her papers on Friday.

Zille gets served for 'colonialism' tweets

12 May 2017

Cape Town - The South African Human Rights Commission’s investigation into Premier Helen Zille’s “colonialism” tweets is moving a step further when the rights body serves her papers on Friday.

Underlying tones of racism in Coligny saga – NW SAHRC

12 May 2017

Bloemfontein - Recent incidents that have occurred in the North West town of Coligny has underlying tones of racism.

‘Granting of bail does not mean acquittal’ – NW SAHRC

12 May 2017

Bloemfontein - The office of the South African Human Rights Commission in North West says the granting of bail to any accused person does not mean they are acquitted of their crimes.

SADTU: SA’s most controversial union faces human rights probe

11 May 2017

No trade union in the democratic history of South Africa has attracted as much criticism as SADTU, the South African Democratic Teachers Union. In the past, attempts to weaken the union’s powerful hold on the country’s education system have largely come to naught. Over 18 months ago, the Democratic Alliance tried to go another route: asking the South African Human Rights Commission to probe whether SADTU is violating the constitutional rights of learners to a basic education. It’s now been confirmed that the investigation is under way. By REBECCA DAVIS.

SA Human Rights Commission agrees to DA’s request to investigate SADTU

11 May 2017

The DA has been informed that the South African Human Rights Commission is investigating the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) for its role in denying children the right to a basic education.

One bucket toilet for 22 people in Ekurhuleni a human rights violation

8 May 2017

The DA will write to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to investigate the sanitation situation at the L&J informal settlement in Ekurhuleni.

A news report today revealed a case where one bucket toilet that must be used by 22 people in the L&J informal settlement. This is but one example of the gross shortage of service delivery that this community faces.

No time for emergencies

07 May 2017

SA’s grandmothers are breadwinners in their old age, and their inability to access decent healthcare quickly impacts on their children, grandchildren and their entire communities. Health-e News’ Kim Harrisberg reports.

One bucket toilet for 22 people in Ekurhuleni a human rights violation

8 May 2017

The DA will write to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to investigate the sanitation situation at the L&J informal settlement in Ekurhuleni.

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