Commissioner Malatji was appointed as a fulltime Commissioner at the South African Human Rights Commission in 2009 and is currently responsible for monitoring compliance in two focus areas namely: Disability and Older Persons.
As such, the Commissioner’s work in these areas involves the monitoring of compliance with the Convention on People with Disabilities (CRPD), and the Older Persons Act 13 of 2006. And is further targeted toward ensuring the realisation of the right to equality as provided for in Section 9 of the Constitution and in the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act 40 of 2000 (PEPUDA), and for socio-economic rights as provided for in Sections 26 (housing); 27 (health care food, water and social security); 29 (education); and 34 (access to courts).
The complaints received by the Commission highlight systemic challenges relating to the achievement of equality, particularly in relation to disability and older persons. In the period between the 1st of April 2015 and the 31st of March 2016, equality related complaints have represented the single-largest proportion of complaints received overall (16%), of which disability complaint make up 9 %.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE VISIT
The overall aim of the provincial visit will be to promote the work of the Commission, and entrench a human rights culture in the province.
The specific objectives of the provincial visit will be to:
• Monitor compliance of various institutions to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as well as the Older Persons Act;
• Raise awareness on the rights of persons with disabilities and older persons;
• Create collaborations with relevant stakeholders; and
• Promote the Disability Toolkit and its Monitoring Framework.
The provincial visit will be held as follows:
Day 1 Mon 11 Jul. 16
- 10:30: Visit to GH Stark home for older persons, Hanover Park, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Manager of the facility to brief the Commissioner Malatji about the Centre and the people they cater for and possible challenges faced by the centre.
- 12:00: Visit to Ekuphumleni Frail And Aged Care Home in Gugulethu for older persons
Manager of the facility to brief the Commissioner Malatji about the Centre and the people they cater for and possible challenges faced by the centre.
- 14:00: Visit to Stikland Psychiatric Hospital – Bellville
Manager of the facility to brief the Commissioner Malatji about the hospital and the people they cater for and possible challenges faced by the hospital in terms of catering for people living with a mental disability.
Day 2 Tues12 Jul. 16
- Closed Meeting with Disability Sector Experts
Day 3 Wed13 Jul. 16
- 09h30- 11:30: Disability Stakeholder Meeting at the SAHRC Offices, Cape Town, 132 Adderley Street, 7th Floor ABSA building, Cape Town
- 12:00- 13:30: STTOP and its partner organizations in the Older Persons Sector - SAHRC Boardroom, 132 Adderley Street, 7th Floor ABSA building, Cape Town 14h00-Visit to the Monte Rosa Home For The Aged - Manager of the facility to brief the Commissioner Malatji about the Centre and the people they cater for and possible challenges faced by the centre.
Day 4 Thurs 14 Jul. 16
08h30-13h00 Disability Sector Stakeholder meeting Disability on Disability Toolkit - Protea Hotel, Breakwater Lodge, Cape Town
Commissioner Malatji as Commissioner responsible for monitoring compliance in Disability and Older Persons will be leading these discussions.
ENDS
For more details please contact:
SAHRC Spokesperson Ms Gail Smith on 060 988 3792
Western Cape Provincial Manager Mr Karam Singh on 073 204 1207