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SAHRC
Thursday, 13 May 2021 07:49
SAHRC welcomes placement of pupils in schools in the Western Cape
13 May 2021
The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has welcomed the progress made by the Western Cape education department in placing pupils in schools.
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Wednesday, 12 May 2021 07:46
SA Human Rights Commission probes Stellenbosch University’s language policy
12 May 2021
Cape town - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has convened an inquiry into allegations of a prohibition on the use of Afrikaans at Stellenbosch University (SU).
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Monday, 10 May 2021 07:43
Stellenbosch University Vice-Chancellor denies English-only policy as SAHRC inquiry starts
10 May 2021
Stellenbosch University Rector and Vice-Chancellor Wim de Villiers on Monday reiterated his denial that Afrikaans is banned on the campus, saying the institution’s approach to language means, "... students have more choices, broader access and a better future as a result".
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Wednesday, 19 May 2021 07:40
Many pupil-teacher sex cases not reported by principals, SAHRC told
19 May 2021
'Only those who are bold enough to implement policy are the ones who come forward and report': SA Principals' Association's Mashudu Ramulumo
'Only those who are bold enough to implement policy are the ones who come forward and report': SA Principals' Association's Mashudu Ramulumo
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Sunday, 23 May 2021 07:35
SAHRC vows to pursue all bullying, sexual misconduct cases in Limpopo schools
23 May 2021
During its three-day hearing in the province this week, the commission heard how incidents of bullying, assault, and heavy-handed educators were often swept under the carpet by teachers or other authorities.
During its three-day hearing in the province this week, the commission heard how incidents of bullying, assault, and heavy-handed educators were often swept under the carpet by teachers or other authorities.
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Monday, 24 May 2021 07:31
Abusive teachers still slip through system, council for educators admits
24 May 2021
The South African Council for Educators (SACE) has admitted that it has “systemic gaps” that can allow teachers found guilty of serious misconduct and subsequently scrapped from its register to still practice their profession.
The South African Council for Educators (SACE) has admitted that it has “systemic gaps” that can allow teachers found guilty of serious misconduct and subsequently scrapped from its register to still practice their profession.
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Monday, 24 May 2021 07:29
DBE is failing to implement its own bullying policies at schools - SAHRC
24 May 2021
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has accused the Department of Basic Education of failing to address the problem of bullying at schools in Limpopo.
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Monday, 24 May 2021 07:26
Limpopo social development lambasted for not supporting Mbilwi school after suicide of Lufuno Mavhunga
24 May 2021
he Limpopo department of social development has come under fire from the South African Human Rights Commission (HRC) for what the commission said was the department’s failure to provide support to Mbilwi Secondary School following a bullying incident that led to the death of a learner.
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Tuesday, 25 May 2021 07:24
Educators only fined up to R5 000 for corporal punishment, SAHRC hears
25 May 2021
'Research evidence shows that corporal punishment has long-term negative effects on children
Gaps in the country’s basic education legislature make it difficult to implement sanctions in cases of misconduct by teachers against learners.
'Research evidence shows that corporal punishment has long-term negative effects on children
Gaps in the country’s basic education legislature make it difficult to implement sanctions in cases of misconduct by teachers against learners.
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Sunday, 30 May 2021 07:17
SAHRC takes municipality to court over New England Road landfill site
30 May 2021
Durban - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has taken the Msunduzi Municipality to court for its mismanagement of the New England Road landfill site.
Durban - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has taken the Msunduzi Municipality to court for its mismanagement of the New England Road landfill site.
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