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30 Jan 2024
The Cultural, Religious and Linguistic CRL Rights Commission and the SA Human Rights Commission SAHRC have found there were lapses in intelligence and police capacity constraints that hampered efforts to deal with the July 2021 unrest. This was revealed at the release of both their reports into the unrest in Durban yesterday.
The Cultural, Religious and Linguistic CRL Rights Commission and the SA Human Rights Commission SAHRC have found there were lapses in intelligence and police capacity constraints that hampered efforts to deal with the July 2021 unrest. This was revealed at the release of both their reports into the unrest in Durban yesterday.
30 Jan 2024
The South African Human Rights Commission SAHRC says the police failed in their basic mandate to detect the planning and execution of the violent unrest and looting which had devastated parts of the country in 2021. The report on the findings of the SAHRC hearings was released by the SAHRC with the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities' CRL Rights Commission report yesterday.
The South African Human Rights Commission SAHRC says the police failed in their basic mandate to detect the planning and execution of the violent unrest and looting which had devastated parts of the country in 2021. The report on the findings of the SAHRC hearings was released by the SAHRC with the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities' CRL Rights Commission report yesterday.
30 Jan 2024
THE South African Human Rights Commission SAHRC and the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities CRL Rights Commission have blamed the government for failing to protect the victims of the 2021 July unrest which claimed the lives of more than 335 people in KwaZuluNatal and Gauteng. The COO of SAHRC, Philile Ntuli, revealed that the historical war between Africans and Indians in Cato Manor in 1949 and Inanda in 1985 was one of the reasons behind the rioting.
30 Jan 2024
the SA Human Rights Commission SAHRC finding no evidence linking the arrest of former president Jacob Zuma to the 2021 July unrest, it was "a trigger" for the looming unrest, according to experts. They previously warned unrest was imminent, with political analyst Arthur Shopola saying he was not surprised by the commission's finding "because that thing was long coming". "A hungry mob is an angry mob. I am using this quotation simply to say that our country's socioeconomic status is very alarming, to a point where unrest is very possible," he said. "At the time, it just needed a trigger and, regrettably, the Constitutional Court pulled the trigger with the arrest order for Zuma.
the SA Human Rights Commission SAHRC finding no evidence linking the arrest of former president Jacob Zuma to the 2021 July unrest, it was "a trigger" for the looming unrest, according to experts. They previously warned unrest was imminent, with political analyst Arthur Shopola saying he was not surprised by the commission's finding "because that thing was long coming". "A hungry mob is an angry mob. I am using this quotation simply to say that our country's socioeconomic status is very alarming, to a point where unrest is very possible," he said. "At the time, it just needed a trigger and, regrettably, the Constitutional Court pulled the trigger with the arrest order for Zuma.
30 Jan 2024
SAHRC Commissioner Philile Ntuli has revealed that the commission's report had found that July unrest in 2021 was an orchestrated event which required that individuals act with one voice to achieve its end. She said the various state institutions which investigated the events which spread from KZN to Gauteng including the blocking of the N3 and N2 and the destruction of factories, malls and other institutions, were orchestrated.
SAHRC Commissioner Philile Ntuli has revealed that the commission's report had found that July unrest in 2021 was an orchestrated event which required that individuals act with one voice to achieve its end. She said the various state institutions which investigated the events which spread from KZN to Gauteng including the blocking of the N3 and N2 and the destruction of factories, malls and other institutions, were orchestrated.
28 Jan 2024
Many female farm labourers in the racially divided agricultural sector of Limpopo claim they are the targets of ongoing abuse at work, especially in the neighbourhoods of Groblersdal and Marble Hall in the Sekhukhune region. One of the upset women claims that her life has been an agonising nightmare ever since she was wounded in the eye by a rubber bullet while working as a farm worker. Francina Maluleke claims that at a protest called by female workers on Sekhukhune farms, violence broke out, leaving her shot with a rubber bullet and her coworker Portia Mokgabudi run over.
Many female farm labourers in the racially divided agricultural sector of Limpopo claim they are the targets of ongoing abuse at work, especially in the neighbourhoods of Groblersdal and Marble Hall in the Sekhukhune region. One of the upset women claims that her life has been an agonising nightmare ever since she was wounded in the eye by a rubber bullet while working as a farm worker. Francina Maluleke claims that at a protest called by female workers on Sekhukhune farms, violence broke out, leaving her shot with a rubber bullet and her coworker Portia Mokgabudi run over.
25 Jan 2024
VERULAM residents in Trenance Park who have been without water for almost 100 days, say their relief was shortlived on Tuesday, when water was restored to their taps for a few hours only for them to run dry again. Residents who spoke to The Mercury yesterday said they were fedup and disappointed as their lives were severely disrupted by the ongoing water outages. Protests have erupted in the area and other neighbouring communities affected by the outages. Resident Anusha Ramroop said the situation was dire as they had to constantly fill water containers to be able to do basic chores.
VERULAM residents in Trenance Park who have been without water for almost 100 days, say their relief was shortlived on Tuesday, when water was restored to their taps for a few hours only for them to run dry again. Residents who spoke to The Mercury yesterday said they were fedup and disappointed as their lives were severely disrupted by the ongoing water outages. Protests have erupted in the area and other neighbouring communities affected by the outages. Resident Anusha Ramroop said the situation was dire as they had to constantly fill water containers to be able to do basic chores.
24 Jan 2024
An indignant Nelson Mandela Bay municipality is on a mission to find the person responsible for Photoshopping an image of a road sign, changing William Moffett Expressway to "William Mottle". The manipulated image has gone viral on social media, sending Bay residents into a frenzy. Moffie is a derogatory term used to describe bisexual men, or men seen as timid or unmasculine. Mayor Gary van Niekerk said the incident had angered him. "I am reviled by the reprehensible act of a person altering a prominent city road sign to display an offensive term," he said. "The audacity to tarnish the name of a wellknown road is deeply disturbing, leaving me profoundly astonished." Van Niekerk said municipal authorities were investigating the incident.
An indignant Nelson Mandela Bay municipality is on a mission to find the person responsible for Photoshopping an image of a road sign, changing William Moffett Expressway to "William Mottle". The manipulated image has gone viral on social media, sending Bay residents into a frenzy. Moffie is a derogatory term used to describe bisexual men, or men seen as timid or unmasculine. Mayor Gary van Niekerk said the incident had angered him. "I am reviled by the reprehensible act of a person altering a prominent city road sign to display an offensive term," he said. "The audacity to tarnish the name of a wellknown road is deeply disturbing, leaving me profoundly astonished." Van Niekerk said municipal authorities were investigating the incident.
15 Jan 2024
THE SA Human Rights Commission SAHRC says it is imperative for the national Department of Basic Education to conduct a baseline assessment to determine a reasonable cap on the costs of basic school uniforms, considering the socioeconomic circumstances of the country. This comes as parents are busy with lastminute shopping as schools are set to open this week. Acting communications coordinator of the SAHRC, Wisani Baloyi, said this was one of their key recommendations from the report issued last year which brought to light various challenges that impact the rights and wellbeing of learners across the nation. Baloyi said this recommendation was aimed at ensuring that school uniforms were affordable, reducing imbalances among students and promoting a more inclusive educational environment.
THE SA Human Rights Commission SAHRC says it is imperative for the national Department of Basic Education to conduct a baseline assessment to determine a reasonable cap on the costs of basic school uniforms, considering the socioeconomic circumstances of the country. This comes as parents are busy with lastminute shopping as schools are set to open this week. Acting communications coordinator of the SAHRC, Wisani Baloyi, said this was one of their key recommendations from the report issued last year which brought to light various challenges that impact the rights and wellbeing of learners across the nation. Baloyi said this recommendation was aimed at ensuring that school uniforms were affordable, reducing imbalances among students and promoting a more inclusive educational environment.
11 Jan 2024
Some school uniform suppliers have been getting off lightly with no company fined or prosecuted yet for exclusive rights to sell uniform to parents despite a ruling against the practice three years ago. The Competition Commission confirmed that it had received 220 complaints from parents between January 2022 to date but no fines were issued or cases referred for prosecution because the commission followed an advocacy approach by engaging directly with schools to resolve some of the complaints.
Some school uniform suppliers have been getting off lightly with no company fined or prosecuted yet for exclusive rights to sell uniform to parents despite a ruling against the practice three years ago. The Competition Commission confirmed that it had received 220 complaints from parents between January 2022 to date but no fines were issued or cases referred for prosecution because the commission followed an advocacy approach by engaging directly with schools to resolve some of the complaints.
10 Jan 2024
THE SA Human Rights Commission SAHRC is seeking to make school uniforms affordable, including getting the Department of Basic Education DBE to control the procurement of school uniforms and to provide for the wearing of gendernonconforming outfits to accommodate diverse gender identities. The commission has raised concerns that the cost of school uniforms can be prohibitive, leading to a lack of access to education for some pupils. This can be seen as a form of discrimination and a violation of their right to dignity. The Competition Commission revealed that it had received regular complaints about the cost of school uniforms, saying the increasing costs are largely as a result of anticompetitive behaviour, where a school forces parents to procure uniforms from one supplier.
THE SA Human Rights Commission SAHRC is seeking to make school uniforms affordable, including getting the Department of Basic Education DBE to control the procurement of school uniforms and to provide for the wearing of gendernonconforming outfits to accommodate diverse gender identities. The commission has raised concerns that the cost of school uniforms can be prohibitive, leading to a lack of access to education for some pupils. This can be seen as a form of discrimination and a violation of their right to dignity. The Competition Commission revealed that it had received regular complaints about the cost of school uniforms, saying the increasing costs are largely as a result of anticompetitive behaviour, where a school forces parents to procure uniforms from one supplier.
10 Jan 2024
THE SA Human Rights Commission SAHRC is seeking to make school uniforms affordable, including getting the Department of Basic Education DBE to control the procurement of school uniforms and to provide for the wearing of gender nonconforming outfits to accommodate diverse gender identities. The commission has raised concerns that the cost of school uniforms can be prohibitive, leading to a lack of access to education for some pupils. This can be seen as a form of discrimination and a violation of their right to dignity.
THE SA Human Rights Commission SAHRC is seeking to make school uniforms affordable, including getting the Department of Basic Education DBE to control the procurement of school uniforms and to provide for the wearing of gender nonconforming outfits to accommodate diverse gender identities. The commission has raised concerns that the cost of school uniforms can be prohibitive, leading to a lack of access to education for some pupils. This can be seen as a form of discrimination and a violation of their right to dignity.
10 Jan 2024
THE SA Human Rights Commission SAHRC is seeking to make school uniforms affordable, including getting the Department of Basic Education DBE to control the procurement of school uniforms and to provide for the wearing of gendernonconforming outfits to accommodate diverse gender identities.
THE SA Human Rights Commission SAHRC is seeking to make school uniforms affordable, including getting the Department of Basic Education DBE to control the procurement of school uniforms and to provide for the wearing of gendernonconforming outfits to accommodate diverse gender identities.
31 Dec 2023
SAHRC probing claims that Lani was denied medication by Gauteng health facility Sunday 31 December 2023 - 13:00pm JOHANNESBURG - The South African Human Rights Commission is probing a claim that bogus doctor, Matthew Lani has been refused medication by a Gauteng health facility.
SAHRC probing claims that Lani was denied medication by Gauteng health facility Sunday 31 December 2023 - 13:00pm JOHANNESBURG - The South African Human Rights Commission is probing a claim that bogus doctor, Matthew Lani has been refused medication by a Gauteng health facility.
30 Dec 2023
SAHRC treating as urgent Matthew Lani's claim of being refused ARV meds access Lani posted a video saying he was denied entry to a local clinic by security guards where he was going to pick up his ARV pills. He accused Gauteng Health of giving the directive to bar him entry at its facilities - a claim the department has denied. Social media doctor Matthew Lani. Picture: Screengrab. Thabiso Goba | 30 December 2023 14:15 JOHANNESBURG - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is treating as urgent and serious allegations that fake TikTok doctor Matthew Lani was prevented from accessing health facilities for medical care.
SAHRC treating as urgent Matthew Lani's claim of being refused ARV meds access Lani posted a video saying he was denied entry to a local clinic by security guards where he was going to pick up his ARV pills. He accused Gauteng Health of giving the directive to bar him entry at its facilities - a claim the department has denied. Social media doctor Matthew Lani. Picture: Screengrab. Thabiso Goba | 30 December 2023 14:15 JOHANNESBURG - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is treating as urgent and serious allegations that fake TikTok doctor Matthew Lani was prevented from accessing health facilities for medical care.
29 Dec 2023
Department of Health South African Human Rights Commission Matthew Lani Share This: Lani, who is HIV positive, recently posted a video on social media that he was denied entry to a local clinic by security guards, where he was going to pick up his medication. JOHANNESBURG - Fake TikTok doctor Matthew Lani wrote to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) after allegedly being denied access to antiretroviral (ARV) medication. Lani, who is HIV positive, recently posted a video on social media that he was denied entry to a local clinic by security guards, where he was going to pick up his medication.
Department of Health South African Human Rights Commission Matthew Lani Share This: Lani, who is HIV positive, recently posted a video on social media that he was denied entry to a local clinic by security guards, where he was going to pick up his medication. JOHANNESBURG - Fake TikTok doctor Matthew Lani wrote to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) after allegedly being denied access to antiretroviral (ARV) medication. Lani, who is HIV positive, recently posted a video on social media that he was denied entry to a local clinic by security guards, where he was going to pick up his medication.
29 Dec 2023
POPULAR TikToker and bogus doctor Matthew Lani is angry with the Gauteng Department of Health.
He plans to file for damages in civil court against the department for allegedly banning him from entering public healthcare facilities.
Matthew told Daily Sun that he hasn’t been able to access clinics and hospitals to get his medication.
POPULAR TikToker and bogus doctor Matthew Lani is angry with the Gauteng Department of Health.
He plans to file for damages in civil court against the department for allegedly banning him from entering public healthcare facilities.
Matthew told Daily Sun that he hasn’t been able to access clinics and hospitals to get his medication.
19 Dec 2023
Bloemfontein’s water is safe to drink.
The water has been confirmed fit for human consumption and within prescribed limits.
This is after the Democratic Alliance (DA) proactively undertook comprehensive testing for contamination with untreated sewage at three vital raw water sources along the Northern supply line of Bloemfontein -Rustfonteindam, Mockesdam, and Maselspoort (Modderrivier).
Bloemfontein’s water is safe to drink.
The water has been confirmed fit for human consumption and within prescribed limits.
This is after the Democratic Alliance (DA) proactively undertook comprehensive testing for contamination with untreated sewage at three vital raw water sources along the Northern supply line of Bloemfontein -Rustfonteindam, Mockesdam, and Maselspoort (Modderrivier).
18 Dec 2023
HUMAN RIGHTS CRISIS Water provided by 50% of municipalities 'unsafe' IN LATE November, annoyed South Africans took to social media to rightly criticise President Cyril Ramaphosa's trip to rural Jozini, KwaZuluNatal for the launching of a tap. While the President's spin doctors tried to fix the fallout, citizens were not fooled. Many of those who commented pointed out the obvious. A country like South Africa should not be celebrating a community getting something as basic as a tap in their own home, let alone a communal one close to their homes, as was the occasion of Ramaphosa's visit. As though that was not embarrassing enough, Ramaphosa only sprinkled a few drops on his hands and did not drink water from the same tap the community of Jozini is now expected to drink from, gratefully and happily. Citizens on social media were correct to ask why the president did not drink the water if he was convinced that there are no questions over its safeness for human consumption.
HUMAN RIGHTS CRISIS Water provided by 50% of municipalities 'unsafe' IN LATE November, annoyed South Africans took to social media to rightly criticise President Cyril Ramaphosa's trip to rural Jozini, KwaZuluNatal for the launching of a tap. While the President's spin doctors tried to fix the fallout, citizens were not fooled. Many of those who commented pointed out the obvious. A country like South Africa should not be celebrating a community getting something as basic as a tap in their own home, let alone a communal one close to their homes, as was the occasion of Ramaphosa's visit. As though that was not embarrassing enough, Ramaphosa only sprinkled a few drops on his hands and did not drink water from the same tap the community of Jozini is now expected to drink from, gratefully and happily. Citizens on social media were correct to ask why the president did not drink the water if he was convinced that there are no questions over its safeness for human consumption.
15 Dec 2023
Raw sewerage continues to now into the Olifants river Residents living along the banks of the Olifants River are subjected to indecent living conditions from the stench coming from the river. That's due to the raw sewage from Riverview waste water treatment plant that is flowing into the river constantly.
Raw sewerage continues to now into the Olifants river Residents living along the banks of the Olifants River are subjected to indecent living conditions from the stench coming from the river. That's due to the raw sewage from Riverview waste water treatment plant that is flowing into the river constantly.
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