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Date: 03 May 2022
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission) is a Constitutional body, established to support constitutional democracy in terms of Section 181 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Constitution). Section 184(1) (b) of the Constitution obliges the Commission to promote the protection of human rights, and monitor and assess the observance of human rights in the Republic of South Africa.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission) is a Constitutional body, established to support constitutional democracy in terms of Section 181 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Constitution). Section 184(1) (b) of the Constitution obliges the Commission to promote the protection of human rights, and monitor and assess the observance of human rights in the Republic of South Africa.
21 April 2022
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission/ SAHRC) has been actively monitoring areas most impacted by the floods, which ravaged the KwaZulu-Natal province last week. Commissioners visited families and shelters housing hundreds of displaced children.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission/ SAHRC) has been actively monitoring areas most impacted by the floods, which ravaged the KwaZulu-Natal province last week. Commissioners visited families and shelters housing hundreds of displaced children.
20 April 2022
Attention: Editors and Reporters
During the past two weeks, disruptive and heavy rains have lead to localized flooding of vulnerable settlements, infrastructure, roads, low-lying areas and bridges not only in Kwa-Zulu Natal, but also within the Eastern Cape Province. Damage has been reported to areas within the Alfred Nzo District municipality, as well as the Joe Gqabi and OR Tambo District Municipalities. The South African Human Rights Commission has been in contact with the Eastern Cape Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, and will be embarking on its own monitoring activities from today onwards.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
During the past two weeks, disruptive and heavy rains have lead to localized flooding of vulnerable settlements, infrastructure, roads, low-lying areas and bridges not only in Kwa-Zulu Natal, but also within the Eastern Cape Province. Damage has been reported to areas within the Alfred Nzo District municipality, as well as the Joe Gqabi and OR Tambo District Municipalities. The South African Human Rights Commission has been in contact with the Eastern Cape Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, and will be embarking on its own monitoring activities from today onwards.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 14 April 2022
The South African Human Rights Commission (the SAHRC or the Commission) pledges solidarity with the people of the Kwa-Zulu Natal Province, as they face the impact of the deadliest storm in South Africa’s recorded history, and the heaviest rains in 60 years. By the evening of Wednesday, the 13th April 2022, the floods related death toll in the province had risen to 306, and was expected to increase. The Commission extends its sincerest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones and communities impacted by the deadly tragedy.
Thursday, 14 April 2022
The South African Human Rights Commission (the SAHRC or the Commission) pledges solidarity with the people of the Kwa-Zulu Natal Province, as they face the impact of the deadliest storm in South Africa’s recorded history, and the heaviest rains in 60 years. By the evening of Wednesday, the 13th April 2022, the floods related death toll in the province had risen to 306, and was expected to increase. The Commission extends its sincerest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones and communities impacted by the deadly tragedy.
11 April 2022
Attention: Editors and Reporters
On the 2nd of April 2022 the South African Human Rights Commission (The Commission) was alerted to concerning remarks made by Afrikaans musician Mr Steve Hofmeyr on social media relating to the LGBTIQ+ community. The Commission was further approached by a Non-Profit Organization stationed in Gqeberha, reporting the comments to our offices, as an alleged human rights violation.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
On the 2nd of April 2022 the South African Human Rights Commission (The Commission) was alerted to concerning remarks made by Afrikaans musician Mr Steve Hofmeyr on social media relating to the LGBTIQ+ community. The Commission was further approached by a Non-Profit Organization stationed in Gqeberha, reporting the comments to our offices, as an alleged human rights violation.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 8 April 2022
The South African Human Rights Commission (the SAHRC or the Commission) is deeply concerned by the ongoing tensions in Diepsloot, in Gauteng Province.
Friday, 8 April 2022
The South African Human Rights Commission (the SAHRC or the Commission) is deeply concerned by the ongoing tensions in Diepsloot, in Gauteng Province.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
4 April 2022
The South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”) has noted a systemic issue in the manner in which the South African Police Services (SAPS), City of Cape Town Law Enforcement and Private Security Companies conduct themselves during evictions of unlawful occupiers and interactions with homeless persons in the Western Cape.
4 April 2022
The South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”) has noted a systemic issue in the manner in which the South African Police Services (SAPS), City of Cape Town Law Enforcement and Private Security Companies conduct themselves during evictions of unlawful occupiers and interactions with homeless persons in the Western Cape.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
31 March 2022
The South African Human Rights Commission Western Cape provincial office (WCPO) will host the annual stakeholder engagement for purposes of launching the report on homelessness. The WCPO will further use this engagement to brief the Office of the Premier of the Western Cape on the work done and also reflect on the state of human rights in the province following various activities undertaken and complaints investigated by the WCPO.
30 march 2022
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has announced that President Cyril Ramaphosa will appear at its hearings into the deadly July anarchy on Friday.
JOHANNESBURG - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has announced that President Cyril Ramaphosa will appear at its hearings into the deadly July anarchy on Friday.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has announced that President Cyril Ramaphosa will appear at its hearings into the deadly July anarchy on Friday.
JOHANNESBURG - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has announced that President Cyril Ramaphosa will appear at its hearings into the deadly July anarchy on Friday.
President Cyril Ramaphosa to appear in the SAHRC National Investigative Hearing into the July unrest
30 April 2022
DURBAN – President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to appear before the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) National Investigative Hearing into the July 2021 unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng this Friday, April 1.
DURBAN – President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to appear before the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) National Investigative Hearing into the July 2021 unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng this Friday, April 1.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
29 MARCH 2022
On 30 March 2022, the North West Provincial Office of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will conduct a workshop to induct Mahikeng Local Municipality councillors on human rights.
29 MARCH 2022
On 30 March 2022, the North West Provincial Office of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will conduct a workshop to induct Mahikeng Local Municipality councillors on human rights.
29 March 2022
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
On 28 March 2022, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) met with the Premier of the North-West Province, Honourable Bushy Maape, and the MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), Honourable Lena Miga, in Mahikeng. The meeting sought mainly to enhance cooperation in improving service delivery through good governance, accountability and consequences management in local government in the Province.
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
On 28 March 2022, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) met with the Premier of the North-West Province, Honourable Bushy Maape, and the MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), Honourable Lena Miga, in Mahikeng. The meeting sought mainly to enhance cooperation in improving service delivery through good governance, accountability and consequences management in local government in the Province.
29 March 2022
President Cyril Ramaphosa is due to appear before the national investigative hearing into the July 2021 unrest on Friday.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is due to appear before the national investigative hearing into the July 2021 unrest on Friday.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
29 MARCH 2022
The Eastern Cape Provincial Office (ECPO) will be launching a report on a dialogue which was held on 14 July 2021 on violence in schools. The dialogue took place following various media outlets reporting on the rise in violence in schools and complaints received by the office.
29 MARCH 2022
The Eastern Cape Provincial Office (ECPO) will be launching a report on a dialogue which was held on 14 July 2021 on violence in schools. The dialogue took place following various media outlets reporting on the rise in violence in schools and complaints received by the office.
The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission or the SAHRC) will have a further sitting of its National Investigative Hearing into the July 2021 Unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng Provinces, on Friday, the 1st April 2022.
28 March 2022
The Commission has found that Brackenfell High School did not host a "whites only matric ball" as complaints suggested and therefore didn't discriminate against Grade 12 learners on the grounds of race.
The Commission has found that Brackenfell High School did not host a "whites only matric ball" as complaints suggested and therefore didn't discriminate against Grade 12 learners on the grounds of race.
28 March 2022
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says those aggrieved by its findings in the Breckenfell High School matter must challenge them in court.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says those aggrieved by its findings in the Breckenfell High School matter must challenge them in court.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
28 March 2022
The Mpumalanga Provincial Office (MPO) will be commemorating Human Rights Day under the theme: “The Year of National Unity and Renewal: Promoting and Protecting Our Human Rights.”
28 March 2022
The Mpumalanga Provincial Office (MPO) will be commemorating Human Rights Day under the theme: “The Year of National Unity and Renewal: Promoting and Protecting Our Human Rights.”
25 March 2022
CAPE TOWN - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) wants those aggrieved by its findings that the Brackenfell High School was not involved in what was termed a “whites only” matric event two years ago to challenge its decision in court.
CAPE TOWN - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) wants those aggrieved by its findings that the Brackenfell High School was not involved in what was termed a “whites only” matric event two years ago to challenge its decision in court.
24 March 2022
An unofficial matric ball for pupils at a Cape Town school in 2020 did not exclude anyone on the basis of race, a SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) investigation has found.
An unofficial matric ball for pupils at a Cape Town school in 2020 did not exclude anyone on the basis of race, a SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) investigation has found.
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