SAHRC
Media Statement: Beyond Child Protection Week: End the violence, defend every child’s Right to Life, Dignity and Care
Attention Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 10 June 2025
As South Africa has observed National Child Protection Week, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ Commission) is compelled to reflect with grave concern on the continued injustices faced by one of the most vulnerable members of our society, our children. As the country we are reminded that the protection, care, and empowerment of children is not an act of charity, it is a constitutional and moral obligation.
Media Statement: SAHRC to make oral submission in Kopanang Africa against Xenophobia & 3 others v Operation Dudula & 12 others, High Court
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 10 June 2025
On 10 and 11 June 2025, the Gauteng Local Division of the High Court, Johannesburg will hear an application instituted by Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia, the South African Informal Traders Forum, the Inner-City Federation and Abahlali BaseMjondolo (‘the Applicants’) seeking relief against Operation Dudula and certain of its office-bearers in respect of ongoing xenophobic speech and conduct, and against the Government of the Republic of South Africa, and more specifically the Ministers of Police, Home Affairs, Justice and Constitutional Development, Health, Basic Education, as well as the Gauteng MECs for Health and Education, for failing to discharge their duties in relation to Operation Dudula’s unlawful conduct.
Media Advisory: South African Human Rights Commission conducts provincial visit in Limpopo
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 09 June 2025
The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission/SAHRC) will conduct a week-long provincial visit in Limpopo to monitor the state of human rights. The visit will be led by Advocate Sandra Makoasha, SAHRC Commissioner responsible for Pro-Human Rights Budgeting, Business and Human Rights, and Health.
Media Statement: South African Human Rights Commission commemorates World Environment Day by reaffirming commitment to Climate Justice and Environmental Rights
Attention Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 05 June 2025
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) joins the global community in commemorating World Environment Day (WED), 05 June 2025, reaffirming its commitment to the promotion and protection of environmental rights, which are fundamental to the broader human rights framework.
Media Alert: SAHRC’s Free State Provincial Office conducts community outreach regarding implementation of its service delivery report recommendations in Dewetsdorp, Free State
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 03 June 2025
The South African Human Rights Commission’s (Commission) Free State Provincial Office (FSPO) to embark on community outreach initiatives in Dewetsdorp, under the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality.
Media Statement: South African Human Rights Commission mourns the passing of Human Rights Activist Dr Dean Farisani
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 30 May 2025
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) deeply mourns the loss of human rights activist Dr. Tshenuwani Dean Farisani. As a dedicated Lutheran pastor, Dr. Farisani passionately used his position to educate both his congregation and the wider community about the importance of human rights.
Media Advisory: SAHRC Mpumalanga Office embarks on extensive Child Protection Week Outreach
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 30 May 2025
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will be embarking on a series of impactful programs of information sessions in observance of Child Protection Week.
Media Statement: South Africa Human Rights Commission welcomes Presidency’s announcement establishing a commission of inquiry into the delay in investigation and prosecution of TRC cases
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 29 May 2025
The South African Human Rights Commission (“SAHRC”/”Commission”) welcomes the announcement, made by President Cyril Ramaphosa today, on the establishment of a judicial commission of inquiry to determine whether attempts were made to prevent the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era crimes.
Media Statement: The sphere of local government is key to the attainment of human rights
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 29 May 2025
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) maintains that the sphere of local government is crucial in the attainment of the transformative vision of the Constitution. However, the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) 2023-24 report on local government released by the Auditor-General on 28 May 2025 shows that the local sphere of government is in a dire state.
Media Statement: Saving food, empowering communities, and mobilising business to realise the right to food for all
Attention Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 29 May 2025
As we mark Hunger Day 2025, South Africa faces an urgent and ongoing hunger challenge. Millions still experience hunger and food insecurity despite constitutional guarantees and international commitments. The right to adequate food is enshrined in Section 27 of our Constitution and supported by the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), which South Africa ratified in 2015. This ratification commits our country to take progressive steps to realise the right to food for all citizens.
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