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SAHRC
Numsa calls on SAHRC to investigate Lanxess mine over alleged rights violations
JOHANNESBURG – The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has called on the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to investigate alleged human rights violations by Lanxess Chrome Mine in the North West.
The union said 12 workers were hospitalised since a strike started last week.
SAHRC to meet with Agrizzi for possible settlement over K-word remarks
JOHANNESBURG - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) said that it would meet with former Bosasa executive Angelo Agrizzi on Thursday for a possible out of court settlement in his hate speech case ahead of their court appearance.
Gauteng police chief denies claims of lawlessness in Alexandra
Gauteng provincial police commissioner General Elias Mawela has dismissed claims that Alexandra is ‘lawless’ — the accusations were made by some state bodies and residents at the inquiry into conditions in the township.
Narrow Alexandra streets a 'huge problem' for police to navigate
04 June 2019
JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng police say the layout of Alexandra is a huge challenge for policing.
Provincial police commissioner Elias Mawela gave this testimony before the South African Human Rights Commission inquiry into Alexandra on Tuesday.
City of Cape Town slammed over power cut to disabled home
Langa’s most frail and vulnerable have had to go nearly a week without a hot meal or warm shower as the City of Cape Town cut the Cheshire Home’s electricity over unpaid bills.
Just not enough cops in Alexandra, inquiry hears
05 June 2019
There is about one police officer per 730 residents in Alexandra, according to Gauteng South African Police Service (SAPS) Commissioner Elias Mawela. This is well below the national standard for police to community ratio and the ratio recommended by the United Nations (UN).
JHB city manager says he authorised demolition of Alex houses
Ndivhoniswa Lukhwareni says he had the understanding that the targeted structures were either incomplete and/or unoccupied.
Mental health patients 'face risks' amid Dr Mukhari hospital renovations
The commission visited the hospital on Tuesday for a site inspection following complaints of ill-treatment of patients by the hospital management.
Media Statement: SAHRC’s Successfully Joins Application in Undocumented Learners Case
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 2 July 2019
Today the 2nd June 2019, the Grahamstown High Court granted the application of the South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC or Commission) to join as an amicus curiae in the matter of Centre for Child Law and 25 others v Minister of Basic Education and 4 others.
Media Advisory: SAHRC convenes a preliminary inquiry into allegations that medical aid schemes are racially profiling Black, Indian and Coloured Healthcare professionals
02 July 2019
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”) will convene a Preliminary Inquiry into allegations that medical aid schemes are racially profiling Black, Indian and Coloured Healthcare professionals.
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