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SAHRC
SAHRC calls on Public Protector to probe maladministration at Mamelodi Hospital
The facility came under the spotlight after 76-year-old Martha Marais was found tied to a steel bench on the cold floor two weeks ago.
'Where is the humanity?' SAHRC calls for review of farm eviction laws
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is calling for a review of the laws relating to farm evictions.
Western Cape regional commissioner Chris Nissen says they've seen a dramatic rise in evictions in recent years.
I've just come from Knysna and a placed called Karatara where there are 18 families staying in a community hall.
— Rev. Chris Nissen, Western Cape regional commissioner - South African Human Rights Commission
Nissen says often the evictions fall under the radar.
Tembisa Hospital maternity ward overcrowding nightmare
Two midwives had to care for 96 pregnant mothers during the day shift while three had to cope with 97 patients in the evening at Tembisa Hospital.
Hammanskraal residents will suffer while Apies River remains blocked and polluted
Residents of Hammanskraal north of Pretoria will have to continue to drink water that is possibly unsafe while the Apies River remains polluted and obstructed.
SAHRC to announce date for probe into WC gang violence
The commission said it was establishing the terms of reference for the inquiry that will look into systematic violence in townships.
Wimpy investigating 'Nazi' incident at Bloemfontein restaurant
Wimpy is investigating an incident at one of its restaurants in which a patron dined in a Nazi-style military uniform, complete with a swastika on his arm.
Gauteng Infrastructure MEC Motara intervenes at Steve Biko Academic Hospital
A faulty circulation pump in the oncology ward is being replaced and repairs are being done to the air cooling system.
SAHRC says it is not satisfied by what it saw at Dr George Mukhari Hospital
During a walkabout at Dr George Mukhari Hospital's psychiatric ward on Tuesday, the South African Human Rights Commission, which is probing alleged human rights abuses at the facility, said it was not happy with what it observed.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it does not want a recurrence of events leading up to Life Esidimeni.
The commission’s Gauteng manager Buang Jones made the comments shortly after a site visit at the George Mukhari hospital in Tshwane on Tuesday.
Media Statement: SAHRC marks the International Day in Support for the Victims of Torture
Attention: Editors and Reporters
25th June 2019
Today, 26 June 2019, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ Commission) marks the International Day in Support for the Victims of Torture. The significance of this day is traced back to 26 June, 1987 when the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (UNCAT) came into force. The UNCAT is the main international mechanism which proclaimed the absolute prohibition of torture in binding international law instrument. Similarly, this absolute prohibition has been entrenched in section 12 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996.
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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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