Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 04 April 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) Gauteng Provincial Office (GPO) confirms that it has received and is investigating complaints concerning incidents of violence, discrimination, and abuse at private establishments. Private establishments include corporates and business organisations, religious and faith institutions, night clubs and other entertainment establishments, and sport clubs.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 2 April 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) Gauteng Provincial Office (GPO) will conduct a subpoena hearing against, Mr. Sipho Radebe, the Executive Mayor of the Emfuleni Local Municipality.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 01 April 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) notes with deep concern the recent revelations in the matter of young Cwecwe. While certain aspects of this tragic case may fall outside the direct mandate of the Commission, it nevertheless presents a critical moment for reflection and urgent advocacy around the systemic failures in South Africa’s child protection systems.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Date: Monday, 31 March 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) Limpopo Provincial Office (LPO) to meet with the Limpopo Department of Health following receipt of complaints against the Department. The meeting is  also necessitated by observations made by the Commission while conducting its monitoring activities at various healthcare facilities in line with the SAHRC’s monitoring mandate.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 31 March 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) Gauteng Provincial Office (GPO) will conduct a State of human rights media briefing engagement at Kofifi FM.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 24 March 2025

On Tuesday, 25 March 2025, the South African Human Rights Commission (“Commission/SAHRC”) will hold a three-day convening to launch its Promoting a Culture of Human Rights and Social Harmony through the Resolution of the National Question Campaign. The convening, which the Commission will hold in Johannesburg, aims to facilitate open and honest discussions on the state of and vision for the nation from a human rights lens.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Date: Saturday, 22 March 2025

The 22^nd day of March every year has been designated as World Water Day (WWD). WWD was birthed by a resolution of the United Nations General Assembly. WWD is meant to put a spotlight on the fundamental role water plays in the lives of human beings.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Saturday, 22 March 2025

On Saturday, 22 March 2025, the South African Human Rights Commission will join the South African People’s Tribunal on AgroToxins (SAPToA) to receive submissions and testimonies from diverse sections of South African society on their experiences with Agrotoxins.