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SAHRC

SAHRC

26 March 2021

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is investigating allegations that Afrikaans has been “banned” in parts of Stellenbosch University.
Saturday, 27 March 2021 18:49

Old age home in race row


27 March 2021

Allegations of racial discrimination by the management of Ons Tuiste old-age home in Louis Trichardt have surfaced and are being investigated by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
Sunday, 28 March 2021 18:46

Anti-land invasion under scrutiny

Mar 28, 2021

The City's Anti-Land Invasion Unit (ALIU) came under scrutiny at the Western Cape High Court when the ongoing counter-spoliation case resumed.
By Mark Heywood•

29 March 2021

The sudden death of Professor Christof Heyns on Sunday, 28 March, is a terrible loss to his family, academia, the global human rights movement and South Africa. Although Heyns’ name may be unfamiliar to people outside of the human rights movement, his contribution to South Africa, Africa and the world has been enormous.
March 29, 2021

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is hoping for reconciliation between suspended Boulders Mall manager Jose Maponyane and Ndebele activist Thando Mahlangu.

Mar 30, 2021

PRETORIA – In a joint statement, the SAHRC and Redefine Properties said the company had committed to conducting cultural and human rights training sessions with all its front-facing staff and management under the guidance of the rights commission within the next three months.
Mar 30, 2021

Johannesburg - A delegation from Redefine Properties, led by chief operations officer Leon Kok, met with Ndebele activist Thando Mahlangu at the Boulders Shopping Centre on Tuesday after a viral video incident at the mall.

30 March 2021

Durban - ACTIVIST, whistleblower and friend of the late former ANC Youth League secretary Sindiso Magaqa says state institutions tasked with bringing to book those responsible for his friend’s murder have failed to do so.
30 March 2021

The SA Human Rights Commission says it is deeply saddened by the death of Prof Christof Heyns.


“Prof Heyns made an immense contribution in the advancement of human rights,” said the commission.
31 MARCH 2021

ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (“the SAHRC”) has received hundreds of complaints of human rights violations against various municipalities in the North West Province. A majority of the complaints relate particularly to lack of access to sufficient water, poor water quality, electricity outages, poor sewerage system, lack of access to basic sanitation and poor domestic waste removal.

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