Keynote Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Constitution Hill, Johannesburg
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms Michelle Bachelet,
Ambassador of the European Union to South Africa, Mr Marcus Cornaro,
Members of the diplomatic community,
Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Advocate Michael Masutha,
Justices, Ministers and MECs,
Media Statement: SAHRC Releases its 2016/2017 Trends Analysis Report
Attention Editors and Reporters
10 December 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission or SAHRC), marked the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), International Human Rights day and the 22nd Anniversary of the South African Constitution on the 10th December 2018 by releasing its premiere report, the Trends Analysis Report for the financial year 2016/2017, at its head office in Braamfontein.
Media Invite: SAHRC Western Cape Provincial Office to host information session on Basic Human Rights and the Constitution
Attention: Editors and Reporters
11 December 2018
On 11-12 December 2018, the South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”), Western Cape Provincial Office in partnership with CESVI, 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: SAHRC releases it’s 2017/2017 Trends Analysis Report
Attention Editors and Reporters
9th December 2018
The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission or SAHRC) will be releasing its annual report on trends in human rights violations in South Africa, the Trends Analysis Report for the financial year 2016/2017 on the 10thDecember 2018, at its head office at Braampark, Forum Three, 33 Hoofd Street, Braamfontein.
Mpumalanga remains under strain as water pollution continues
Residents of Mpumalanga remain concerned about sewage spillages and wastewater challenges.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has received complaints about alleged sewage spillages and/or the inadequate treatment of wastewater.
Edward Zuma given “one last chance” to pay up outstanding amount in hate speech case or face possible arrest
Edward Zuma has until 22 January to pay the outstanding balance owed in his hate speech case, or face an arrest warrant for contempt of court.
The South African Human Rights Commission has asked that Zuma be arrested and held in contempt of court for failing to fully honour a settlement agreement, made by order of the Equality Court, relating to “hate speech” remarks he made in July last year.
In terms of the agreement, signed by Zuma in May this year, he was to pay two under-resourced schools R30 000 each and issue a written apology for his comments in which he accused Derek Hanekom and Pravin Gordhan of being sell-outs.
Joint Media Statement – Unisa and SAHRC to sign Memorandum of Agreement
ATTENTION: EDITORS, PRODUCERS, EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL REPORTERS
DATE: 04 December 2018
In his role as the Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of South Africa (UNISA), Professor Mandla Makhanya requested the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in December 2017 to conduct an investigation into allegations and counter-allegations of racism, harassment, bullying and victimisation at UNISA and advise the university on appropriate interventions to address these challenges.
Media Statement: The South African Human Rights Commission and Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg reach settlement on social media post
Attention Editors and Reporters
4 December 2018
In November 2018, the SAHRC (the Commission) became aware, through various social media platforms, of a tweet posted by the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Herman Mashaba in which he stated the following “we are not going to sit back and allow people like you to bring us Ebolas in the name of small business. Health of our people first. Our health facilities are already stretched to the limit”.