26 September 2018

The department of water and sanitation has warned that the pollution of rivers should not be seen as something that is facing small municipalities only but also the metros in Gauteng.
 The department's regional head, Sibusiso Mthembu, told Sowetan on Wednesday that  all the three metros – Tshwane, Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni - are also guilty of polluting natural water in the province.

27 September 2018

The Western Cape Regional Commissioner at South African Human Rights Commission, Reverend Chris Nissen says the treatment of concerned community members by members of Saps during the "Total Shutdown" protests is completely unacceptable.
The police used stun grenades to disperse the crowd that was taking part in the Total Shutdown movement protesting against crime and gangsterism in their communities.

27 September 2018

The SAHRC, the Emfuleni Mayor & the Department of Water and Sanitation are expected to weigh in on allegations that vast amounts of raw sewage have been pumped into the river.

27 September 2018
 
The minister is meeting with community members following Tuesday’s demonstrations against crime and gang violence.

Attention Editors and Reporters

3rd October 2018

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC or Commission) condemns the use of the term “monkey” by former radio deejay and radio personality, Sasha Martinengo, in reference to Member of the National Legislature, Honourable, Julius Malema. The Commission is particularly concerned as Martinengo, at the time of the utterance, did so during a radio breakfast show, where he is expected to use his massive platform in the promotion of the respect of equality and dignity.

By: Advocate Bongani Majola & Advocate Pansy Tlakula   

01 October 2018

“In a democratic society such as our own, the effective exercise of the right to vote also depends on the right of access to information.  For without access to information, the ability of citizens to make responsible political decisions and participate meaningfully in public life is undermined.”

Attention Editors and Reporters
1st October 2018

Today, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC or Commission) commemorates International Older Persons Day. On 14th December 1990, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly (through resolution 45/106) designated 1 October the International Day of Older Persons. The theme of the 2018 commemoration is “Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions“.  

28 September 2018

A community meeting has been called in Bishop Lavis in Cape Town to discuss escalating crime and gang violence.

28 September 2018

As the world marks International Day of Universal Access to Information, South Africa remains with challenges in this regard. South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) CEO, Advocate Tseliso Thipanyane says access to information is important for democracies.
He says this access to information can be an effective tool of holding government to account.

29 September 2018

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has called for an investigation to be launched into the actions of police during an anti-crime protest in Bonteheuwel, Cape Town. Western Cape SAHRC commissioner Chris Nissen, elaborates. Click here for the audio.

Source: Thobela FM