Date: 19 October 2023

Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in Limpopo has undertaken to facilitate a dialogue on access to justice for people living with disabilities and elderly people in the Limpopo province on the 20th of October 2023. The SAHRC has identified stakeholders who may play an important role in advancing access to justice for people living with disabilities and the elderly in the province.

Attention: Editors and Reporters

19 October 2023

In March 2022, the South African Human Rights Commission’s (the Commission) in the Eastern Cape conducted an investigative inquiry following complaints received by the Commission regarding allegations of excessive regulation of learners' appearances and school uniforms in institutions of learning. This Inquiry also considered instances of alleged discriminatory practices by educators concerning learners' natural hair, religious and cultural symbols, and requests for gender-neutral school uniforms, some of which attracted media attention.

Attention: Editors and Reporters

20 October 2023

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) notes with great concern and condemns the video that has gone viral on social media on Monday 16th October 2023, which depicts a woman who appears to suffer from a mental illness being assaulted with a panga after allegedly trespassing into private home of Limpopo gospel artist known as Ngwana Ledwaba. The incident allegedly occurred in Ga- Mashashane in Limpopo province.

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20 October 2023

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC / Commission) has noted the media article published by IOL News on 12 October 2023, titled: Harry Gwala Mayor Slams SAHRC for Biased Water Inquiry Report, and written by Jehran Naidoo.

23 October 2023

Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC) in Western Cape together with Commissioners J.B. Sibanyoni and C. Nissen, will from 23 to 25 October 2023 meet with stakeholders on relocation options for the residents of Spoekiesdorp, Rawsonville.

09 October 2023

THE NATIONAL Prosecuting Authority NPA is setting the record straight following a press statement released by Hank's Olde Irish Pub, amid the alleged racial saga that took place at the establishment. The viral video that depicted Christopher Logan at physical loggerheads with one of the owners of the establishment in Bree Street in December, sparked outrage on social media, with the owners of the pub coming under fire for being alleged racists. In a statement two weeks ago, the pub owners claimed that "the investigation uncovered that Christopher Logan and his friend Thabiso Danca were responsible for creating a false narrative surrounding the incident".

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12 October  2023

Calendar day events are amongst the set outputs in line with the 2023- 24 Annual Operational Plan of the (Commission) to promote respect for human rights and a culture of human rights.

The North West Provincial Office (NWPO) seeks to commemorate International World Food Day in conjunction with the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty to deepen and strengthen levels of awareness about the significance of these commemorative days.

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12 October 2023

On Monday, 16 October 2023, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/Commission) will officially release its report of its Inquiry into access to water and the efficacy of water services authorities within the Limpopo Province.

Access to water is essential to everyone’s health, dignity and prosperity. In recognition of the fundamental importance of water, the Constitution entrenches the right to have access to sufficient water. In recent years, the SAHRC has received several complaints relating to the challenges of sufficient access to water in various districts in Limpopo Province. The issue of poor and/or insufficient access to water remains a significant challenge for many communities in Limpopo Province.

Date: 12 October 2023

Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) Limpopo Provincial Office in collaboration with the Thursday in Black Movement undertakes to hold a community outreach activity aimed at introducing and promoting the Social Harmony National Effort (SHiNE) initiative and the advancement of Thursday in Black Movement, which is working towards a world without rape and violence in the Limpopo Province.

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10 October 2023

In the month of October 2023, the North West Provincial Office of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will conduct capacity building workshops aimed at capacitating civil organisations and legal advice centres in Rustenburg, Mahikeng and Potchefstroom.