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SAHRC
Media Advisory: The South African Human Rights Commission to conduct an Inspection in Kliptown following allegations of human rights violations
19 August 2019
Attention: Editors and Reporters
On Monday, 19 August 2019 the South African Human Rights Commission (“The Commission”) will conduct a site inspection of Kliptown in the South-West of Johannesburg. This inspection follows allegations from the residents detailing several human rights violations in Kliptown.
Media Statement: SAHRC Condemns the Looting of Non-National Owned Shops in Soweto on Wednesday Evening
Thursday, 15 August 2019
The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission or SAHRC) condemns the looting of shops owned by non-nationals in different parts of Soweto, on Wednesday night, 14 August 2019.
Media Statement: Women’s Day Highlights the need for Human Rights to Be Upheld for All
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 8 August 2019
Tomorrow, the 9th August 2019, is National Women’s Day in South Africa. The day holds great historical significance in the establishment of South Africa’s constitutional democracy. The day commemorates the famous 1956 Women’s March against repressive pass laws, and generaly against the oppression and subjugation of women.
Media Invite: SAHRC KwaZulu- Natal Provincial Office will conduct workshops in schools in Durban and Kwa-Nongoma
Attention: Editors and Reporters
07 August 2019
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Office will conduct workshops with schools in Durban and Kwa-Nongoma.
Media Advisory: SAHRC releases report on Lack of Safety and Security Measures in Schools for Children with Disabilities in North West
Attention: Editors and Reporters
7 August 2019
The South African Human Rights Commission North West provincial office will host the launch of a report following a Provincial Investigative Hearing on the Lack of Safety and Security Measures in Schools for Children with Disabilities at the North West School for the Deaf.
Media Invite: SAHRC Western Cape Provincial Office to host information session on Basic Human rights and the Constitution
Attention: Editors and Reporters
06 August 2019
On 07-08 August 2019, the South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”), Western Cape Provincial Office, working in collaboration with other institutions supporting democracy, will be hosting information sessions to amplify basic human rights awareness enshrined in “Chapter 2 of the Constitution – the Bill of Rights. The information sessions are centered under the theme “Know Your Rights and Responsibilities.
Media Advisory: The Equality Court to hear SAHRC discrimination claim against Mr Adam Catzavelos
02 August 2019
Attention: Editors and Reporters
On Monday, 05 August 2019, the Randburg Magistrates Court sitting as the Equality Court will hear the South African Human Rights Commission’s (“the Commission”) discrimination and hate speech claim against Mr Adam Catzavelos. This application by the Commission follows Mr Catzavelo’s use of the word “kaffir” in a self- recorded video in August 2018.
Media Statement: South African Human Rights Commission strongly condemns the attack on law enforcement officials
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 02 August 2019
The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission) condemns the attack on law enforcement officials in the Johannesburg CBD yesterday. Law enforcement officials have a duty to ensure law and order in our communities. These attacks undermine the constitutional mechanisms that are designed to enhance our social fibre and maintain the rule of law. All inhabitants of the Republic must abide by the laws of the country without exception and allow law enforcement officials to conduct their duties without hindrance.
Social development department didn’t know it had offices in Alexandra
Tale of confusion revealed at HRC inquiry.
Six houses in Alexandra which were intended for Gauteng Department of Social Development facilities have been standing vacant for at least two years.
Alexandra inquiry to invite accused people for closed door sessions
Inquiry chairperson Buang Jones said after the conclusion of the public hearings they will now invite implicated individuals to a closed-door session.
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