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SAHRC
Media Advisory: SAHRC Eastern Cape Provincial Office to conduct stakeholder engagements, community outreach and NSMCP Workshop
Attention: Editors and Reporters
22 August 2024
The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/ the Commission) Eastern Cape Provincial Office (ECPO) is currently investigating concerns regarding the use of space at the Komani Psychiatric Hospital. Psychiatric hospitals in the province are either full or overcrowded, resulting in challenges in accommodating psychiatric patients. Many patients are currently housed in local hospitals, while some are in correctional facilities awaiting transfer to appropriate care.
Media Statement: SAHRC notes the Supreme Court of Appeal’s judgment on its powers
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 20 August 2024
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) has taken note of the recent judgment of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) concerning the binding nature of its recommendations in the matter of SAHRC vs Agro Data CC and FC Boshoff.
Media Advisory: Commissioner Sandra Makoasha is conducting a provincial visit in Mpumalanga
Attention: Editors and Reporters
19 August 2024
In line with the Annual Operational Plan of the South African Human Rights Commission, Commissioners conduct provincial visits to enhance stakeholder relations and increase the visibility of the Commission.
MEDIA ADVISORY: SAHRC IN FREE STATE WILL CONDUCT LEGAL CLINICS IN THE TOKOLOGO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
19 August 2024
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/ Commission) Free State Provincial Office will conduct legal clinics across Tokologo Local Municipality and part of Tswelopele Local Municipality to carry out its mandate, which involves informing residents about their rights as outlined in Chapter Two of the Constitution.
Media Advisory: Eastern Cape Provincial Office conducts monitoring activities and outreach in the Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and Matatiele Local Municipality
Attention: Editors and Reporters
19 August 2024
The South African Human Rights Commission’s (Commission) Eastern Cape Provincial Office (ECPO) will be embarking on a data gathering related to pit latrines and monitoring activities in the Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality in Mbizana and Matatiele Local Municipality. These activities fall within the provisions of section 184 (1) (c) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa that; the South African Human Rights Commission must monitor and assess the observance of human rights in the Republic.
Media Invite: SAHRC Mpumalanga Provincial Office to conduct Provincial Oral Round of the National School Moot Court Programme (NSMCP)
Attention: Editors and Reporters
16 August 2024
As part of the 2024 National Schools Moot Court Programme (NSMCP) and following the success of Mpumalanga learners who participated in the Essay Writing Phase of the Project, the South African Human Rights Commission’s Mpumalanga Provincial Office in collaboration with the Department of Basic Education, and the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development in Mpumalanga will be hosting the learners as they take part in the Provincial Oral Round proceedings of the NSMCP.
Media Advisory: SAHRC Limpopo Provincial Office continues with its inquiry on Mining Activities in Limpopo Province.
Date: 16 August 2024
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC) Limpopo Provincial Office (LPO) will continue with its hearing on mining activities in Limpopo today from 09h00 to 12h00.
Media Advisory: The SAHRC Northern Cape Provincial Office to conduct a strategic stakeholder engagement with the Sol Plaatjie University
16 August 2024
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) in the Northern Cape Province will be conducting a strategic stakeholder engagement with the Sol Plaatje University (SPU) to reflect and deliberate on pertinent human rights issues within the university. In addition, the stakeholder engagement will explore collaborative approaches to enhance the observance of human rights on the SPU campus.
Media Advisory: SAHRC in Eastern Cape to hold a strategic stakeholder engagement with Walter Sisulu University
Attention: Editors and Reporters
15 August 2024
In a significant step towards enhancing the realization, promotion and protection of human rights in the Eastern Cape and across South Africa, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in the Eastern Cape signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Walter Sisulu University (WSU) in 2022.
Media Advisory: The South African Human Rights Commission, Limpopo Provincial Office to meet with Thulamela Local Municipality following a complaint received relating to operations at Thohoyandou Landfill Site.
Date: 15 August 2024
Attention: Editors and Reporters
Having an environment that is protected; and that is not harmful to the health and well-being of communities is essential to everyone’s health, dignity, and prosperity. In recognition of the fundamental importance of a good environment, the Constitution of South Africa entrenches this right in terms of Section 24.
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