04 July 2019
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is looking into claims that medical aid schemes are discriminating against black medical professionals.
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Tuesday, 02 July 2019 08:12
Standard Bank can't deduct money from your account to settle debts anymore
2 July 2019
JOHANNESBURG - Standard B ank has been prevented from deducting money from their customer's accounts to settle debts without their permission following last week’s High Court ruling in favour of the National Credit Regulator (NCR).
JOHANNESBURG - Standard B ank has been prevented from deducting money from their customer's accounts to settle debts without their permission following last week’s High Court ruling in favour of the National Credit Regulator (NCR).
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Monday, 01 July 2019 08:04
“This will never be accepted in SA” – MJC Women’s Forum on SANDF case
1 July 2019
Major Fatima Isaacs intends to lodge a formal complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) regarding allegations of discrimination within the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). The Muslim SANDF member is charged with disobeying a lawful instruction due to her refusal to remove her scarf and is set to appear in military court next month. A team comprising of her advisor and spokesperson, Nazeema Mohamed, her advocate, the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) and attorney Igshaan Higgins is set to tackle the case head on.
Major Fatima Isaacs intends to lodge a formal complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) regarding allegations of discrimination within the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). The Muslim SANDF member is charged with disobeying a lawful instruction due to her refusal to remove her scarf and is set to appear in military court next month. A team comprising of her advisor and spokesperson, Nazeema Mohamed, her advocate, the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) and attorney Igshaan Higgins is set to tackle the case head on.
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Thursday, 04 July 2019 07:22
‘We don’t do racial profiling’ – medical schemes
4 July 2019
Three of the country’s giant medical health companies have denied profiling black, Indian and coloured healthcare professionals according to their race.
Three of the country’s giant medical health companies have denied profiling black, Indian and coloured healthcare professionals according to their race.
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Thursday, 04 July 2019 06:50
SAHRC looking into claims of racial profiling by medical aid schemes
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Friday, 05 July 2019 06:36
Media Invite: SAHRC Mpumalanga Provincial Office hosts a capacity building workshop on Schools Moot Court Competition (NSMCC)
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05 July 2019
As part of the 2019 Schools Moot Court Competition, the Mpumalanga Provincial Office will be hosting a capacity building workshop aimed at empowering both learners and educators in preparation to partake in the national competition later in the year. The workshop is expected to create awareness on how the Constitution and the law work through court process to protect, demonstrate interconnectedness and promote respect of fundamental human rights enshrined in the Bill of Rights.
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Friday, 28 June 2019 08:13
SAHRC explains its stance on Agrizzi's fine and apology
28 June 2019
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has reached an agreement with former Bosasa Chief operating officer Angelo Agrizzi after his use of racist language.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has reached an agreement with former Bosasa Chief operating officer Angelo Agrizzi after his use of racist language.
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Thursday, 27 June 2019 08:10
Agrizzi eats humble pie and forks out 200K
27 June 2019
Former Bosasa chief operations officer Angelo Agrizzi agreed to a R200,000 settlement agreement with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) following his racist slur admission at the Zondo Commission in 2018.
Former Bosasa chief operations officer Angelo Agrizzi agreed to a R200,000 settlement agreement with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) following his racist slur admission at the Zondo Commission in 2018.
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Thursday, 27 June 2019 08:06
Angelo Agrizzi apologises for using racist slur
27 June 2019
The former Bosasa CEO will pay R200,000 to the Barney Mokgatle Foundation in Alexandra, after using the k-word in a recorded audio clip played at the state capture commission
The former Bosasa CEO will pay R200,000 to the Barney Mokgatle Foundation in Alexandra, after using the k-word in a recorded audio clip played at the state capture commission
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Thursday, 27 June 2019 08:02
Agrizzi issues apology for racist rant
27 June 2019
Former Bosasa operations chief Angelo Agrizzi and the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) have agreed that he will pay an amount of R200 000 to a charitable organisation that promotes social cohesion, non-racialism, social justice and reconciliation in Alexandra.
Agrizzi will be donating the money to the Barney Mokgatle Foundation.
Former Bosasa operations chief Angelo Agrizzi and the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) have agreed that he will pay an amount of R200 000 to a charitable organisation that promotes social cohesion, non-racialism, social justice and reconciliation in Alexandra.
Agrizzi will be donating the money to the Barney Mokgatle Foundation.
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Thursday, 27 June 2019 07:57
Equality Court to hear SAHRC hate speech case against Angelo Agrizzi
27 June 2019
On Thursday, the Equality Court in Randburg will hear the South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC) hate speech case against former Bosasa chief operating officer, Angelo Agrizzi.
On Thursday, the Equality Court in Randburg will hear the South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC) hate speech case against former Bosasa chief operating officer, Angelo Agrizzi.
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