Attention: Editors and Reporters

11 May 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 Verulam. 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.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
07 May 2018  
 
The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) Gauteng Provincial Office will convene the final leg of the hearings relating to the investigation into allegations of unfair discrimination, racism, sexism and harassment at the University of South Africa (UNISA) from 08 – 10 May 2018.

7 April 2018

Thabiso Tema speaks to South African Human Rights Commission Spokesperson Gushwell Brooks on their follow-up meeting with H&M following the "monkey" hoodie advertisement.

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Source: Power FM

17 April 2018

The Presenter speaks to SAHRC Communications Coordinator Gushwell Brooks about the approved prevention and combating of hate crimes and hate speech bill being under review in Parliament following the sentencing of Vicky Momberg.

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Source: SAFM

26 April 2018

Gauteng MEC of Education Panyaza Lesufi has vowed to open a case against a group of people who have been racially threatening him and his family.

29 April 2018

“It’s hell’s kitchen,” say workers who claim conditions deteriorated since they joined union.
Workers at the Wits Medical School branch of Olives & Plates are complaining about being mistreated, harassed, verbally abused and victimised by the head chefs and management, and about inconsistent raises, low wages and bonuses.

30 April 2018

JOHANNESBURG - KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo found patients sleeping on benches and floors at the Church of Scotland Hospital in Tugela Ferry during a surprise visit at the weekend.

26 April 2018

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has said that the issue of gender must be included in any future investigation into the transformation of universities and the post-school education and training (PSET) sector.

26 April 2018

The high court judgment in the case of YG versus the State in 2017 banned corporal punishment in the home, which, in effect, bans it in all places.

25 April 2018

Attorney Fazloodien Abrahams, from Portland, a partner and director of Turner Ntshingana Kirsten (TNK) attorneys and conveyancers, outlined the “Know your rights” programme during the Wolfgat Sub-council meeting at the Lentegeur chambers, on Thursday April 19.