Attention: Editors and Reporters

11 September 2019

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC or Commission) has released its Position Paper on Access to a Basic Education for Undocumented Learners, inclusive of findings and recommendations addressed to the State. The release of this Paper follows an extensive consultation process with relevant stakeholders.

11 September 2019

ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters

Within a context of extremely high levels of gender based violence directed against women and the girl child in particular, and violent social unrest leading to violence against vulnerable groups such as non-nationals within South Africa, the South African Human Rights Commission (the SAHRC or Commission) and the African Policing Civilian Oversight Forum (APCOF) will host the 2019 Police Human Rights Dialogue on 12 September 2019.

11 September 2019

ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission, the Thabo Mbeki Foundation and the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria will host a seminar to discuss the African Human Rights System. The seminar will be held on 11 September 2019 at the Protea Fire and Ice Hotel in Menlyn, Pretoria.

Attention: Editors and Reporters

11 September 2019

The South African Human Rights Commission (“Commission”) is convening again a subpoena hearing in terms of section 15(1)(c) and (d) of the South African Human Rights Commission Act 40 of 2013 (“SAHRC Act”), following the non-appearance of the Municipal Manager of the Thembisile Hani Local Municipality (“Municipality”) on 24 July 2019 and repeated failure of the Municipality to respond to allegations levelled against it by Mr Joseph Sibanyoni (“Mr Sibanyoni”) on 16 November 2018 and Ms Thembi Mahlangu (“Ms Mahlangu”) on 18 January 2019, respectively.

5 September 2019
ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters

The Commissioner responsible for civil and political rights at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), Mr. Chris Nissen will be conducting a Provincial Visit in the Free State Province from 5 – 11 September 2019. The purpose of the visit is to assess the treatment of persons deprived of their liberty in the province.

Attention: Editors and Reporters

3 September 2019

The North West Provincial Office of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will attend a key stakeholder engagement meeting with the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Department of Education.

3 September 2019

ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters

The onslaught of violence against women and the girl child remains a persistent threat as seen in the wake of two shocking events in the last week. The brazen kidnapping of six year old Amy-Lee De Jager, in Vanderbijlpark, on 2 September 2019 outside her school and the horrific murder of the 19 year old student, Uyinene Mrwetyana, have shaken the nation.

15 August 2019

Johannesburg - The SA Human Rights Commission has called on government to address community concerns urgently after Soweto residents went on a rampage and looted foreign-owned stores Wednesday night.

19 August 2019

Residents of historic Kliptown, Soweto, blame empty promises by government officials - specifically the lack of decent housing, electricity and flushing toilets, which often leads to sewage running across the streets and even into their yards - for their frustration.

22 August 2019

The Equality Court in Johannesburg has ruled that gratuitous displays of the old South African flag constitute hate speech, unfair discrimination and harassment. The ruling is a victory for the Nelson Mandela Foundation, which brought the application. But, suggested Judge Phineas Mojapelo, it should also be seen as a victory for the dream of a non-racial, united South Africa.