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29 August 2019
Businessman Adam Catzavelos on Thursday reached a settlement with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) over his racist comments at a Greek beach.
Catzevelos appeared at the Randburg Magistrates Court and will pay a R150,000 fine to the Seth Mazibuko legacy foundation and apologise publicly.
Businessman Adam Catzavelos on Thursday reached a settlement with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) over his racist comments at a Greek beach.
Catzevelos appeared at the Randburg Magistrates Court and will pay a R150,000 fine to the Seth Mazibuko legacy foundation and apologise publicly.
I Adam Catzavelos acknowledge and admit that I, on the 12th day of August 2018, made a selfie video of myself whilst on a beach on holiday in Greece where I made a racial slur, using the “k” word with reference to black South Africans in general.
22 August 2019
The Equality Court in Johannesburg has ruled that gratuitous displays of the old South African flag constitute hate speech, unfair discrimination and harassment. The ruling is a victory for the Nelson Mandela Foundation, which brought the application. But, suggested Judge Phineas Mojapelo, it should also be seen as a victory for the dream of a non-racial, united South Africa.
The Equality Court in Johannesburg has ruled that gratuitous displays of the old South African flag constitute hate speech, unfair discrimination and harassment. The ruling is a victory for the Nelson Mandela Foundation, which brought the application. But, suggested Judge Phineas Mojapelo, it should also be seen as a victory for the dream of a non-racial, united South Africa.
22 August 2019
Cape Town – The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has challenged the eviction of 300 people from the Klein Akker farm in Kraaifontein, charging that a failure by the City to provide appropriate alternative accommodation to families, as well as the way in which the eviction was carried out by the property owner, amounted to a violation of various human rights.
Cape Town – The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has challenged the eviction of 300 people from the Klein Akker farm in Kraaifontein, charging that a failure by the City to provide appropriate alternative accommodation to families, as well as the way in which the eviction was carried out by the property owner, amounted to a violation of various human rights.
21 August 2019
The gratuitous display of the old South Africa flag from the apartheid era constitutes hate speech.
The Equality Court made this ruling on Wednesday after a complaint was lodged by the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
The gratuitous display of the old South Africa flag from the apartheid era constitutes hate speech.
The Equality Court made this ruling on Wednesday after a complaint was lodged by the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
21 August 2019
Judge Phineas Mojapelo has ruled in favour of the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the South African Human Rights Commission.
Judge Phineas Mojapelo has ruled in favour of the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the South African Human Rights Commission.
19 August 2019
Residents of historic Kliptown, Soweto, blame empty promises by government officials - specifically the lack of decent housing, electricity and flushing toilets, which often leads to sewage running across the streets and even into their yards - for their frustration.
Residents of historic Kliptown, Soweto, blame empty promises by government officials - specifically the lack of decent housing, electricity and flushing toilets, which often leads to sewage running across the streets and even into their yards - for their frustration.
15 August 2019
Johannesburg - The SA Human Rights Commission has called on government to address community concerns urgently after Soweto residents went on a rampage and looted foreign-owned stores Wednesday night.
Johannesburg - The SA Human Rights Commission has called on government to address community concerns urgently after Soweto residents went on a rampage and looted foreign-owned stores Wednesday night.
13 August 2019
Pretoria - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is set to institute a public inquiry into the broader water pollution challenges in the City of Tshwane.
The probe followed the negative results of water tests conducted by the CSIR in Hammanskraal.
Pretoria - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is set to institute a public inquiry into the broader water pollution challenges in the City of Tshwane.
The probe followed the negative results of water tests conducted by the CSIR in Hammanskraal.
13 August 2019
Pretoria - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is set to institute a public inquiry into the broader water pollution challenges in the City of Tshwane.
Pretoria - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is set to institute a public inquiry into the broader water pollution challenges in the City of Tshwane.
12 August 2019
This followed protests in eight communities in the Cape Town last week to demand that government accelerates the provision of housing opportunities.
This followed protests in eight communities in the Cape Town last week to demand that government accelerates the provision of housing opportunities.
08 August 2019
Residents in Parkwood and Kensington were two of several communities who participated in the total shutdown operation on Thursday morning, over housing.
Residents in Parkwood and Kensington were two of several communities who participated in the total shutdown operation on Thursday morning, over housing.
07 August 2019
The Woza Awards were founded by Rahana Parker to create a platform for women in the legal fraternity to come together
The Woza Awards were founded by Rahana Parker to create a platform for women in the legal fraternity to come together
07 August 2019
The state of the North West education system will get under scrutiny when the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) releases a report on the lack of safety and security in schools for children with special needs.
The state of the North West education system will get under scrutiny when the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) releases a report on the lack of safety and security in schools for children with special needs.
07 August 2019
Earlier today, the school released a statement after the incident caused outrage on social media, saying the pose was actually a ‘Roman salute’.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it will conduct a preliminary investigation into Somerset West Private School after a photo emerged of three matric pupils allegedly making “Nazi salutes”.
Earlier today, the school released a statement after the incident caused outrage on social media, saying the pose was actually a ‘Roman salute’.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it will conduct a preliminary investigation into Somerset West Private School after a photo emerged of three matric pupils allegedly making “Nazi salutes”.
07 August 2019
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says water in Hammanskraal north of Pretoria is unfit for human consumption.
"Independent sample analysis done by the CSIR confirms this. Some of the drinking water determinants . . . can cause chronic health conditions to the residents," said SAHRC attorney Buang Jones.
The water sampling was conducted on June 20 2019 at the Temba Water Treatment Works, Kekana Primary School, Refentse Clinic and Hammanskraal Secondary School.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says water in Hammanskraal north of Pretoria is unfit for human consumption.
"Independent sample analysis done by the CSIR confirms this. Some of the drinking water determinants . . . can cause chronic health conditions to the residents," said SAHRC attorney Buang Jones.
The water sampling was conducted on June 20 2019 at the Temba Water Treatment Works, Kekana Primary School, Refentse Clinic and Hammanskraal Secondary School.
06 August 2019
A magistrate who was meant to preside over Adam Catzavelos's hate speech case in the Equality Court recused himself yesterday, citing a conflict of interest. Magistrate Naren Sewnarain once worked with Catzavelos's lawyer, Lawley Shein.
A magistrate who was meant to preside over Adam Catzavelos's hate speech case in the Equality Court recused himself yesterday, citing a conflict of interest. Magistrate Naren Sewnarain once worked with Catzavelos's lawyer, Lawley Shein.
05 August 2019
Johannesburg - It's back to court for Johannesburg businessman Adam Catzavelos whose racist utterance on a Greek beach continues to haunt him.
Johannesburg - It's back to court for Johannesburg businessman Adam Catzavelos whose racist utterance on a Greek beach continues to haunt him.
05 August 2019
The businessman recorded himself remarking how happy he was about the absence of black people, using the K-word in the recording.
JOHANNESBURG - Adam Catzavelos is due back at the Equality Court on Monday on charges of hate speech and discrimination for racist comments he made in 2018 on a Greek beach.
The businessman recorded himself remarking how happy he was about the absence of black people, using the K-word in the recording.
JOHANNESBURG - Adam Catzavelos is due back at the Equality Court on Monday on charges of hate speech and discrimination for racist comments he made in 2018 on a Greek beach.
02 August 2019
The South African Human Rights Commission has condemned the attack on law enforcement officials in the Johannesburg CBD on Thursday.
Johannesburg metro officers and the police were responding to a protest in Rahima Moosa Street when they came under attack.
Police spokesperson Captain Xoli Mbele said shop owners in the CBD had embarked on a violent protest when the police wanted to confiscate alleged fake goods they were selling.
The South African Human Rights Commission has condemned the attack on law enforcement officials in the Johannesburg CBD on Thursday.
Johannesburg metro officers and the police were responding to a protest in Rahima Moosa Street when they came under attack.
Police spokesperson Captain Xoli Mbele said shop owners in the CBD had embarked on a violent protest when the police wanted to confiscate alleged fake goods they were selling.
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