By Mark Heywood•

29 March 2021

The sudden death of Professor Christof Heyns on Sunday, 28 March, is a terrible loss to his family, academia, the global human rights movement and South Africa. Although Heyns’ name may be unfamiliar to people outside of the human rights movement, his contribution to South Africa, Africa and the world has been enormous.

March 29, 2021

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is hoping for reconciliation between suspended Boulders Mall manager Jose Maponyane and Ndebele activist Thando Mahlangu.

Mar 30, 2021

PRETORIA – In a joint statement, the SAHRC and Redefine Properties said the company had committed to conducting cultural and human rights training sessions with all its front-facing staff and management under the guidance of the rights commission within the next three months.

Mar 30, 2021

Johannesburg - A delegation from Redefine Properties, led by chief operations officer Leon Kok, met with Ndebele activist Thando Mahlangu at the Boulders Shopping Centre on Tuesday after a viral video incident at the mall.

30 March 2021

Durban - ACTIVIST, whistleblower and friend of the late former ANC Youth League secretary Sindiso Magaqa says state institutions tasked with bringing to book those responsible for his friend’s murder have failed to do so.

30 March 2021

The SA Human Rights Commission says it is deeply saddened by the death of Prof Christof Heyns.


“Prof Heyns made an immense contribution in the advancement of human rights,” said the commission.

31 MARCH 2021

ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (“the SAHRC”) has received hundreds of complaints of human rights violations against various municipalities in the North West Province. A majority of the complaints relate particularly to lack of access to sufficient water, poor water quality, electricity outages, poor sewerage system, lack of access to basic sanitation and poor domestic waste removal.

30 March 2021
Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and Redefine Properties Limited (Redefine Properties) met this afternoon and concluded a round of fruitful talks over the Boulders Shopping Centre incident. Last week, Thando Mahlangu, Ndebele author and activist was asked to leave the premises on account of being dressed in traditional Ndebele regalia.

Attention: Editors and Reporters

Monday, 29 March 2021

The South African Human Rights Commission (the SAHRC or the Commission) is deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Christof Heyns.

29 March 2021

ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters

In 2021, South Africa commemorates Human Rights Month under the theme: “The year of Charlotte Maxeke: promoting human rights in the Age of COVID-19”.