Date: Friday, 03 June 2011

On Sunday, 5 June 2011, many countries around the world will observe World Environment Day. While there are a host of concerns regarding the natural environment, however one of the most pressing concerns is deforestation, hence the theme for this year is “Forests: Nature at Your Service.”

Date: Friday, 03 June 2011

The SA Human Rights Commission Chairperson Adv Lawrence Mushwana conveys condolences to the family of struggle heroine, Ms Albertina Sisulu who passed away last night.

Tuesday, 24 May 2011

The SA Human Rights Commission condemns the killing of police officers. According to reports the number of police officers that are killed in the line of duty is increasing.

Date: Monday, 23 May 2011

The South African Human Rights Commission rejects as incorrect assertions by the Afrikanerbond that it was sacrificing human rights for political bigwigs.

Date: Tuesday, 10 May 2011

The Human Rights Commission calls on political parties to respect the Constitutional mandate and independence of the Commission. Political posturing that parties engage in as part of their election campaigns, cannot be allowed to undermine or interfere with the independence of a Constitutionally mandated body.

Date: Thursday, 05 May 2011

The SA Human Rights Commission returns to the Johannesburg Equality Court on Friday, 27 May 2011 for judgment regarding the court proceedings that it instituted against the former Sunday Sun columnist Mr Jon Qwelane in terms of the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act .

Wednesday, 27 April 2011

As South Africa celebrates the 17th anniversary of its transition to democracy the Human Rights Commission commends the laudable progress that has been made to deepen democracy and freedom in the last 17 years.
Since the dawn of the new democratic dispensation the Commission has been actively involved in seeking to ensure that the vision of a South Africa that is built on the foundations of freedom, equality and dignity, becomes a reality for all.

Political parties must live up to spirit of the Electoral Code of Conduct

Metaphoric threats of violence, using language that suggests members of the opposition are enemies, removal of opposition election posters, booing and heckling of the opposition during campaigning - undermine the spirit of tolerance.

Adv. Mushwana concerned about the allegations of police brutality during service delivery protests in places like Ermelo, Zandspruit, Ficksburg, and in other places.

Thursday, 14 April 2011. Johannesburg. The SA Human Rights Commission Chairperson Adv Lawrence Mushwana engaged the Independent Complaints Directorate this morning regarding the attack and subsequent death of Mr Andries Tatane, during a service delivery protest in Ficksburg yesterday.

Date: Tuesday, 22 March 2011

The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission) has written to the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ms Nkoana- Mashamaite to urge the government to sign the statement on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity which is currently under discussion at the United Nations Human Rights Council.