Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 7 November 2024

On 7 and 8 November 2024, the South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) North West Provincial Office (NWPO) will conduct capacity building workshop aimed at capacitating the provincial disability forum leadership.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 04 November 2024

In May 2024, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) in the Eastern Cape Provincial Office (ECPO), was alerted through various media publications to an incident during a protest at Walter Sisulu University (WSU). In this incident, nine (9) students were injured by rubber bullets allegedly fired by the South African Police Services (SAPS) and security personnel. Some reports indicated the use of live ammunition to disperse the crowds. These reports alleged that the crowd management methods employed were excessive and fll outside of the prescripts of the empowering legislation.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 04 November 2024

Through outreach efforts, community stakeholders are encouraged to participate in decision-making processes, voice their concerns, and contribute to the identification and prioritisation of local needs and initiatives. This inclusive and participatory approach ensures that the aspirations, values, and goals of the community are acknowledged and reflected in the development and implementation of projects, programmes, and services that address specific challenges and opportunities.

Date: Monday, 04 November 2024
Attention: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC) Limpopo Provincial Office (LPO) is hosting Commissioner Nomahlubi Khwinana from 4 to 8 November 2024. Commissioner Khwinana is visiting the Provincial Office to inspect hospitals, places of safety, schools, and older persons’ homes.

Attention: Editors and Reporters

Saturday, 2 November 2024

On Friday, 1 November 2024, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) engaged in a constructive briefing with the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development (PCJCD or Portfolio Committee). The focus was on key issues aimed at enhancing the Commission’s visibility and effectiveness in fulfilling its constitutional mandate.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 29 October 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) invites members of the media to the release of its report on the state of roads infrastructure in the Eastern Cape. The inquiry, held in November 2023r, sought to address long-standing issues affecting the province's road network, particularly highlighting the historical neglect and challenges faced by communities due to deteriorating road conditions.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Sunday, 25 October 2024    

The Western Cape Provincial Office (WCPO) of the South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission), in collaboration with the Shumeez Scott Foundation for Persons with Down Syndrome and Surf NexGen, will host a community outreach with youth with Down Syndrome at the Muizenberg Beach in the Western Cape Province (WCP) on Sunday,27 October 2024.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 24 October 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) welcomes the recent High Court ruling regarding the demolition of the Enyobeni Tavern. This decision aligns with the findings from the SAHRC’s Enyobeni Final Report issued on 23 April 2024. The ruling highlights the need for stricter enforcement of regulations following the tragic loss of young lives at the tavern, which demonstrated the serious consequences of failing to comply with regulations.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 24 October 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) will be conducting a community outreach in the form of an information session at the Kruger National Park, on the role and mandate of the Commission. The activity will also serve to promote human rights enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996.  It further endeavours to empower surrounding communities to assert their rights and hold relevant authorities to account in addressing poor service delivery, crime and other social ills in society.