Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 18 December 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) Mpumalanga Provincial Office (MPO) has exercised its authority as granted by section 15 of the SAHRC Act, in issuing a subpoena against the Mpumalanga Department of Human Settlements. This action is prompted by their non-responsiveness to issues relating to the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) houses and multiple complaints lodged against the Department.

On 17 December 2024, the Makhanda High Court delivered a judgment affirming that the provision of scholar transport is a mandatory and integral component of the right to education. The Court ruled that the government of South Africa is obligated to provide scholar transport to learners in the Eastern Cape, emphasising the immediate realisation of the right to basic education as enshrined in Section 29(1) of the Constitution. The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission), acting as amicus curiae, contributed expert insights and advocated for the protection of the right to education, particularly in addressing systemic human rights violations affecting vulnerable communities.

Friday, 13 December 2024
Attention: Editors and Reporters

On Wednesday, 11 December 2024, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) led by, Commissioner Henk Boshoff met with the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Honourable Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa, to discuss some of the systemic human rights challenges affecting the local sphere of government in the country.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 12 December 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) Limpopo Provincial Office (LPO) undertakes to join the Bela-Bela Local Municipality, South African Police Services (SAPS), and other stakeholders, in a cleaning campaign at Bela-Bela Town Clinic in Limpopo Province. The cleaning campaign is in line with enhancing the right to a clean environment in terms of Section 24 of the Bill of Rights.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 10 December 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) joins Africa and the global community in commemorating International Human Rights Day. Celebrated annually on 10 December, this day marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948- defining moment in history that enshrined the inalienable rights of every human being, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or social status.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 09 December 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) in partnership with the KwaDlangezwa Advice Office, University of Zululand, GCIS, Public Protector South Africa, and uMhlathuze Municipality will commemorate International Human Rights in Port Dunford, uMhlathuze Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal Province.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 11 December 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) Free State Provincial Office (FSPO) together with Commissioner Aseza Gungubele will conduct human rights promotion to vulnerable communities in the Free State Province on 09 -11 December 2024.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Date: Friday, 06 December 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) led by Commissioner Nomahlubi Khwinana conducted a weeklong provincial visit in Mpumalanga from 02-06 December 2024. In line with her focal areas on Older Persons, Disability, and Children, Commissioner Khwinana together with the Mpumalanga Provincial Office monitored older persons homes at Sabie and Secunda; equality courts in Standerton and Witbank, and Thaduxolo Specialised School in eMalahleni. Commissioner Khwinana also delivered a keynote address during a commemoration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Mbombela.

Attention: Editors and Report
Friday, 06 December 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa to record its concerns with the closed post-enactment consultation process currently taking place in respect of suspended sections 4 and 5 of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (“BELA”) Act.

Friday, 06 December 2024
Attention: Editors and Reporters

On 03 December 2024, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) met with the Minister of Health, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, to discuss the reported cases of foodborne illnesses and related deaths. This meeting followed a prior engagement with the National Consumer Commission, during which the National Consumer Commission provided the SAHRC with a comprehensive progress report on their efforts. The SAHRC also commends the work of the National Action Task Joint (NATJOINTS) in addressing this critical issue.