26 September 2016

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) hearings into the socio-economic conditions in mining communities are expected to resume in Johannesburg 26 and 28 September.

Attention: Editors and Reporters

Friday, September 30, 2016

The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) notes with grave concern, the death of 36 patients who were among the 1300 patients transferred from Life Esidimeni (Esidimeni) to various NGOs. The Commission expresses its sincere condolences to the bereaved families and friends of those who passed away.

This report sets out the findings and recommendations of the South African Human Rights Commission ("Commission") in respect of complaints lodged with the Commission by the African Diaspora Forum, Lawyers for Human Rights, and certain private individuals (3rd – 31st Complainants) residing within the Republic and outside of the Republic.

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MEDIA INVITE: SAHRC LAUNCHES REPORT ON COMPLAINTS AGAINST KING GOODWILL ZWELITHINI

 Attention: Editors and Reporters

Thursday, September 29, 2016

[Media briefing on 30 September, 9.30 am; SAHRC National Office; 33 Hoofd Street, Braamfontein]

The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission) has finalised its much anticipated report into the 31 complaints lodged against the Zulu King, Goodwill Zwelithini (King) for comments attributed to him at a moral regeneration event in Pongola, northern KwaZulu-Natal on or about the 15th March 2015.  

13 September 2016

JOHANNESBURG – The Constitutional Court has ruled that aspects of the enforcement of garnishee orders are unconstitutional.

With immediate effect, no garnishee order – also known as emolument attachment orders – can be issued, without oversight by a magistrate.

15 September 2016

Johannesburg - Lack of communication between government and communities resulted in the targeting of schools by protesters seeking ways to draw attention to their plight, a report by the South African Human Rights Commission has found.

14 September 2016

By: Mfanelo Dlamini

The Constitutional Court passed judgment on Tuesday that sees garnishee orders calling for legal oversight to determine if they are fair and reasonable, and if the amount is appropriate.

15 September 2016

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has released its report on how protest action impacts the right to basic education. With the tough task of balancing the right to protest along with a student’s right to basic education, the SAHRC made significant findings based on hearings with various stakeholders.

19 September 2016

The South African Human Rights Commission is meeting with Eastern Cape MECs and Mayors this week to deal with complaints raised by the public on service delivery and human rights related issues.

19 September 2016

Press release By Desiree Van Der Walt

The DA has written to the Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, requesting that the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) report be tabled in Parliament and its recommendations given effect to without delay. The SAHRC was charged with investigating the effects of protest action on the quality of education received by our learners across the country.