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Attention Editors and Reporters
Friday, 22 May 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) invites written submissions from interested stakeholders, experts, communities, industry actors, civil society organisations, academics, regulators and organs of state on the human rights implications of the rapid expansion of data centres and digital infrastructure in South Africa.
Date: 21 May 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) notes recent social media content circulating online reflecting the apparent use of the k-word and other allegedly racially inflammatory language by a Mr Mark Saltzman.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is deeply alarmed by recent reports and circulating footage of violent attacks that appear to target non-nationals. These incidents threaten South Africa’s constitutional values of ubuntu, dignity, equality, and the rule of law, as well as the social cohesion.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Date: 16 May 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) Gauteng Provincial Office (GPO) will convene an inquiry as part of its investigation into the Water Crisis in Gauteng Province. The Commission undertakes this investigative inquiry as part of its constitutional and statutory mandate to promote, protect and monitor the observance of human rights in the country.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has noted with concern reports, video footage circulating on social media, and public accounts regarding the policing of recent student protests at the University of Venda (UNIVEN).
Saturday, 9 May 2026
This week, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) joined the nation in celebration as South Africa proudly marks the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the 1996 Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (“the Constitution”).
Attention Editors and Reporters
Friday, 8 May 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) Western Cape Provincial Office (WCPO) notes with concern the impact of severe weather across the Western Cape, particularly in the Garden Route District and other parts of the country. Schools and clinic closures and infrastructure damage have disrupted the rights to education, healthcare, freedom of movement, and consequently human dignity as guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 27 April 2026
On this Freedom Day, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) joins the country in celebrating 32 years since the transition from apartheid to a democratic dispensation.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 23 April 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/Commission) notes the judgment handed down by the Constitutional Court concerning the nature and scope of its powers under section 184 of the Constitution.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Today, 22 April 2026, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/Commission) launched its Inquiry Report into the state of service delivery at local government level in the Northern Cape Province (Report). The Report emanates from a comprehensive inquiry conducted by the SAHRC through its Northern Cape Provincial Office following a series of complaints regarding service delivery challenges across several municipalities in the Northern Cape Province.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Tomorrow, 22 April 2026, at 10:00, the Constitutional Court will hand down judgment in the matter of SAHRC v Agro Data CC and FC Boshoff, concerning the binding nature of directives issued by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission).
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 20 April 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/Commission) will officially release its Inquiry Report into the state of service delivery at local government level in the Northern Cape Province on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 17 April 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) joins the global community in commemorating the International Day of Peasant Struggles, a day that honours the resilience, dignity, and vital contributions of peasants, smallholder farmers, farm workers, and rural communities in advancing food systems and sustaining livelihoods.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 13 April 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) Gauteng Provincial Office (GPO) is initiating an investigative inquiry into the Water Crisis in the Gauteng Province. This follows a large volume of complaints received by the Commission on the persistent and widespread water shortages, infrastructure failures, governance challenges, and recurring service delivery disruptions affecting communities across the province.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 2 April 2026
Today, in honour of the commencement of Freedom Month, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/Commission) launches a dedicated campaign to promote and protect the rights of intersex children. The pamphlet and poster, Intersex Children: Guide for Parents and Guardians, are now available on the SAHRC website for public access, use, and distribution.
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/Commission) has noted the release of the Green Drop Report 2025 and the progress assessment reports on the Blue and No Drop programmes by the Department of Water and Sanitation on Tuesday, 31 March 2026. The SAHRC is concerned by the data emerging from the Reports.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Date: Friday, 27 March 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) convenes a Children’s Conference on the Right to Safety and Privacy on Online Platforms, underscoring the urgent need to safeguard children in an increasingly digital world.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Date: Friday, 27 March 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) convenes a Children’s Conference on the Right to Safety and Privacy on Online Platforms, underscoring the urgent need to safeguard children in an increasingly digital world.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) welcomes the court order granted on 24 March 2026 by the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court in Bisho, in its favour, compelling the Eastern Cape government to restore emergency medical services to the people of Xhora Mouth.
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