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8 October 2021
It lists infringements and evidence of poor basic service delivery, according to local lawyer, Yvette Labuschagne Attorneys and Conveyancers.
“In the South African Constitution it is stated the municipality must perform the following functions: electricity and gas reticulation, municipal planning, stormwater management systems, water and sanitation services limited to portable water supply systems and domestic water waste and sewerage disposal systems, municipal roads, refuse removal, refuse dumps and solid waste removal and fire fighting and emergency services. We found irrefutable proof that these basic services are not provided,” said Labuschagne.
It lists infringements and evidence of poor basic service delivery, according to local lawyer, Yvette Labuschagne Attorneys and Conveyancers.
“In the South African Constitution it is stated the municipality must perform the following functions: electricity and gas reticulation, municipal planning, stormwater management systems, water and sanitation services limited to portable water supply systems and domestic water waste and sewerage disposal systems, municipal roads, refuse removal, refuse dumps and solid waste removal and fire fighting and emergency services. We found irrefutable proof that these basic services are not provided,” said Labuschagne.
7 October 2021
Ties between the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHRC), have been formalised and strengthened after the two entities signed a memorandum of understanding for the promotion, advocacy and protection of the human rights of asylum-seekers, refugees, internally displaced people and stateless persons living in the country.
6 October 2021
CAPE TOWN - The SA Human Rights Commission is gunning for Anthony Mathumba, a Makhado Local Municipality councillor it alleges was the face behind the controversial “Tracy Zille” Twitter account.
CAPE TOWN - The SA Human Rights Commission is gunning for Anthony Mathumba, a Makhado Local Municipality councillor it alleges was the face behind the controversial “Tracy Zille” Twitter account.
4 October 2021
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has stated that a general law mandating Covid-19 vaccination in South Africa would not necessarily be a human rights infringement.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has stated that a general law mandating Covid-19 vaccination in South Africa would not necessarily be a human rights infringement.
4 October 2021
Pretoria – The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) said on Monday it believes the government has not done enough to educate communities and to actively encourage vaccination before a consideration is made on mandatory vaccinations in South Africa.
Pretoria – The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) said on Monday it believes the government has not done enough to educate communities and to actively encourage vaccination before a consideration is made on mandatory vaccinations in South Africa.
3 October 2021
The South African Human Rights Commission says it's concerned the issuing of vaccine certificates may pose a potential threat to human rights.
The SAHRC was reacting to President Cyril Rampahosa's announcement on Thursday that vaccine certificates will be issued by the department of health.
1 October 2021
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has ordered six education MECs to address the lack of sanitation and water, including the use of pit toilets at schools.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has ordered six education MECs to address the lack of sanitation and water, including the use of pit toilets at schools.
Pierneef Theatre retracts its Press Statement made during October 2020, regarding the cancellation of the Children’s Theatre production by the Drizzles Production House, unconditionally and in its totality. Click here to read the full apology
29 September 2021
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it is extremely concerned about poor service delivery in the North West.
North West Provincial Manager, Osmond Mngomezulu, says the lack of access to water, inadequate sanitation and sewage spillages in many communities is a violation of human rights.
29 September 2021
Pupils from more 3,000 schools from six provinces in the country risk falling into pit toilets every day, while others from at least 253 schools are without water and 248 schools have no sanitation at all.
Pupils from more 3,000 schools from six provinces in the country risk falling into pit toilets every day, while others from at least 253 schools are without water and 248 schools have no sanitation at all.
24 September 2021
The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is investigating two hospitals in Mpumalanga for alleged lack of medical services and another for water shortages.
The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is investigating two hospitals in Mpumalanga for alleged lack of medical services and another for water shortages.
23 September 2021
A researcher says implementing the centuries-old values of Ubuntu into the mental healthcare system can humanise the mental healthcare system.
Statistics surrounding the mental healthcare landscape in South Africa were concerning as they suggested the state of mental health in the country appeared to have worsened, according to Dr Fikile Mnisi.
A researcher says implementing the centuries-old values of Ubuntu into the mental healthcare system can humanise the mental healthcare system.
Statistics surrounding the mental healthcare landscape in South Africa were concerning as they suggested the state of mental health in the country appeared to have worsened, according to Dr Fikile Mnisi.
22 September 2021
DURBAN – THE South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has announced that it will be holding a three-week National Investigative Hearing into the July 2021 this year, starting from November.
DURBAN – THE South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has announced that it will be holding a three-week National Investigative Hearing into the July 2021 this year, starting from November.
They started by writing their arguments in an essay format, using the constitution and case laws to solve the case.
21 September 2021
Kwa-Thema – Laban Motlhabi learners Nobuhle Diko and Lesego Choshane were crowned winners of the South African Schools Moot Court Competition for Gauteng on Saturday. This was after competing against learners from 10 other schools, both public and former model C, from across the province.
21 September 2021
Kwa-Thema – Laban Motlhabi learners Nobuhle Diko and Lesego Choshane were crowned winners of the South African Schools Moot Court Competition for Gauteng on Saturday. This was after competing against learners from 10 other schools, both public and former model C, from across the province.
21 September 2021
19 million residents dependent on the Vaal River were at serious risk due to being exposed to pollution and raw sewage.
Deputy President Mabuza, in his capacity as the chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Water and Sanitation, will visit the troubled Vaal River and the Kroonstad Waste Water Treatment Plant.
19 million residents dependent on the Vaal River were at serious risk due to being exposed to pollution and raw sewage.
Deputy President Mabuza, in his capacity as the chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Water and Sanitation, will visit the troubled Vaal River and the Kroonstad Waste Water Treatment Plant.
Some classrooms in Arcadia Senior Secondary have no electricity, the roof leaks, and science and computer studies have been suspended because of vandalism
21 September 2021
Pigeons are nesting in the classrooms of Arcadia Senior Secondary School in Gqeberha. The roof and walls of the prefabricated building leak and vandals have looted kitchen equipment, doors and window panes. Science and computer studies have been suspended because of fears the equipment will be stolen.
21 September 2021
Pigeons are nesting in the classrooms of Arcadia Senior Secondary School in Gqeberha. The roof and walls of the prefabricated building leak and vandals have looted kitchen equipment, doors and window panes. Science and computer studies have been suspended because of fears the equipment will be stolen.
20 September 2021
The causes of alleged racially motivated attacks and killings during the July unrest will be investigated.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will look into the cause of the July unrest and the hearings will commence on 15 November 2021.
The causes of alleged racially motivated attacks and killings during the July unrest will be investigated.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will look into the cause of the July unrest and the hearings will commence on 15 November 2021.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it is unconstitutional for companies to force employees to vaccinate against COVID-19.
17 September 2021
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has said that companies are violating people’s rights by forcing individuals to vaccinate. SAHRC wants the government to point out the policy that allows companies to make the decision.
17 September 2021
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has said that companies are violating people’s rights by forcing individuals to vaccinate. SAHRC wants the government to point out the policy that allows companies to make the decision.
17 September 2021
The idea of a vaccine passport to allow people to enter certain events and venues has sparked a lot of debate, with readers saying the idea should be scrapped.
President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday the health department was considering implementing vaccine passports “which can be used as evidence of vaccination for various purposes and events so people are able to demonstrate they’ve been vaccinated”.
The idea of a vaccine passport to allow people to enter certain events and venues has sparked a lot of debate, with readers saying the idea should be scrapped.
President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday the health department was considering implementing vaccine passports “which can be used as evidence of vaccination for various purposes and events so people are able to demonstrate they’ve been vaccinated”.
16 September 2021
The nation is facing the prospect of vaccination-only facilities and buildings in South Africa, with the debate heightening after Sunday’s announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa that the government was considering this approach. JOHANNESBURG - While the South African Human Rights Commission said that it did not have a position on the vaccination passport issue as yet, its chairperson, Bongani Majola, has raised concern about the potential abuse of the rights of the unvaccinated.
The nation is facing the prospect of vaccination-only facilities and buildings in South Africa, with the debate heightening after Sunday’s announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa that the government was considering this approach. JOHANNESBURG - While the South African Human Rights Commission said that it did not have a position on the vaccination passport issue as yet, its chairperson, Bongani Majola, has raised concern about the potential abuse of the rights of the unvaccinated.
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