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Tuesday, 09 April 2019 10:30
Sewer spillage a never-ending battle
9 April 2019
Businesses along the Vaal River have been severely affected by the pollution and many have moved away from the area.
The strong smell of disinfect permeates Nnini Morosi’s neat, two-bedroom flat.
But beneath the air fresheners, sanitisers and bleach, the sickening stench of sewage still lingers.
Businesses along the Vaal River have been severely affected by the pollution and many have moved away from the area.
The strong smell of disinfect permeates Nnini Morosi’s neat, two-bedroom flat.
But beneath the air fresheners, sanitisers and bleach, the sickening stench of sewage still lingers.
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Monday, 08 April 2019 10:27
SAHRC 'concerned' over burglaries, vandalism at EC school for the deaf
8 April 2019
DURBAN - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) said on Monday it was "deeply concerned" about reports of burglary and vandalism at the Reuben Birin Special School for the Hearing Impaired in Port Elizabeth over the past week.
DURBAN - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) said on Monday it was "deeply concerned" about reports of burglary and vandalism at the Reuben Birin Special School for the Hearing Impaired in Port Elizabeth over the past week.
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Monday, 08 April 2019 10:24
SAHRC to lodge complaint against Madibeng Municipality over water supply
8 April 2019
With Monday marking exactly one month before South Africans go to the polls, one community in the province is again having to grapple with the same issue.
With Monday marking exactly one month before South Africans go to the polls, one community in the province is again having to grapple with the same issue.
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Friday, 05 April 2019 10:18
SAHRC concerned about slow progress on Vaal District sewage crisis
5 April 2019
Buang Jones says the situation at the Vaal River has not improved much since the military intervention.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it’s concerned about the slow progress of addressing the sewage crisis facing the Vaal District.
Buang Jones says the situation at the Vaal River has not improved much since the military intervention.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it’s concerned about the slow progress of addressing the sewage crisis facing the Vaal District.
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Thursday, 04 April 2019 09:57
A mental health patient eats porridge with fresh milk at the Tiisetso Mental Health Organisation in Botshabelo
4 April 2019
Mental health centres are struggling to feed their patients because a large chunk of their budgets goes towards rent.
Three Free State NGOs that take care of vulnerable people have told OurHealth that as a result of these costs they are unable to give patients adequate meals.
Mental health centres are struggling to feed their patients because a large chunk of their budgets goes towards rent.
Three Free State NGOs that take care of vulnerable people have told OurHealth that as a result of these costs they are unable to give patients adequate meals.
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Wednesday, 03 April 2019 09:27
Human Rights Commission pledges to monitor Gauteng plans to improve healthcare system
3 April 2019
Gauteng Health head of department Professor Mkhululi Lukhele answered questions on Tuesday stemming from a South African Human Rights Commission investigation into the state of the province’s health system. The investigation was prompted by media reports of negligent patient treatment at some Gauteng hospitals.
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Thursday, 18 April 2019 09:14
SAHRC inquiry to seek solutions to Alex issues
18 April 2019
Alexandra residents have been protesting over the mushrooming of illegal structures and lack of service delivery in the township.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will convene an inquiry on Thursday in an attempt to find a lasting solution to the issues faced by Alexandra residents, north of Johannesburg.
Alexandra residents have been protesting over the mushrooming of illegal structures and lack of service delivery in the township.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will convene an inquiry on Thursday in an attempt to find a lasting solution to the issues faced by Alexandra residents, north of Johannesburg.
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Thursday, 18 April 2019 09:11
SAHRC to delve into root cause of Alex protest
18 April 2019
The probe comes after residents went on rampage earlier this month blocking streets, calling for better services.
JOHANNESBURG – The South Africa Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in Gauteng is hosting an inquiry into the recent violent protests in Alexandra township on Thursday.
The probe comes after residents went on rampage earlier this month blocking streets, calling for better services.
JOHANNESBURG – The South Africa Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in Gauteng is hosting an inquiry into the recent violent protests in Alexandra township on Thursday.
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Thursday, 18 April 2019 09:09
SAHRC launches inquiry into Alex protests
18 April 2019
The South African Human Rights Commission is launching an inquiry into the recent protests in Alexandra.
JOHANNESBURG - The South African Human Rights Commission is launching an inquiry into the recent protests in Alexandra on Thursday.
The South African Human Rights Commission is launching an inquiry into the recent protests in Alexandra.
JOHANNESBURG - The South African Human Rights Commission is launching an inquiry into the recent protests in Alexandra on Thursday.
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Thursday, 18 April 2019 09:04
'I became angry and I apologise' - Faith Mazibuko on combi courts rant
18 April 2019
Faith Mazibuko has apologised for offensive comments she made at a meeting.
Gauteng MEC for sport, arts, culture and recreation Faith Mazibuko on Tuesday afternoon apologised for her rant" in front of colleagues, which was leaked to the public in an audio recording.
Faith Mazibuko has apologised for offensive comments she made at a meeting.
Gauteng MEC for sport, arts, culture and recreation Faith Mazibuko on Tuesday afternoon apologised for her rant" in front of colleagues, which was leaked to the public in an audio recording.
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