ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters

31 August 2018

On 03 September 2018 the South African Human Rights Commission (“The Commission”) will conduct an inspection at the Vaal Dam following allegations of raw sewage spilling into the Vaal River.  There are allegations of approximately 150 mega litres of raw sewage flowing into the Rietspruit and Vaal rivers per day. In addition to this, media reports have alleged the presence of an aborted foetus and dead fish in the river which led to residents being advised not to drink or use the water.

Attention Editors and Reporters

30 August 2018

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC or Commission) condemns the violence in Soweto, White City, which led to the loss of life. The Commission is particularly concerned by the fact that the violence, which led to the death, arises from looting and violence directed at businesses owned by non-nationals.

Attention: Editors and Reporters

Thursday, 30 August 2018

The South African Human Rights Commission wishes to correct certain misconceptions created by Solidarity in a statement released on 30 August 2018 on affirmative action, in which it states: “HRC (sic) says SA affirmative action laws must change after Solidarity’s complaint to UN.”  

Attention: Editors and Reporters
30 August 2018

As the women’s month draws to the end, the South African Human Rights Commission in collaboration with Public Protector South Africa will be conducting Public Outreach Engagements in Mmaletswai village on the 30th August 2018 and Ga Mushi village on the 31st of August 2018 in the Lephalale Local Municipality.

27 August 2018

The South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”), Mpumalanga Provincial Office will be conducting information sessions on the rights of women under the theme: “Fighting Gender-based Violence against Women.” Women and girls continue to experience violence in their daily lives. They are beaten, coerced into sex or abused usually by someone they know or by a stranger.  Almost every day, women and children are raped and killed in the province.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
21 August 2018

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC or Commission) will launch its Investigative Hearings Report on the Underlying Socio-economic Challenges of Mining-affected Communities in South Africa following National Hearings that took place on 13-14 September, 26 and 28 September and 3 November 2016.

Attention: Editors and Reporters

13 August 2018

The Northern Cape Provincial Office will be embarking on a Public Outreach Engagements in the Siyathemba Local Municipality.

Attention: Editors and Reporters

14 August 2018

On the 13^th -17^th August 2018, the South African Human Rights Commission will be joining the Department of Justice and other stakeholders on Access to Justice Campaigns in various towns under the Xhariep and Mangaung Municipalities.

Attention: Editors and Reporters

14 August 2018

The South Africa Human Rights Commission, Gauteng Provincial Office, in collaboration with the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) will host a panel discussion on 15 August 2018. The theme of the discussion is ‘Blesser culture at tertiary institutions, blesser or curser’

Attention: Editors and Reporters

Friday, 17 August 2018

The South African Human Rights Commission (“Commission”) is deeply concerned by the unrest in eSigedlane area in Kranskop, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. This follows reports in the media over allegations that a local farmer was among other things, desecrating graves, demolishing homes and preventing community members from using pathways on his farms. As such, residents have given the farmer an ultimatum to leave the area. Residents have also called for all white farmers to immediately leave the area.