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29 March 2018
Vicki Momberg has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for her racist rant after the court found her guilty in four counts of crimen injuria. INT: SAHRC Spokesperson Gushwell Brooks. (Source: Kaya FM) Click here to listen to the audio.
Vicki Momberg has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for her racist rant after the court found her guilty in four counts of crimen injuria. INT: SAHRC Spokesperson Gushwell Brooks. (Source: Kaya FM) Click here to listen to the audio.
29 March 2018
Wits Centre for Diversity Studies says it hopes Vicki Momberg’s prison sentence will lead people to introspect about racism, we hear from Melissa Steyn: Wits Centre for Diversity Studies. While the SAHRC’s Tseliso Thipanyane says the sentence shows that the judiciary is sending a very clear message of non-tolerance for racism. Source: ENCA Click here to
Wits Centre for Diversity Studies says it hopes Vicki Momberg’s prison sentence will lead people to introspect about racism, we hear from Melissa Steyn: Wits Centre for Diversity Studies. While the SAHRC’s Tseliso Thipanyane says the sentence shows that the judiciary is sending a very clear message of non-tolerance for racism. Source: ENCA Click here to
29 March 2018
The MEC visited the hospital after a complaint involving the death of the child at the hospital was launched with the South African human rights commission earlier this month. Thabiso discusses this with the MEC who is in studio. (Source: Capricon FM) Click here to listen to the audio.
The MEC visited the hospital after a complaint involving the death of the child at the hospital was launched with the South African human rights commission earlier this month. Thabiso discusses this with the MEC who is in studio. (Source: Capricon FM) Click here to listen to the audio.
29 March 2018
Most farm evictions are illegal yet no one has ever been convicted of an illegal eviction in South Africa. This is according to Hanif Vally, Deputy Director of the Foundation for Human Rights.
29 March 2018
On Wednesday the Gauteng provincial SAHRC (South African Human Rights Commission) held a discussion on the access of health care services for migrants in South Africa.
According to the SAHRC, access to health care for migrants is hindered by the conflation of the various categories of migrants and their respective rights and entitlements, this then results to all migrants being treated as either economic migrants or as illegal migrants who have little to no legal entitlements to socio-economic rights, such as the right to proper health care.
28 March 2018
Former estate agent Vicki Momberg, who hurled the k-word at a black police officer, has been sentenced to three years in prison. SA Human Rights Commission, Gushwell Brooks, elaborates further on the issue. (Source: ENCA) Click here to view the video
Former estate agent Vicki Momberg, who hurled the k-word at a black police officer, has been sentenced to three years in prison. SA Human Rights Commission, Gushwell Brooks, elaborates further on the issue. (Source: ENCA) Click here to view the video
28 March 2018
The presenter speaks to spokesperson for the HRC Gail Smith who says the court has set a significant president in confirming the constitution of human dignity as well as a message for others. She said the court has shown that it will not tolerate this in future and that some words are not meaningless in the context of South Africa. She says she hopes people will now get the message that hate speech is illegal. (Source: Radio 702) Click here to listen to the interview.
The presenter speaks to spokesperson for the HRC Gail Smith who says the court has set a significant president in confirming the constitution of human dignity as well as a message for others. She said the court has shown that it will not tolerate this in future and that some words are not meaningless in the context of South Africa. She says she hopes people will now get the message that hate speech is illegal. (Source: Radio 702) Click here to listen to the interview.
28 March 2018
The producers of controversial movie Inxeba (The wound) are expected back in the North Gauteng High Court on Wednesday in their bid to overturn the movie’s X18 reclassification.
27 March 2018
The DA will write to the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, to request that she investigate an allegation of hate speech and race-based incitement of violence involving Major Mohlala of the South African Defence Force’s (SANDF) Signal Formation at the Wonderboom-Military Base in Pretoria.
27 March 2018
The reason for this is because public schools have been rejecting undocumented leaners. Illegal private schools are often not registered with the Department of Basic Education. The South African Human Rights Commission was also mentioned in regard to this matter. (Source: SABC) Click here to listen to the audio.
The reason for this is because public schools have been rejecting undocumented leaners. Illegal private schools are often not registered with the Department of Basic Education. The South African Human Rights Commission was also mentioned in regard to this matter. (Source: SABC) Click here to listen to the audio.
26 March 2018
For the past 18 years, residents have been living without basic services, such as electricity, water and toilets.
For the past 18 years, residents have been living without basic services, such as electricity, water and toilets.
As South Africa commemorated Human Rights Day on March 21, residents of Freedom Park, in Villa Liza, voiced strong opinions that their rights have been violated.
According to community leader Themba Nkani, after seeing that the metro was not responding to their pleas, the community resorted to submitting a letter to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
According to community leader Themba Nkani, after seeing that the metro was not responding to their pleas, the community resorted to submitting a letter to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
23 March 2018
Wits University partnered with the South African Human Rights Commission (HRC) for the first time this year in observing Human Rights Day, an annual memorial on March 23.
Wits University partnered with the South African Human Rights Commission (HRC) for the first time this year in observing Human Rights Day, an annual memorial on March 23.
23 March 2018
This year, South Africa will observe World Water Week under the cloud of the Cape Town water crisis, and the stark reality of long-term water scarcity in South Africa and beyond our borders.
23 March 2018
The Student Campus Council (SCC) of the North-West University's (NWU's) campus in Mahikeng organised a human rights seminar on 21 March 2018 in partnership with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
The Student Campus Council (SCC) of the North-West University's (NWU's) campus in Mahikeng organised a human rights seminar on 21 March 2018 in partnership with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
23 March 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is in the process of subpoenaing the executive mayor of the Merafong City Local Municipality, Ms Mapehfo Mogale-Letsie, over the ongoing sewage spillage in Khutsong.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is in the process of subpoenaing the executive mayor of the Merafong City Local Municipality, Ms Mapehfo Mogale-Letsie, over the ongoing sewage spillage in Khutsong.
22 March 2018
Cape Town – With daily experiences of crime, violence and gang activity in and around schools in Cape Town, there is a greater need for children to understand and exercise both their human rights and responsibilities, a teacher said on Thursday.
Cape Town – With daily experiences of crime, violence and gang activity in and around schools in Cape Town, there is a greater need for children to understand and exercise both their human rights and responsibilities, a teacher said on Thursday.
22 March 2018
This year, South Africa will observe World Water Week under the ominous cloud of the Cape Town water crisis, and the stark reality of long-term water scarcity in South Africa and beyond our borders. The spotlight on water is at the heart of all conversations in South Africa with questions mainly being raised around sustainable water management, government’s role in the securing access of clean water for all citizens, and the future we face with alarming rates of drought and other weather extremes around the world.
This year, South Africa will observe World Water Week under the ominous cloud of the Cape Town water crisis, and the stark reality of long-term water scarcity in South Africa and beyond our borders. The spotlight on water is at the heart of all conversations in South Africa with questions mainly being raised around sustainable water management, government’s role in the securing access of clean water for all citizens, and the future we face with alarming rates of drought and other weather extremes around the world.
22 March 2018
The government has twelve months to fast-track the process of land restitution for Khoi-San communities, as part of their recognition as indigenous communities.
The government has twelve months to fast-track the process of land restitution for Khoi-San communities, as part of their recognition as indigenous communities.
21 March 2018
As we celebrate Human Rights Day and commemorate the anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre, equality remains the most violated right in South Africa, according to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
While the Bill of Rights is meant to protect the rights of every South African, rights such as the right to equality, human dignity, freedom of expression, access to education and healthcare are enjoyed by some.
As we celebrate Human Rights Day and commemorate the anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre, equality remains the most violated right in South Africa, according to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
While the Bill of Rights is meant to protect the rights of every South African, rights such as the right to equality, human dignity, freedom of expression, access to education and healthcare are enjoyed by some.
21 March 2018
Today is Human Rights Day. Here are your rights as enshrined in the Constitution …
Today is Human Rights Day. Here are your rights as enshrined in the Constitution …
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