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Media Alert: The South African Human Rights Commission to represent farm worker who was allegedly forced to drink faeces in the Equality Court
Attention: Editors and Reporters
11 May 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (Gauteng Provincial Office) has initiated Equality Court proceedings against Springs farm owner and his family. On 9th December 2017, the family allegedly forced an employee to drink litres of faecal matter before attempting to drown him in a septic tank on their farm. It is alleged that the farm in question has been the site of continuous human rights violations.
11 May 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (Gauteng Provincial Office) has initiated Equality Court proceedings against Springs farm owner and his family. On 9th December 2017, the family allegedly forced an employee to drink litres of faecal matter before attempting to drown him in a septic tank on their farm. It is alleged that the farm in question has been the site of continuous human rights violations.
On 31 January 2018, the Commission was alerted to the incident via media reports. The Commission will be acting in a representative capacity for the Complainant, who seeks unconditional public apology and monetary compensation for his ordeal.
The trial will be taking place as follows:
Date: 14 May 2018
Time: 08h30
Venue: Springs Magistrates’ Court
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For further information contact the Gauteng Provincial Office of the South African Human Rights Commission:
Buang Jones, Provincial Manager, T: 011 877 3752 / C: 078 617 0476; E: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Zamakhize Mkhize: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ; 011 877 3764 / C: 061 814 7143
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