04 July 2019
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is looking into claims that medical aid schemes are discriminating against black medical professionals.
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Thursday, 04 July 2019 06:50
SAHRC looking into claims of racial profiling by medical aid schemes
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Friday, 05 July 2019 06:36
Media Invite: SAHRC Mpumalanga Provincial Office hosts a capacity building workshop on Schools Moot Court Competition (NSMCC)
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05 July 2019
As part of the 2019 Schools Moot Court Competition, the Mpumalanga Provincial Office will be hosting a capacity building workshop aimed at empowering both learners and educators in preparation to partake in the national competition later in the year. The workshop is expected to create awareness on how the Constitution and the law work through court process to protect, demonstrate interconnectedness and promote respect of fundamental human rights enshrined in the Bill of Rights.
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Friday, 28 June 2019 08:13
SAHRC explains its stance on Agrizzi's fine and apology
28 June 2019
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has reached an agreement with former Bosasa Chief operating officer Angelo Agrizzi after his use of racist language.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has reached an agreement with former Bosasa Chief operating officer Angelo Agrizzi after his use of racist language.
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Thursday, 27 June 2019 08:10
Agrizzi eats humble pie and forks out 200K
27 June 2019
Former Bosasa chief operations officer Angelo Agrizzi agreed to a R200,000 settlement agreement with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) following his racist slur admission at the Zondo Commission in 2018.
Former Bosasa chief operations officer Angelo Agrizzi agreed to a R200,000 settlement agreement with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) following his racist slur admission at the Zondo Commission in 2018.
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Thursday, 27 June 2019 08:06
Angelo Agrizzi apologises for using racist slur
27 June 2019
The former Bosasa CEO will pay R200,000 to the Barney Mokgatle Foundation in Alexandra, after using the k-word in a recorded audio clip played at the state capture commission
The former Bosasa CEO will pay R200,000 to the Barney Mokgatle Foundation in Alexandra, after using the k-word in a recorded audio clip played at the state capture commission
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Thursday, 27 June 2019 08:02
Agrizzi issues apology for racist rant
27 June 2019
Former Bosasa operations chief Angelo Agrizzi and the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) have agreed that he will pay an amount of R200 000 to a charitable organisation that promotes social cohesion, non-racialism, social justice and reconciliation in Alexandra.
Agrizzi will be donating the money to the Barney Mokgatle Foundation.
Former Bosasa operations chief Angelo Agrizzi and the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) have agreed that he will pay an amount of R200 000 to a charitable organisation that promotes social cohesion, non-racialism, social justice and reconciliation in Alexandra.
Agrizzi will be donating the money to the Barney Mokgatle Foundation.
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Thursday, 27 June 2019 07:57
Equality Court to hear SAHRC hate speech case against Angelo Agrizzi
27 June 2019
On Thursday, the Equality Court in Randburg will hear the South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC) hate speech case against former Bosasa chief operating officer, Angelo Agrizzi.
On Thursday, the Equality Court in Randburg will hear the South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC) hate speech case against former Bosasa chief operating officer, Angelo Agrizzi.
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Thursday, 27 June 2019 07:54
Numsa calls on SAHRC to investigate Lanxess mine over alleged rights violations
27 June 2019
JOHANNESBURG – The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has called on the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to investigate alleged human rights violations by Lanxess Chrome Mine in the North West.
The union said 12 workers were hospitalised since a strike started last week.
JOHANNESBURG – The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has called on the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to investigate alleged human rights violations by Lanxess Chrome Mine in the North West.
The union said 12 workers were hospitalised since a strike started last week.
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Thursday, 27 June 2019 07:51
SAHRC to meet with Agrizzi for possible settlement over K-word remarks
27 June 2019
JOHANNESBURG - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) said that it would meet with former Bosasa executive Angelo Agrizzi on Thursday for a possible out of court settlement in his hate speech case ahead of their court appearance.
JOHANNESBURG - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) said that it would meet with former Bosasa executive Angelo Agrizzi on Thursday for a possible out of court settlement in his hate speech case ahead of their court appearance.
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Tuesday, 04 June 2019 07:43
Gauteng police chief denies claims of lawlessness in Alexandra
5 June 2019
Gauteng provincial police commissioner General Elias Mawela has dismissed claims that Alexandra is ‘lawless’ — the accusations were made by some state bodies and residents at the inquiry into conditions in the township.
Gauteng provincial police commissioner General Elias Mawela has dismissed claims that Alexandra is ‘lawless’ — the accusations were made by some state bodies and residents at the inquiry into conditions in the township.
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