25 June 2017
There are no longer enough oncologists in KwaZulu-Natal to train new doctors to become cancer specialists.
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Friday, 07 July 2017 06:07
SAHRC Equality Court ruling protecting rights of asylum seeker
Media Statement:
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 5 July 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission (the SAHRC or Commission) welcomes a judgment handed down by the Equality Court at the Vereeniging Magistrate’s Court in favour of an asylum seeker, who had approached the Commission for relief.
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Friday, 07 July 2017 13:20
SAHRC: SA has constitutional obligation to respect international law
MEDIA STATEMENT:
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 7 July 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission (the SAHRC or Commission) notes the judgment handed down by the International Criminal Court, finding that the South African Government had violated the Rome Statute for failing to arrest Sudanese President, Omar Al Bashir, for crimes against humanity.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 7 July 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission (the SAHRC or Commission) notes the judgment handed down by the International Criminal Court, finding that the South African Government had violated the Rome Statute for failing to arrest Sudanese President, Omar Al Bashir, for crimes against humanity.
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Friday, 23 June 2017 08:44
Vicki Momberg’s racist tirade will cost her R100,000
23 June 2017
Vicki Momberg‚ the woman who racially insulted a police officer‚ will appeal an Equality Court order directing her to pay the policeman R100,000 in damages.
Vicki Momberg‚ the woman who racially insulted a police officer‚ will appeal an Equality Court order directing her to pay the policeman R100,000 in damages.
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Sunday, 25 June 2017 08:37
Too few oncologists left in KZN to train new cancer specialists
Thursday, 06 July 2017 06:17
KZN cancer crisis: Patients wait months for treatment
06 July 2017
Durban - More than 150 cancer patients are currently awaiting treatment in KwaZulu-Natal's public health facilities - some for up to eight months, the KwaZulu-Natal department of health revealed as part of its response to The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
However, while outlining solutions to the cancer crisis, the department has not provided timeframes for the implementation of these - a concern raised by the SAHRC, which is currently considering the department's response.
Durban - More than 150 cancer patients are currently awaiting treatment in KwaZulu-Natal's public health facilities - some for up to eight months, the KwaZulu-Natal department of health revealed as part of its response to The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
However, while outlining solutions to the cancer crisis, the department has not provided timeframes for the implementation of these - a concern raised by the SAHRC, which is currently considering the department's response.
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Tuesday, 04 July 2017 06:34
A powerful judgment in the battle for truth about anti-Semitism
4 July 2017
How often when you encounter thinly veiled or indeed naked anti-Semitism are you met with the riposte: “It is not anti-Semitic to be anti-Zionist; it is legitimate criticism of Israel; you are only raising the false charge to stifle debate/criticism of Israel or to smear the left”, and so ad nauseam?
How often when you encounter thinly veiled or indeed naked anti-Semitism are you met with the riposte: “It is not anti-Semitic to be anti-Zionist; it is legitimate criticism of Israel; you are only raising the false charge to stifle debate/criticism of Israel or to smear the left”, and so ad nauseam?
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Wednesday, 05 July 2017 06:30
Cosatu leader found guilty of hate speech, ordered to apologise to Jewish community
5 July 2017
JOBURG – Court orders Cosatu and Bongani Masuku to tender an unconditional apology to the Jewish community, adding that the apology must receive the same publicity as the offending statements.
JOBURG – Court orders Cosatu and Bongani Masuku to tender an unconditional apology to the Jewish community, adding that the apology must receive the same publicity as the offending statements.
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Tuesday, 04 July 2017 06:15
KZN health MEC responds to SAHRC over oncology crisis while patients still critical
04 July 2017
Embattled KwaZulu-Natal health MEC Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo has responded to the South African Human Rights Commission’s damning report on the shocking state of oncology services in the province.
Embattled KwaZulu-Natal health MEC Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo has responded to the South African Human Rights Commission’s damning report on the shocking state of oncology services in the province.
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Monday, 26 June 2017 06:48
Cancer Crisis: KZN health MEC meets with SAHRC
26 June 2017
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Durban – Embattled KwaZulu-Natal health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo has met with the South African Human Rights Commission, which two weeks ago fingered him as being responsible for the collapse in the province’s oncology services.
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Durban – Embattled KwaZulu-Natal health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo has met with the South African Human Rights Commission, which two weeks ago fingered him as being responsible for the collapse in the province’s oncology services.
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Thursday, 29 June 2017 06:38
Midlands hospitals visited
29 June 2017
An oversight visit to Northdale and Grey’s Hospitals by the KwaZulu-Natal health portfolio committee on Friday revealed over 100 doctors are needed at Grey’s.
An oversight visit to Northdale and Grey’s Hospitals by the KwaZulu-Natal health portfolio committee on Friday revealed over 100 doctors are needed at Grey’s.
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