05 July 2021

Cape Town - While HTS Drostdy school has made an about-turn on their decision to expel three coloured pupils from the hostel, it remains unclear whether their sponsorships will be reinstated.

01 July 2021

The South African Human rights Commission hosted a virtual meeting on June 24 with stakeholders from Zandspruit regarding the mob justice attack in the community some weeks ago. Community members brought up their frustrations about living in Zandspruit, and being disregarded by the police and their response to criminal activity.

20 July 2021

ATT: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (the SAHRC or the Commission), following the widespread violence and looting in parts of South Africa last week, will be hosting a dialogue on Friday, 23rd July 2021, to be followed by a series of stakeholder engagements.

Attention Editors and Reporters
20 July 2021

The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission) has noted, with shock and sadness, reports that the recent riots in KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng has resulted in the looting and burning of over 30 schools. This includes schools in Amajuba, Ugu and Pinetown districts, together with education district offices in the two provinces. With schools set to reopen next week, on 26 July 2021, the Commission is concerned that the aftermath of the civil unrest, along with the effects of the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, will lead to further learning losses and school drop outs.

Attention Editors and Reporters

16 July 2021

The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) on the eve of Mandela Day, calls on all people within South Africa to recommit themselves to the rule of law.

13 July 2021

ATT: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (the SAHRC or the Commission) is growing ever more concerned with the escalation of violent protests leading to major damage and loss of property. Protests against the incarceration of former President Jacob Zuma continue to erupt across South Africa, with numerous reports of looting, damage to property and violence emerging through social and mainstream media throughout the weekend and continuing well into Tuesday, 13 July 2021.

10 July 2021
ATT: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (the SAHRC or the Commission) calls for calm and condemns the violence and damage to public and private property   that have characterized some of the sporadic protests in various parts of Kwa-Zulu Natal. It is understood that those behind the demonstrations are against the incarceration of former President Jacob Zuma.

09 July 2021
ATT: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (“Commission”) is deeply shocked by reports that the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital, which was closed after being gutted by fire in April, has now being looted of copper piping alleged to be worth R30 Million rands. These reports come at a time when the hospital and the Gauteng health care system are still contending with the negative impact that the fire damage has had on the provision of healthcare services to thousands of hospital users. The Commission has since confirmed these reports with the CEO of the hospital and awaits further updates.

Date: Wednesday, 07 July 2021  
 
For immediate release

Attention: Editors/ News desks

The Public Protector South Africa (PPSA) and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will this week reveal the outcomes of a joint-investigation launched a little over two years ago on the back of a spate of violent service delivery protests in Alexandra township, north of Johannesburg.   

5 July 2021

Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (The Commission) has in recent times, noted with grave concerns growing incidents of bullying and violence in schools throughout the country. Bullying can have demoralising effects on learners who are victims as it can impact on their mental wellbeing, physical health, academic performance, self-esteem and relationships with other learners at school and other people in the community. Recently, the country witnessed an incident in Limpopo where a learner committed suicide following the release of a video of her being physically attacked by another learner. It is against this context that the Commission in the Northern Cape Province will be hosting a Dialogue on Bullying and Violence at Schools.