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22 March 2019
The Commission accepted the highest number of complaints during the 2016/17 financial year.
As South Africans we will be commemorating Human Rights Day on March 21. The question remains if all South Africans still enjoy equal human rights.
The Commission accepted the highest number of complaints during the 2016/17 financial year.
As South Africans we will be commemorating Human Rights Day on March 21. The question remains if all South Africans still enjoy equal human rights.
20 March 2019
Chapter 9 institutions play a fundamental role in promoting and protecting South Africa’s young democracy. With Human Rights Day on Thursday, Daily Maverick sat down with the CEO of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), Advocate Tseliso Thipanyane to find out how far the fight for human rights has come.
Chapter 9 institutions play a fundamental role in promoting and protecting South Africa’s young democracy. With Human Rights Day on Thursday, Daily Maverick sat down with the CEO of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), Advocate Tseliso Thipanyane to find out how far the fight for human rights has come.
18 May 2019
Through the State Capture Inquiry South Africans have been privy to shocking details of the depths of corruption in the country. State Capture Inquiry was a Commission which is set up to investigate allegations of state capture, corruption and fraud in the Public Sector including organs of state. The Human Rights Commission recently hosted a panel discussion under the theme "The Impact of Corruption on Human Rights". The objective of the discussion was to understand the level, pervasiveness and form of corruption at local government level; to reflect on the negative effects of corruption on the protection of human rights; and to explore synergies and possibilities for cooperation between different sectors of society in the fight against corruption. INT: Buang Jones, who is the Provincial manager of the Gauteng office for the South African Human Rights Commission`s (SAHRC). Click here for the podcast
Source: SAFM
Through the State Capture Inquiry South Africans have been privy to shocking details of the depths of corruption in the country. State Capture Inquiry was a Commission which is set up to investigate allegations of state capture, corruption and fraud in the Public Sector including organs of state. The Human Rights Commission recently hosted a panel discussion under the theme "The Impact of Corruption on Human Rights". The objective of the discussion was to understand the level, pervasiveness and form of corruption at local government level; to reflect on the negative effects of corruption on the protection of human rights; and to explore synergies and possibilities for cooperation between different sectors of society in the fight against corruption. INT: Buang Jones, who is the Provincial manager of the Gauteng office for the South African Human Rights Commission`s (SAHRC). Click here for the podcast
Source: SAFM
17 March 2019
Following social media posts about a Grade 9 learner at Hyde Park High School, allegedly given detention by a teacher for ‘disrupting’ her natural hair on 8 March.
Following social media posts about a Grade 9 learner at Hyde Park High School, allegedly given detention by a teacher for ‘disrupting’ her natural hair on 8 March.
15 March 2019
Cape Town – This year’s Anti-Racism Week continued placing a greater focus on schools and would host a series of dialogues in various parts of the country.
Anti-Racism Week is held annually from March 14 until 21, culminating on Human Rights Day and the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Cape Town – This year’s Anti-Racism Week continued placing a greater focus on schools and would host a series of dialogues in various parts of the country.
Anti-Racism Week is held annually from March 14 until 21, culminating on Human Rights Day and the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
13 March 2019
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in the Western Cape has begun a roadshow to educate communities on their human rights. Picture: Sisonke Mlamla/Cape Argus
Cape Town - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in the Western Cape has begun a roadshow to educate communities on their human rights.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in the Western Cape has begun a roadshow to educate communities on their human rights. Picture: Sisonke Mlamla/Cape Argus
Cape Town - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in the Western Cape has begun a roadshow to educate communities on their human rights.
13 March 2019
The Free State office of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will soon become a law clinic in order to better deal with local cases brought forward to the commission. This is according to Provincial Manager Thabang Kheswa, during a briefing about the SAHRC’s operations in the coming year.
The Free State office of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will soon become a law clinic in order to better deal with local cases brought forward to the commission. This is according to Provincial Manager Thabang Kheswa, during a briefing about the SAHRC’s operations in the coming year.
12 March 2019
The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will investigate the numerous allegations of corporal punishment made against Paarl Boys' High School, the Western Cape Department of Education (WCED) said on Monday.
"Given the number of allegations that have been made and the fact that parents are not allowing their children to testify, the MEC (Debbie Schäfer) has requested the assistance of the [SAHRC] to investigate, and they have agreed," said Schäfer's spokesperson, Jessica Shelver.
The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will investigate the numerous allegations of corporal punishment made against Paarl Boys' High School, the Western Cape Department of Education (WCED) said on Monday.
"Given the number of allegations that have been made and the fact that parents are not allowing their children to testify, the MEC (Debbie Schäfer) has requested the assistance of the [SAHRC] to investigate, and they have agreed," said Schäfer's spokesperson, Jessica Shelver.
9 March 2019
The International Conference of Information Commissioners will start on Sunday.
Information regulators from around the globe are set to meet in Johannesburg from the 10-13 March 2019 at the Vodacom Commercial Park for the International Conference of Information Commissioners (the ICIC2019).
The conference is an international gathering of Information Commissioners from more than 25 countries and representing all continents, who will gather to discuss the right of access to information (RTI).
The International Conference of Information Commissioners will start on Sunday.
Information regulators from around the globe are set to meet in Johannesburg from the 10-13 March 2019 at the Vodacom Commercial Park for the International Conference of Information Commissioners (the ICIC2019).
The conference is an international gathering of Information Commissioners from more than 25 countries and representing all continents, who will gather to discuss the right of access to information (RTI).
08 March 2019
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says issues relating to human rights violations at schools is of great concern.
This, as the commission’s Free State Manager, Thabang Kheswa, has confirmed that they are also investigating a number of cases relating to racism in schools.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says issues relating to human rights violations at schools is of great concern.
This, as the commission’s Free State Manager, Thabang Kheswa, has confirmed that they are also investigating a number of cases relating to racism in schools.
7 March 2019
The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) made surprise school inspections in Mfuleni on Tuesday, following reports and complaints of overcrowding and a lack of teachers. Andre Guam of the commission is interviewed to speak about the extent of the lack of infrastructure and educators. Click here for the podcast
The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) made surprise school inspections in Mfuleni on Tuesday, following reports and complaints of overcrowding and a lack of teachers. Andre Guam of the commission is interviewed to speak about the extent of the lack of infrastructure and educators. Click here for the podcast
7 March 2019
After six years of being carried around, a local granny has got her sense of freedom back after receiving a wheelchair on Wednesday at Letaba Special School outside Tzaneen.
After six years of being carried around, a local granny has got her sense of freedom back after receiving a wheelchair on Wednesday at Letaba Special School outside Tzaneen.
6th March 2019
Information regulators from around the globe are set to meet in Johannesburg from the 10-13 March 2019 at the Vodacom Commercial Park for the International Conference of Information Commissioners (the ICIC2019), an international gathering of Information Commissioners from more than twenty five (25) countries and representing all continents, who will gather to discuss the right of access to information (RTI). The right to information is provided for in a number of human rights instruments internationally and regionally, and in national constitutions globally.
Information regulators from around the globe are set to meet in Johannesburg from the 10-13 March 2019 at the Vodacom Commercial Park for the International Conference of Information Commissioners (the ICIC2019), an international gathering of Information Commissioners from more than twenty five (25) countries and representing all continents, who will gather to discuss the right of access to information (RTI). The right to information is provided for in a number of human rights instruments internationally and regionally, and in national constitutions globally.
6 March 2019
Media Watchdog, Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) has called on the South African Human Rights Commission to investigate any instances of hate speech against veteran journalist, Karima Brown, amid a social media onslaught against her.
Brown accidentally posted an editorial note on the Economic Freedom Fighters’ Whatsapp group directing colleagues to monitor the party’s event in Gauteng’s East Rand.
Media Watchdog, Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) has called on the South African Human Rights Commission to investigate any instances of hate speech against veteran journalist, Karima Brown, amid a social media onslaught against her.
Brown accidentally posted an editorial note on the Economic Freedom Fighters’ Whatsapp group directing colleagues to monitor the party’s event in Gauteng’s East Rand.
6 March 2019
Cape Town – South African Human Rights commissioners (SAHRC) André Gaum and Chris Nissen reacted with shock at the conditions under which pupils at Tsitsa and Nalikamva primary schools in Mfuleni were taught.
Yesterday, they witnessed first-hand how teachers dealt with more than 100 pupils each day.
Cape Town – South African Human Rights commissioners (SAHRC) André Gaum and Chris Nissen reacted with shock at the conditions under which pupils at Tsitsa and Nalikamva primary schools in Mfuleni were taught.
Yesterday, they witnessed first-hand how teachers dealt with more than 100 pupils each day.
5 March 2019
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) welcomed the Cabinet decision of February 28, to refer the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT) to Parliament.
“The Commission would like to commend the Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Honourable John Jeffery for his role and support in this regard,” SAHRC spokesperson Gail Smith said in a statement.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) welcomed the Cabinet decision of February 28, to refer the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT) to Parliament.
“The Commission would like to commend the Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Honourable John Jeffery for his role and support in this regard,” SAHRC spokesperson Gail Smith said in a statement.
4 March 2019
South Africa signed OPCAT in September 2006, but was yet to ratify the protocol, the SAHRC said.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Monday welcomed the Cabinet’s referral for ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT) to parliament.
South Africa signed OPCAT in September 2006, but was yet to ratify the protocol, the SAHRC said.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Monday welcomed the Cabinet’s referral for ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT) to parliament.
3 March 2019
JOHANNESBURG - The South African Human Rights Commission says human rights violations have increased in South Africa. The commission says one of the contributing factors is the fact that many South Africans have no respect for the rule of law.
JOHANNESBURG - The South African Human Rights Commission says human rights violations have increased in South Africa. The commission says one of the contributing factors is the fact that many South Africans have no respect for the rule of law.
01 March 2019
Amid a surge in racism, the South African Government on Thursday announced the approval of the long-awaited National Action Plan to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.
Amid a surge in racism, the South African Government on Thursday announced the approval of the long-awaited National Action Plan to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.
26 February 2019
The South African Human Rights Commission has welcomed a decision by the Equality Court, which ordered a Springs family to pay a former worker R200,000 in damages after force-feeding him faeces. Joseph Mona was allegedly called a "useless k****r" by his employer‚ Harry Leicester‚ in December 2017 after he failed to switch on a septic tank pump.
The South African Human Rights Commission has welcomed a decision by the Equality Court, which ordered a Springs family to pay a former worker R200,000 in damages after force-feeding him faeces. Joseph Mona was allegedly called a "useless k****r" by his employer‚ Harry Leicester‚ in December 2017 after he failed to switch on a septic tank pump.
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