Attention: Editors and Reporters

Monday, 20 August 2018

The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission) joins all peace loving people across the world in mourning the passing of former Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Mr Kofi Atta Annan.

Attention: Editors and Reporters

Friday, 17 August 2018

The South African Humans Rights Commission (SAHRC or Commission) and the Safer South Africa Foundation (SSAF) are pleased to announce that have held a successful Communities and Justice Programme (CJP) Certificate Award Ceremony at the Ivory Park North Hall, Ivory Park, today, Friday, the 17th August 2017, from 11h00 until 13h00 to honour 82 (eight two) learners from Kaalfontain Secondary School and JB Matane Secondary School who have successfully completed the CJP training programme so far this year. Certificates were awarded to those learners who successfully completed the CJP conducted from the 7th May 2018 to 6th June 2018.

Attention: Editors and Reporters

Wednesday, 15 August 2018

The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission or SAHRC) welcomes the launch of the Sanitation Appropriate for Education (SAFE) initiative, by the President today. President Ramaphosa made a strong statement on the 14th August 2018, about the human consequence of service delivery that is deferred, derailed, delayed or denied, particularly to the most vulnerable people in our society. He called for a sustained focus on the implementation of plans and that we pay attention to “that which we are supposed to do”. The Commission supports this statement as the delays and denials referred to above rob, especially the most vulnerable, of their constitutionally entrenched, socio-economic rights.

Media Invite

Attention: Editors and Reporters

06 August 2018

The SAHRC, DOJ&CD, and ProBono.Org in partnership with stakeholders from government departments and civil society organisations will be hosting an outreach clinic in Pietermaritzburg. This initiative is designed to inform the community about their rights and responsibilities; to create a platform for the community to engage directly with stakeholders and to provide a free legal advisory desk.

July 25, 2018

The SAHRC investigation and findings followed several protests by the community about the state of water in Hammanskraal.

25 July 2018

Johannesburg - The Democratic Alliance said on Wednesday conditions at the Elonwabeni Old Age Home in KwaZulu-Natal are so dire that it had reported the matter to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).

26 July 2018

South Africa is regarded as the most unequal country in the world, according to a report released by the South African Human Rights Commission at the start of July.

26 July 2018

The South African Human Rights Commission on Wednesday did a site inspection of Bo-Kaap following complaints from residents about gentrification and over-development in the area.
The SAHRC is currently mediating between residents and property developers Blok.
The walk-about was led by SAHRC commissioner Dr Chris Nissen, and was essentially a tour of the historic significance of Bo-Kaap and how to preserve it.

27 July 2018

Johannesburg - The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) said on Friday it stands with scores of women and non-gender conforming people expected to embark on a nationwide march next week against gender-based violence in South Africa.

31 Jul 2018

Protecting women and children is everyone’s responsibility.

Government condemns any form of violence against women and children. We must work together with police, prosecutors and courts to ensure that those who hurt and abuse others are arrested and convicted.