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SAHRC
Monday, 21 March 2022 14:31
School codes of conduct ‘ignore human rights’
21 March 2022
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has laid bare the role of school governing bodies in violating children’s basic human rights through codes of conduct that do not comply with the constitution.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has laid bare the role of school governing bodies in violating children’s basic human rights through codes of conduct that do not comply with the constitution.
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Monday, 21 March 2022 14:28
Inequality remains a challenge in South Africa, says Human Rights Commission
21 March 2022
As South Africa commemorates Human Rights Day, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says despite having one of the most celebrated constitutions in the world, inequality still remains a huge challenge in the country.
As South Africa commemorates Human Rights Day, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says despite having one of the most celebrated constitutions in the world, inequality still remains a huge challenge in the country.
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Tuesday, 22 March 2022 14:26
Inequalities in education and health sectors exacerbated by COVID-19 - SAHRC
22 March 2022
The commission released the annual trends analysis report earlier this month, which aims to provide a general overview of the handling of complaints over the financial year.
The commission released the annual trends analysis report earlier this month, which aims to provide a general overview of the handling of complaints over the financial year.
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Thursday, 24 March 2022 14:23
SAHRC clears Brackenfell High of racism claims over ‘whites-only’ matric dance
24 March 2022
The commission exonerated the school from the planning, funding, advertising or hosting of the event.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has cleared Brackenfell High School in Cape Town of racism allegations after a group of matric pupils in 2020 held a private farewell, which allegedly excluded black pupils.
The commission exonerated the school from the planning, funding, advertising or hosting of the event.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has cleared Brackenfell High School in Cape Town of racism allegations after a group of matric pupils in 2020 held a private farewell, which allegedly excluded black pupils.
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Thursday, 24 March 2022 14:17
Matric ball was not racist, SAHRC finds as it clears Brackenfell school organisers
24 March 2022
An unofficial matric ball for pupils at a Cape Town school in 2020 did not exclude anyone on the basis of race, a SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) investigation has found.
An unofficial matric ball for pupils at a Cape Town school in 2020 did not exclude anyone on the basis of race, a SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) investigation has found.
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Monday, 04 April 2022 14:13
Media Advisory: SAHRC to hold provincial hearing in respect of violence committed by private security, police and law enforcement during evictions in the Western Cape
Attention: Editors and Reporters
4 April 2022
The South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”) has noted a systemic issue in the manner in which the South African Police Services (SAPS), City of Cape Town Law Enforcement and Private Security Companies conduct themselves during evictions of unlawful occupiers and interactions with homeless persons in the Western Cape.
4 April 2022
The South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”) has noted a systemic issue in the manner in which the South African Police Services (SAPS), City of Cape Town Law Enforcement and Private Security Companies conduct themselves during evictions of unlawful occupiers and interactions with homeless persons in the Western Cape.
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Friday, 25 March 2022 14:10
SAHRC clears Brackenfell High School
25 March 2022
CAPE TOWN - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) wants those aggrieved by its findings that the Brackenfell High School was not involved in what was termed a “whites only” matric event two years ago to challenge its decision in court.
CAPE TOWN - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) wants those aggrieved by its findings that the Brackenfell High School was not involved in what was termed a “whites only” matric event two years ago to challenge its decision in court.
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Monday, 28 March 2022 13:58
SAHRC finds no evidence to back claims of racism at Brackenfell High School
28 March 2022
The Commission has found that Brackenfell High School did not host a "whites only matric ball" as complaints suggested and therefore didn't discriminate against Grade 12 learners on the grounds of race.
The Commission has found that Brackenfell High School did not host a "whites only matric ball" as complaints suggested and therefore didn't discriminate against Grade 12 learners on the grounds of race.
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Monday, 28 March 2022 13:53
SAHRC urges those aggrieved by Breckenfell High findings to challenge them in court
28 March 2022
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says those aggrieved by its findings in the Breckenfell High School matter must challenge them in court.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says those aggrieved by its findings in the Breckenfell High School matter must challenge them in court.
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Tuesday, 29 March 2022 13:50
Ramaphosa to appear before the investigative hearing on July unrest
29 March 2022
President Cyril Ramaphosa is due to appear before the national investigative hearing into the July 2021 unrest on Friday.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is due to appear before the national investigative hearing into the July 2021 unrest on Friday.
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Understanding PAIA
The Human Rights Commission is the national institution established to support constitutional democracy. It is committed to promote respect for, observance of and protection of human rights for everyone without fear or favour.
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