Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 26 November 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) welcomes the judgment of the Land Court of South Africa in the matter of Bakgatla Ba Mocha (Maubane) and Another v Bakgatla Ba Mmakau Bamokgoko and Others (Case No. LCC16/2020).

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 24 November 2025                                                                    

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), North West Provincial Office, will host the launch of its investigative report into allegations of racial discrimination in the Hartbeespoort area. The launch will provide an opportunity to present the Commission’s findings, highlight key recommendations, directives, and engage stakeholders on measures to address systemic discrimination and promote equality.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 25 November 2025

Today on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) will appear before the Constitutional Court in a matter concerning the binding nature of its recommendations in the matter of SAHRC vs Agro Data CC and FC Boshoff.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 02 October 2025  

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) is aware of the alleged homophobic and offensive utterances on social media platforms made recently by Mr Ngizwe Mchunu against the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQI+) community.

Thursday, 2 October 2025
Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”) welcomes the order granted against the City of Johannesburg and City Power by the Johannesburg High Court on 18 September 2025 in an urgent matter concerning the unlawful demolition of homes in Alexandra Township.

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), in collaboration with the Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria, and the Barney Pityana Family, will host a Human Rights Lecture under the theme 31 Years of Human Rights in South.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 29 SEPTEMBER 2025                                                         

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission/) will hold a National Inquiry into Policy Framework around Artisanal Mining, the Impact of Artisanal Mining on the Human Rights of Surrounding Communities, and the Scope and Tactics Employed in Operation Vala Umgodi.

Wednesday, 24 September 2025
Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) calls for social harmony in the country as South Africa the 2025 Heritage Day festivities get underway. The Commission urges members of society to cultivate a culture of social tolerance and harmony while observing this year’s Heritage Day.

Monday, 28 September 2025

Attention: Editors and Reporters

In September 2006, South Africa signed the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT). In terms of the OPCAT, State Parties are required to establish, designate, or maintain a National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) to prevent torture and other forms of ill-treatment in places of deprivation of liberty, including through regular visits with or without prior notice.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 23 October 2025

This October marks the 30^th anniversary of the establishment of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/Commission). To commemorate this milestone, the SAHRC will host a symposium to critically reflect on its legacy.