Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday,06 July 2026

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) notes and welcomes the Constitutional Court’s judgment in Adonisi and Others v Minister for Transport and Public Works, Western Cape and Others; Minister of Human Settlements and Another v Minister for Transport and Public Works, Western Cape and Others [2026] ZACC 29, handed down on 2 July 2026.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 03 July 2026

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) will convene the second leg of the National Investigative Hearing into South Africa’s Food Systems from 06–10 July 2026.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 01 July 2026

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) has noted positive developments relating to the Montclair Lodge in Durban, which was reportedly declared ready this past weekend for occupation by the victims from the devasting April 2022 floods. Reports indicate that a total of 137 units have been completed to accommodate flood victims who are currently residing in temporary accommodation on Mahatma Gandhi Road.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 30 June 2026

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) will convene the second leg of the National Investigative Hearing into South Africa’s Food Systems from 06–10 July 2026.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 29 June 2026

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) notes the ongoing protest marches against the challenges of illegal migration and further acknowledges the planned marches on the 30 June 2026.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 29 June 2026

As Youth Month draws to a close, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) releases a distressing report on the prevalence of sexual violence in schools. The report reveals the staggering pervasiveness of sexual violence in schools. Schools are intended to be safe spaces for learning, development, and the realisation of the right to basic education. When learners are subjected to sexual abuse – whether by educators, peers, staff members, service providers, or external actors – the state’s constitutional duties to respect, protect, promote and fulfil rights are directly implicated.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 25 June 2026

On Monday, 29 June 2026, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) will host a webinar titled "Defining Access to Healthcare", bringing together key stakeholders to engage on one of South Africa's most important constitutional rights.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 25 June 2026

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) notes the limited gains recorded in the Municipal Finance Management Act 2024-25 consolidated audit outcomes on local government report released by the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) on 24 June 2026. According to the report, the municipalities with disclaimed audit opinions declined from 15 in the previous financial year to 8. The number of municipalities which achieved unqualified audit opinions with findings increased from 99 in the previous financial year to 117. The SAHRC cautions against complacency and urges these municipalities to strengthen efforts to ensure that they ultimately achieve a clean audit.

Attention: Editors and Reporters

Date: 19 June 2026

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission), together with TransHope and the Hate Crimes Working Group represented by Lawyers for Human Rights, welcomes the order granted by the Johannesburg High Court, sitting as an Equality Court on 19 June 2026 in the matter against Mr Ngizwe Mchunu.

Prior to instituting litigation, the Commission sought to resolve the matter directly with Mr Mchunu demanding amongst others that he ceases publishing or promoting content amounting to hate speech or discrimination against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual/Aromantic (LGBTQIA)+ persons, to remove all offending material from his platforms within 24 hours, and to issue a public retraction and apology acknowledging the harm caused. However, Mr Mchunu rejected the Commission’s demands, refused to apologise and publicly stated that he stood by his remarks.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 17 June 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) will undertake a three-day (17-19 June 2026) provincial visit to the Free State to monitor the state of human rights, with a particular focus on access to healthcare services.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 17 June 2026

113 Years Since the 1913 Natives Land Act and 30 Years of Constitutional Democracy

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) invites members of the public, civil society organisations, social movements, traditional leaders, academics, policymakers, government representatives and members of the media to participate in the Constitutional Dialogue on Land, Human Rights and Spatial Justice.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 17 June 2026

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) welcomes the judgment handed down by Judge Wilson of the Gauteng Division of the High Court on 14 June 2026, in the matter concerning the unlawful eviction and demolition of homes at the Chief Albert Luthuli Informal Settlement (the “N12 Settlement”) in Cloverdene, Benoni.

Attention Editors and Reporters

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

National Youth Day represents one of the darkest chapters in the history of human rights. It reminds the country of 16 June 1976, when hundreds of students were killed by the Apartheid regime while protesting the oppressive Bantu Education Act and the forced imposition of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction. The South African Human Rights Commission (‘the Commission’) joins the country in commemorating the 50^th Anniversary of the Soweto Uprising by highlighting its work to address the human rights challenges currently facing the youth.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Date: 15 June 2026

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission), together with TransHope and the Hate Crimes Working Group, represented by Lawyers for Human Rights, will appear in the Johannesburg High Court on Friday, 19 June 2026, in a matter concerning statements made by Mr Ngizwe Mchunu against members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual/Aromantic (LGBTQIA)+ community.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday,10 June 2026

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) Eastern Cape Provincial Office today released its Investigation Report into the ongoing water, sanitation and wastewater crisis affecting residents of Makana Municipality.

Attention: Aditors and Reporters
Tuesday, 09 June 2026

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/ the Commission) Eastern Cape Office (EPO) will launch its Investigation Report into systemic human rights concerns relating to governance and service delivery challenges within Makana Municipality on Wednesday, 10 June 2026. The report forms part of the Commission’s constitutional mandate to promote, protect, and monitor the realisation of human rights in South Africa. As the country’s independent watchdog on human rights, the SAHRC is tasked with assessing government compliance with constitutional and legislative obligations, particularly where governance failures adversely affect the dignity, wellbeing, and socio-economic rights of communities.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Sunday, 07 June 2026

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) Eastern Cape Provincial Office (ECPO) will convene subpoena proceedings involving the Executive Mayor and Municipal Manager of the OR Tambo District Municipality in the Eastern Cape Province. This follows persistent concerns regarding lack of access to clean and safe water in communities across the district. The proceedings are in line with the Commission’s constitutional mandate to promote, protect, and monitor the realisation of human rights in South Africa.