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SAHRC
Media Statement: Human Rights Day – SAHRC calls for urgent measures to address unemployment, crime, gender-based violence, inequality and poverty
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Saturday, 21 March 2026
The 21st of March 1960 is one of the most significant days in the history of the struggle for human rights in South Africa. It is a stark reminder of the painful past, when the majority of people in South Africa were denied their human rights.
Media Advisory: Skin we are in: A thought-provoking play for the times we are in
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
The Windybrow Arts Centre and Turquoise Harmony Institute, in partnership with ASSITEJ SA and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), present the return of Skin We Are In, following its previous successful tours. This thought-provoking piece is set to start touring schools, festivals and community spaces from 10 March 2026, engaging young audiences in meaningful dialogue.
Media Advisory: SAHRC, Wits School of Governance and Chartered Institute for Business Accountants convene a National Indaba on Pro-Poor Human Rights Budgeting
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 16 March 2026
On 24-25 March 2025, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/Commission), in partnership with Wits School of Governance and the Chartered Institute for Business Accountants, will convene a national indaba focused on advancing pro-poor human rights budgeting and strengthening the equitable share mechanism as South Africa reflects on the 2025/26 Budget cycle.
Media Advisory: THE SAHRC to brief the National Council of Provinces’ Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration on the State of Municipal Service Delivery in the North West Province
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 16 March 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will brief the National Council of Provinces’ Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration (Select Committee) on the contents of the investigative report into the state of municipal service delivery in the North West.
Media Advisory: THE SAHRC to brief the National Council of Provinces’ Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration on the State of Municipal Service Delivery in the North West Province
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 16 March 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will brief the National Council of Provinces’ Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration (Select Committee) on the contents of the investigative report into the state of municipal service delivery in the North West.
Media Advisory: SAHRC commences with the National Investigative hearing into the food systems of South Africa
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Date: Tuesday, 10 March 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) will commence with the National Investigative hearing into the food systems of South Africa (National Investigative Hearing) from 12 – 13 and 16 – 20 March 2026.
Media Advisory: SAHRC commences with the National Investigative hearing into the food systems of South Africa
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Date: Tuesday, 10 March 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) will commence with the National Investigative hearing into the food systems of South Africa (National Investigative Hearing) from 12 – 13 and 16 – 20 March 2026.
Media Advisory: SAHRC Eastern Cape Provincial Office conducts a subpoena hearing against the Eastern Cape Department of Health hod on systemic failures in public healthcare services in the province
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Date: Monday, 09 March 2026
The Right to Food Programme
Media Advisory: Commencement of the Second Leg of the National Inquiry into Policy Framework around Artisanal Mining in South Africa
Attention: Editors and Reporters
01 February 2026
The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission/SAHRC) wishes to communicate the commencement of the second leg of the National Inquiry into Policy Framework around Artisanal Mining, the Impact of Artisanal Mining on the human rights of surrounding communities and the scope and tactics employed in Operation Vala Umgodi (Inquiry).
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