By: Advocate Bongani Majola & Advocate Pansy Tlakula   

01 October 2018

“In a democratic society such as our own, the effective exercise of the right to vote also depends on the right of access to information.  For without access to information, the ability of citizens to make responsible political decisions and participate meaningfully in public life is undermined.”

Attention Editors and Reporters
1st October 2018

Today, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC or Commission) commemorates International Older Persons Day. On 14th December 1990, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly (through resolution 45/106) designated 1 October the International Day of Older Persons. The theme of the 2018 commemoration is “Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions“.  

28 September 2018

A community meeting has been called in Bishop Lavis in Cape Town to discuss escalating crime and gang violence.

28 September 2018

As the world marks International Day of Universal Access to Information, South Africa remains with challenges in this regard. South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) CEO, Advocate Tseliso Thipanyane says access to information is important for democracies.
He says this access to information can be an effective tool of holding government to account.

29 September 2018

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has called for an investigation to be launched into the actions of police during an anti-crime protest in Bonteheuwel, Cape Town. Western Cape SAHRC commissioner Chris Nissen, elaborates. Click here for the audio.

Source: Thobela FM

29 September 2018

The Department of Water Affairs & Sanitation has set aside R20 Million to restore the Vaal Rivers water treatment plants.

30 September 2018

A senior government official has poured cold water on accusations against Water and Sanitation Minister Gugile Nkwinti over the Vaal River contaminated water crisis.
The department’s deputy director-general, Anil Singh, last week appeared before the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). Singh shifted the blame from Nkwinti to the Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) ministry.

25 September 2018

The Constitution and the Bill of Rights cannot by themselves correct the injustices of the past. That is up to the leadership and citizenry of South Africa.

In the wake of the commemoration and celebration of President Nelson Mandela’s centenary, the world, and South Africans in particular, have serious questions to ask and in turn answer on the issue of social justice.

Attention Editors and Reporters
27th September 2018

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC or Commission) and the Information Regulator (Regulator) will partner to co-host the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) celebration on 28th September 2018. The IDUAI is celebrated by the international community on 28th September each year.

Attention: Editors and Reporters

26 SEPTEMBER 2018

On the 25-27 September 2018, the South African Human Rights Commission will host information sessions on the Child Rights and Responsibilities in the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality.