Attention: Editors and Reporters

11 January 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/Commission) is pleased to announce the commencement of work of the newly appointed Commissioners. Since the confirmation of the appointment by President Cyril Ramaphosa in December 2023, Commissioners have hit the ground running since 03 January 2024. Areas of strategic focus have been allocated to each Commissioner. In addition, there is an appointment of Commissioners into the nine provinces to support the Commission’s vision of visibility and improve rapid responsiveness throughout the country in line with its mandate to promote, monitor and protect human rights.

08 Dec 2023

The municipality knows they do not have enough water Zita Goldswain The supply and demand for water in eMalahleni do not balance. This is no news for consumers as they have felt the effects of this deficit for the past few years. When one of the additional water plants is getting maintenance done, you can be assured that the municipality will send out a notification that the reservoirs are empty. Residents must brace themselves, because Thungela indicated that they will be doing maintenance on their plant this coming week from December 5 to December 8. Thungela adds 15M1 of water per day.

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.

08 Dec 2023

Knysna residents could soon have water in their taps again The embattled Knysna Municipality believes water will be flowing from its taps this weekend as its major reservoirs will return to operation. Published 1h ago | Published 1h ago Share The embattled Knysna Municipality believes water will be flowing from its taps this weekend as its major reservoirs will return to operation. The municipality has been battling with water service delivery and sewage issues due to an alleged lack of management expertise, lack of maintenance and financial woes.

08 Dec 2023

Deteriorating water quality, wastewater management a crisis, says Human Rights Commission As a magazine-and-online subscriber to Creamer Media's Engineering News & Mining Weekly, you are entitled to one free research report of your choice. You would have received a promotional code at the time of your subscription. Have this code ready and click here. At the time of check-out, please enter your promotional code to download your free report. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have forgotten your promotional code.

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).

08 Dec 2023

The SA Human Rights Commission has taken Magor to the Equality Court. December 8, 2023 Tayla Smit 2 minutes read Facebook X LinkedIn Tumblr Pinterest WhatsApp Telegram Share via Email Print FILE PHOTO The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirmed that the case against the woman behind the voice note calling for black men to be banned instead of pit bulls, Belinda Magor, has been struck off the roll. Facing a charge of crimen injuria, Magor made an appearance at the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court on November 21. NPA spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane explained that during the court proceedings, the State prosecutor requested the matter to be postponed to January 18, noting police investigations are incomplete.

05 Dec 2023

 Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu will release the report on the quality of our drinking water. The Blue, Green and No Drop Certification programme is a regulatory mechanism for the department to improve municipal drinking water quality, wastewater management as well as water conservation and demand management.

01 Dec 2023

KIMBERLEY – In the wake of the Sol Plaatje municipality’s announcement that water supply would be restored to affected areas from 09:00 following repairs, many residents continue to endure water scarcity. The official update stated that repair work had been completed on a major rupture in one of the valves, with taps expected to flow by 09:00.

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.