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12 May 2023
The South African Human Rights Commission says capacity issues and budget constraints are among the reasons why it's taken the institution nearly two years to compile the final report on the July 2021 unrest.
Looters and vandals ransacked, damaged and destroyed businesses and other properties during the week-long riots fuelled by the jailing of former president Jacob Zuma.
The South African Human Rights Commission says capacity issues and budget constraints are among the reasons why it's taken the institution nearly two years to compile the final report on the July 2021 unrest.
Looters and vandals ransacked, damaged and destroyed businesses and other properties during the week-long riots fuelled by the jailing of former president Jacob Zuma.
12 May 2023
AFTER nearly two decades working at the South African Human Rights Commission SAHRC , its former acting CEO, Chantal Kisoon has resigned. Kisoon had been placed on precautionary suspension in March, after allegations emerged that she had referred to senior managers as "black babies". The Chapter 9 institution said an investigation into the matter recommended that a charge of misconduct should be preferred against her. The SAHRC is the national institution established to support our constitutional democracy, by promoting the protection of human rights, and following the incident, Kisoon was criticised for not resigning, given the role of the SAHRC in fighting racism. On March 3, the SAHRC announced that commissioners had resolved to suspend Kisoon and that Lorinda Lynn, the acting CFO, would take over in an acting capacity, pending an investigation.
AFTER nearly two decades working at the South African Human Rights Commission SAHRC , its former acting CEO, Chantal Kisoon has resigned. Kisoon had been placed on precautionary suspension in March, after allegations emerged that she had referred to senior managers as "black babies". The Chapter 9 institution said an investigation into the matter recommended that a charge of misconduct should be preferred against her. The SAHRC is the national institution established to support our constitutional democracy, by promoting the protection of human rights, and following the incident, Kisoon was criticised for not resigning, given the role of the SAHRC in fighting racism. On March 3, the SAHRC announced that commissioners had resolved to suspend Kisoon and that Lorinda Lynn, the acting CFO, would take over in an acting capacity, pending an investigation.
11 May 2023
The commission's Andre Gaum says the report was delayed due to report writers who left the SAHRC during the finalisation of the report.
Gaum was responding to questions in Parliament’s Justice and Correctional Services Committee on Wednesday.
The commission's Andre Gaum says the report was delayed due to report writers who left the SAHRC during the finalisation of the report.
Gaum was responding to questions in Parliament’s Justice and Correctional Services Committee on Wednesday.
10 May 2023
Suspended Human Rights Commission acting CEO resigns after alleged racial slur Noxolo Majavu The commission has confirmed to City Press that Kisoon handed over her resignation letter early this month. Photo: SAHRC NEWS The suspended acting CEO of the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), Chantal Kisoon, has resigned amid allegations of racist utterances that were levelled against her by senior managers for calling them “black babies”. The commission has confirmed to City Press that Kisoon handed in her resignation letter early this month after an investigation was conducted following allegations that she uttered racist remarks to senior managers during a planning session in February.
Suspended Human Rights Commission acting CEO resigns after alleged racial slur Noxolo Majavu The commission has confirmed to City Press that Kisoon handed over her resignation letter early this month. Photo: SAHRC NEWS The suspended acting CEO of the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), Chantal Kisoon, has resigned amid allegations of racist utterances that were levelled against her by senior managers for calling them “black babies”. The commission has confirmed to City Press that Kisoon handed in her resignation letter early this month after an investigation was conducted following allegations that she uttered racist remarks to senior managers during a planning session in February.
10 May 2023
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has not received a budget increase for the current financial year and will struggle to fulfil its mandate.
On Wednesday, the commission presented its budget and annual performance plan to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services.
30 Apr 2023
Civic society organisations have welcomed the establishment of Safe Spaces as a significant step towards addressing homelessness in the city.
The City of Cape Town recently announced a Safe Space in Green Point in addition to the three existing sites.
The safe spaces are aimed at providing more shelter space, basic amenities, and access to social services for persons living on the street and as a stepping stone for those who want help with getting off the street.
Civic society organisations have welcomed the establishment of Safe Spaces as a significant step towards addressing homelessness in the city.
The City of Cape Town recently announced a Safe Space in Green Point in addition to the three existing sites.
The safe spaces are aimed at providing more shelter space, basic amenities, and access to social services for persons living on the street and as a stepping stone for those who want help with getting off the street.
3 April 2023
New SAHRC CEO to bring changes MASHUDU SADIKE This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. CLIMBING up the ranks, newlyappointed SA Human Rights Commission SAHRC CEO Vusumuzi Mkhize has been passionate about education, human development and wellness.
New SAHRC CEO to bring changes MASHUDU SADIKE This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. CLIMBING up the ranks, newlyappointed SA Human Rights Commission SAHRC CEO Vusumuzi Mkhize has been passionate about education, human development and wellness.
5th May 2023
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has applauded the passing of the Bill to recognise South African Sign Language (SASL) as the twelfth official language in the country.
The Bill was passed by the National Assembly through the amendment of Section 6 of the Constitution.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has applauded the passing of the Bill to recognise South African Sign Language (SASL) as the twelfth official language in the country.
The Bill was passed by the National Assembly through the amendment of Section 6 of the Constitution.
5 May 2023
What threatens our local government? Asanda Matlhare This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Corruption, mismanagement, service delivery and looting were factors highlighted at Gibs on April 25 during a roundtable discussion hosted by the Helen Suzman Foundation. Bearing the 'reimagining local government' topic in mind, political analyst Lukhona Mnguni said although several issues were threatening the local government sphere, the walltowall municipalities remained a constant issue which still has to be interrogated.
What threatens our local government? Asanda Matlhare This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Corruption, mismanagement, service delivery and looting were factors highlighted at Gibs on April 25 during a roundtable discussion hosted by the Helen Suzman Foundation. Bearing the 'reimagining local government' topic in mind, political analyst Lukhona Mnguni said although several issues were threatening the local government sphere, the walltowall municipalities remained a constant issue which still has to be interrogated.
A school on the West Rand was damaged by a sinkhole in February but three months later, most pupils have not fully returned to the school.
04 May 2023
Schooling has remained interrupted at Relebogile Secondary School with only matriculants attending classes after the school was damaged by a sinkhole three months ago.
The DA joined the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Wednesday for an oversight visit to the school in Khutsong, West Rand. Parts of the school, including the toilets, collapsed into a sinkhole after heavy rains in February. The area is known for dolomite and is prone to sinkholes.
04 May 2023
Schooling has remained interrupted at Relebogile Secondary School with only matriculants attending classes after the school was damaged by a sinkhole three months ago.
The DA joined the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Wednesday for an oversight visit to the school in Khutsong, West Rand. Parts of the school, including the toilets, collapsed into a sinkhole after heavy rains in February. The area is known for dolomite and is prone to sinkholes.
28 April 2023
Cape Town - As the nation marked 29 years of freedom on Thursday, many South Africans did not feel “free”, while the “working class and the poor have been side-lined to the periphery” over the past three decades.
Freedom Day is the commemoration of the first democratic election in South Africa on April 27, 1994, in which anyone could vote regardless of race.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) noted that the right to freedom was curtailed by the danger of moving around.
Cape Town - As the nation marked 29 years of freedom on Thursday, many South Africans did not feel “free”, while the “working class and the poor have been side-lined to the periphery” over the past three decades.
Freedom Day is the commemoration of the first democratic election in South Africa on April 27, 1994, in which anyone could vote regardless of race.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) noted that the right to freedom was curtailed by the danger of moving around.
25 April 2025
The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has found that Tswaing and Ngaka Modiri Molema municipalities in North West have violated the rights of residents by denying them access to water and sanitation, which stripped them of their dignity.
The commission issued its final investigative report on Tuesday after it had received consolidated complaints in September and October 2021 regarding the sewer spillages and a lack of basic municipal services, including water, sanitation and electricity at Agisanang, Jachtkraal Farm, Delareyville and Letsopa.
The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has found that Tswaing and Ngaka Modiri Molema municipalities in North West have violated the rights of residents by denying them access to water and sanitation, which stripped them of their dignity.
The commission issued its final investigative report on Tuesday after it had received consolidated complaints in September and October 2021 regarding the sewer spillages and a lack of basic municipal services, including water, sanitation and electricity at Agisanang, Jachtkraal Farm, Delareyville and Letsopa.
22 April 2023
The South African Human Rights Commission says it has noted with concern the growing number of acts of intimidation circulating on social media threatening civil society organisations in the country. Civil society organisations are being targeted for going out of their way to protect the violations of human rights of some of the most vulnerable inhabitants of this country.
The South African Human Rights Commission says it has noted with concern the growing number of acts of intimidation circulating on social media threatening civil society organisations in the country. Civil society organisations are being targeted for going out of their way to protect the violations of human rights of some of the most vulnerable inhabitants of this country.
20 April 2023
Pretoria - With the country continuing to experience stage 6 power cuts, Eskom is haunted by more woes.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is this week assessing a complaint of air pollution at the Medupi power station in Lephalale, LImpopo.
The Freedom Front Plus (FF+) hauled the power utility to the chapter nine institution, accusing the power plant management of negligence.
Pretoria - With the country continuing to experience stage 6 power cuts, Eskom is haunted by more woes.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is this week assessing a complaint of air pollution at the Medupi power station in Lephalale, LImpopo.
The Freedom Front Plus (FF+) hauled the power utility to the chapter nine institution, accusing the power plant management of negligence.
20 Apr 2023
THE SOUTH African Human Rights Commission SAHRC is this week assessing a complaint of air pollution at Medupi power station in Lephalale, Limpopo.
03 April 2023
Pretoria - Climbing up the ranks, newly appointed SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) CEO Vusumuzi Mkhize has been passionate about education, human development and wellness.
Mkhize, who is an educationalist by profession, was appointed to take over from Lorinda Lynn, who was acting after the suspension of Chantal Kisoon due to racism allegations.
Mkhize is adamant to make a change within the chapter 9 institution, saying racism was still affecting people which trampled on their human dignity.
Pretoria - Climbing up the ranks, newly appointed SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) CEO Vusumuzi Mkhize has been passionate about education, human development and wellness.
Mkhize, who is an educationalist by profession, was appointed to take over from Lorinda Lynn, who was acting after the suspension of Chantal Kisoon due to racism allegations.
Mkhize is adamant to make a change within the chapter 9 institution, saying racism was still affecting people which trampled on their human dignity.
14 April 2023
Several long-standing matters are still under investigation by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), including the Belinda Magor case.
In November, the commission issued a letter of demand to Magor, from Benoni, who was accused of a racist rant. Among other demands. it demanded she make a public apology, which it is still waiting for.
Several long-standing matters are still under investigation by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), including the Belinda Magor case.
In November, the commission issued a letter of demand to Magor, from Benoni, who was accused of a racist rant. Among other demands. it demanded she make a public apology, which it is still waiting for.
15 Mar 2023
Human rights commission launches Social Media Charter at NMU Mandilakbe Kwababana This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. "With rights come responsibilities, even on social media." This was the overarching message by the SA Human Rights Commission SAHRC during the launch of the Social Media Charter at Nelson Mandela University's south campus auditorium yesterday. The charter is a legal framework which seeks to combat cyber bullying and social media discrimination with financial and criminal penalties for perpetrators.
Human rights commission launches Social Media Charter at NMU Mandilakbe Kwababana This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. "With rights come responsibilities, even on social media." This was the overarching message by the SA Human Rights Commission SAHRC during the launch of the Social Media Charter at Nelson Mandela University's south campus auditorium yesterday. The charter is a legal framework which seeks to combat cyber bullying and social media discrimination with financial and criminal penalties for perpetrators.
04 Mar 2023
SAHRC wants review of qualifications for mayors Phathu Luvhengo Minimum education qualifications for public office holders such as mayors and councillors should be reviewed to ensure capable and qualified people in these positions. This is one of the recommendations made by the SA Human Rights Commission SAHRC in its report on improving local government "Inevitably, such an approach may have implications for democratic participation as some people may be barred from contesting certain offices," the report said.
SAHRC wants review of qualifications for mayors Phathu Luvhengo Minimum education qualifications for public office holders such as mayors and councillors should be reviewed to ensure capable and qualified people in these positions. This is one of the recommendations made by the SA Human Rights Commission SAHRC in its report on improving local government "Inevitably, such an approach may have implications for democratic participation as some people may be barred from contesting certain offices," the report said.
15 Mar 2023
STEVE Hofmeyr and the SAHRC have reached an agreement after his comments made on social media relating to the LGBTQI+ community.
THE SA Human Rights Commission SAHRC reached an outofcourt settlement agreement with singer Steve Hofmeyr on his hate speech remarks relating to the LGBTQI+ community. On Monday, the SAHRC announced that a settlement was reached with Hofmeyr in a matter pertaining to comments he made on social media relating to the LGBTQI+ community. The settlement agreement has been made an order of court. Hofmeyr made the comments following Disney's announcement that its characters would become more inclusive.
STEVE Hofmeyr and the SAHRC have reached an agreement after his comments made on social media relating to the LGBTQI+ community.
THE SA Human Rights Commission SAHRC reached an outofcourt settlement agreement with singer Steve Hofmeyr on his hate speech remarks relating to the LGBTQI+ community. On Monday, the SAHRC announced that a settlement was reached with Hofmeyr in a matter pertaining to comments he made on social media relating to the LGBTQI+ community. The settlement agreement has been made an order of court. Hofmeyr made the comments following Disney's announcement that its characters would become more inclusive.
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