SAHRC
Media Statement: SAHRC calls for accelerated land reform on the International Day of Peasant Struggles
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 17 April 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) joins the global community in commemorating the International Day of Peasant Struggles, a day that honours the resilience, dignity, and vital contributions of peasants, smallholder farmers, farm workers, and rural communities in advancing food systems and sustaining livelihoods.
Media advisory: The South African Human Rights Commission calls for submissions to its Investigative Inquiry into Water Crisis in Gauteng Province
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 13 April 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) Gauteng Provincial Office (GPO) is initiating an investigative inquiry into the Water Crisis in the Gauteng Province. This follows a large volume of complaints received by the Commission on the persistent and widespread water shortages, infrastructure failures, governance challenges, and recurring service delivery disruptions affecting communities across the province.
Investigative Inquiry into Water Crisis in Gauteng Province
Media Statement: The continued deterioration of wastewater systems and the lack of quality drinking water is a disaster
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/Commission) has noted the release of the Green Drop Report 2025 and the progress assessment reports on the Blue and No Drop programmes by the Department of Water and Sanitation on Tuesday, 31 March 2026. The SAHRC is concerned by the data emerging from the Reports.
Media Advisory: THE SAHRC launches a parent and guardian guide to promote and protect the Rights of Intersex Children
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 2 April 2026
Today, in honour of the commencement of Freedom Month, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/Commission) launches a dedicated campaign to promote and protect the rights of intersex children. The pamphlet and poster, Intersex Children: Guide for Parents and Guardians, are now available on the SAHRC website for public access, use, and distribution.
Media Advisory: Skin we are in: A thought-provoking play for the times we are in
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
The Windybrow Arts Centre and Turquoise Harmony Institute, in partnership with ASSITEJ SA and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), present the return of Skin We Are In, following its previous successful tours. This thought-provoking piece is set to start touring schools, festivals and community spaces from 10 March 2026, engaging young audiences in meaningful dialogue.
Media Advisory: SAHRC Hosts Children’s Conference on the Right to Safety and Privacy in the Digital Environment
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Date: Friday, 27 March 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) convenes a Children’s Conference on the Right to Safety and Privacy on Online Platforms, underscoring the urgent need to safeguard children in an increasingly digital world.
Media Advisory: SAHRC Hosts Children’s Conference on the Right to Safety and Privacy in the Digital Environment
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Date: Friday, 27 March 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) convenes a Children’s Conference on the Right to Safety and Privacy on Online Platforms, underscoring the urgent need to safeguard children in an increasingly digital world.
Media Statement: SAHRC secures court order to restore Emergency Medical Services FOR Xhora Mouth Community, Eastern Cape
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) welcomes the court order granted on 24 March 2026 by the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court in Bisho, in its favour, compelling the Eastern Cape government to restore emergency medical services to the people of Xhora Mouth.
Media Advisory: Litigation on access to emergency medical services in Xhora Mouth, Eastern Cape
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 23 March 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) wishes to inform the public that its matter concerning access to emergency medical services in Xhora Mouth (Eastern Cape) and surrounding areas will be heard on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, at the High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division, in Bhisho.
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