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Sunday, 18 July 2021 11:17
Ahead of Mandela Day, SAHRC urges South Africans to follow Madiba's example
18 July 2021
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) condemned the "lawlessness" during the recent looting and unrest - and called on South Africa to emulate the late Nelson Mandela by upholding the law.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) condemned the "lawlessness" during the recent looting and unrest - and called on South Africa to emulate the late Nelson Mandela by upholding the law.
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Monday, 19 July 2021 11:11
Human Rights Commission to investigate unrests in Phoenix following 20 deaths
19 July 2021
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in KwaZulu-Natal says it will investigate the recent unrest that led to the death of 20 people in Phoenix.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in KwaZulu-Natal says it will investigate the recent unrest that led to the death of 20 people in Phoenix.
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Tuesday, 20 July 2021 11:07
SAHRC to host ’candid dialogue’ following riots and looting spree
20 July 2021
Pretoria - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is set to host dialogue and stakeholder engagements following the widespread violence and looting in parts of South Africa last week.
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Wednesday, 21 July 2021 11:05
SAHRC raises concerns of further learning losses and school drop-outs in aftermath of looting and burning
21 July 2021
With schools set to reopen next week, concerns have been raised that the aftermath of last week’s civil unrest will lead to further learning losses and school drop-outs.
With schools set to reopen next week, concerns have been raised that the aftermath of last week’s civil unrest will lead to further learning losses and school drop-outs.
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Wednesday, 14 July 2021 10:57
SAHRC calls on political parties to speak with one voice in condemning violent protests
14 July 2021
The remains of a burnt car and a sign block the road after stick-wielding protesters marched through the streets, as violence following former president Jacob Zuma’s jailing spread to Johannesburg on July 11, 2021.
The remains of a burnt car and a sign block the road after stick-wielding protesters marched through the streets, as violence following former president Jacob Zuma’s jailing spread to Johannesburg on July 11, 2021.
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Tuesday, 13 July 2021 10:51
Alexandra Was Already 'A Ticking Time-Bomb' Says SAHRC Report
13 July 2021
As protest returns to Alexandra, activists say nothing has changed after 2019 protests
The Public Protector and South African Human Rights Commission have released a report into the protests in Alexandra in April 2019.
As protest returns to Alexandra, activists say nothing has changed after 2019 protests
The Public Protector and South African Human Rights Commission have released a report into the protests in Alexandra in April 2019.
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Monday, 12 July 2021 10:42
'Nothing ethnic here' - Zuma foundation slams claims of 'ethnic mobilisation'
12 July 2021
The Jacob Zuma Foundation has hit back at President Cyril Ramaphosa after he claimed that the violent pro-Zuma protests are based on ethnic mobilisation.
The Jacob Zuma Foundation has hit back at President Cyril Ramaphosa after he claimed that the violent pro-Zuma protests are based on ethnic mobilisation.
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Saturday, 10 July 2021 10:32
Public Protector, SAHRC want SIU, Hawks to probe R2.2bn Alexendra renewal project again
10 July 2021
Johannesburg - Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane and the SA Human Rights Commission have ordered Gauteng Premier David Makhura to request President Cyril Ramaphosa to launch another investigation into the controversial R2.2 billion Alexandra renewal project.
Johannesburg - Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane and the SA Human Rights Commission have ordered Gauteng Premier David Makhura to request President Cyril Ramaphosa to launch another investigation into the controversial R2.2 billion Alexandra renewal project.
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Friday, 09 July 2021 10:21
Public Protector, SAHRC make damning findings about Alex service delivery
09 July 2021
Mkhwebane launched a joint investigation with the South African Human Rights Commission into maladministration in the township in 2019.
In April that year, residents took to the streets of the township to demand an end to the building of illegal structures and a lack of service delivery.
Mkhwebane launched a joint investigation with the South African Human Rights Commission into maladministration in the township in 2019.
In April that year, residents took to the streets of the township to demand an end to the building of illegal structures and a lack of service delivery.
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Friday, 09 July 2021 10:17
SAHRC condemns looting of copper piping at Charlotte Maxeke hospital
09 July 2021
The SA Human Rights Commission has expressed concern over the looting of copper piping worth R30m at the Charlotte Maxeke hospital in Johanndesburg.
The SA Human Rights Commission has expressed concern over the looting of copper piping worth R30m at the Charlotte Maxeke hospital in Johanndesburg.
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