14 Mary 2018

The trial of a white South African farmer who allegedly forced his black worker to eat faeces and then tried to drown him in a septic tank began on Monday.

Attention: Editors and Media

15 May 2018

On 09 April 2018 the South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission or SAHRC) initiated an investigation at Tembisa Hospital following media reports of patients being subjected to inhumane treatment at the hands of hospital staff.  Arising allegations indicate that the provision of healthcare services at the hospital have been substandard.  At the crux of the investigation are allegations that patients are made to sleep on the floor, there are unreasonable delays in providing healthcare services, there is a shortage of medication and qualified staff and patients are ill-treated.

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11 May 2018

The South African Human Rights Commission (Gauteng Provincial Office) has initiated Equality Court proceedings against Springs farm owner and his family. On 9th December 2017, the family allegedly forced an employee to drink litres of faecal matter before attempting to drown him in a septic tank on their farm. It is alleged that the farm in question has been the site of continuous human rights violations.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday 11 May 2018   

 The MEC of Health for KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), Hon. Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, will appear before the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC, the Commission) at a hearing on the oncology crisis in KZN. The Hearing is scheduled for 14 May 2018 at 10h00 at the Commission’s Head office in Braamfontein.

Attention: Editors and Reporters

Friday, 11 May 2018

The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) strongly condemns the gruesome attack and acts of arson which took place on Thursday, 10 May 2018 at a mosque in Verulam in the KwaZulu Natal Province in which a man was killed and two others badly injured. The Commission is dismayed at these actions which display a flagrant disregard for constitutionally enshrined rights to life, dignity and freedom of religion.

Attention: Editors and Reporters

11 May 2018  

The SAHRC, DOJ&CD, and ProBono.Org in partnership with stakeholders from government departments and civil society organisations will be hosting an outreach clinic in Verulam. This initiative is designed to inform the community about their rights and responsibilities; to create a platform for the community to engage directly with stakeholders and to provide a free legal advisory desk.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
07 May 2018  
 
The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) Gauteng Provincial Office will convene the final leg of the hearings relating to the investigation into allegations of unfair discrimination, racism, sexism and harassment at the University of South Africa (UNISA) from 08 – 10 May 2018.

7 April 2018

Thabiso Tema speaks to South African Human Rights Commission Spokesperson Gushwell Brooks on their follow-up meeting with H&M following the "monkey" hoodie advertisement.

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Source: Power FM

17 April 2018

The Presenter speaks to SAHRC Communications Coordinator Gushwell Brooks about the approved prevention and combating of hate crimes and hate speech bill being under review in Parliament following the sentencing of Vicky Momberg.

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Source: SAFM

26 April 2018

Gauteng MEC of Education Panyaza Lesufi has vowed to open a case against a group of people who have been racially threatening him and his family.