It with the greatest concern that the South African Human Rights Commission observe yet another video on police brutality and human rights violations, in this case the death of suspect Khulekani Mpanza in Krugersdorp. This unnecessary death opened again the raw debate on policing and crime, the extreme circumstances in which our police find themselves in exercising their law enforcement mandate and the constitutional requirements of human rights and policing. It appears that we have to work much harder on the law and law enforcement.

ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters
22st October 2015

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) notes with concern the growing intensity of student protest at various universities across the country.  Whilst it is clear that the protests point to underlying and systemic factors that require resolution, the Commission is desirous that normality of classes, learning and teaching is restored.  For this reason, the Commission urges all stakeholders to aim to achieve speedy resolution of the issues that give rise to these widespread protests.

The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) would like to thank you for your commitment in being part of the 20 Year SAHRC Commemorative celebrations which included a Gala Dinner and National Conference. It is your commitment that has demonstrated the importance of working with different stakeholders to champion human rights in our country.

29th September 2015

ATTENTION: Editors and Reporters

The South African Human Rights Commission invites members of the media to a press briefing on the launch of the provincial hearing report on access to emergency medical services (EMS) in the Eastern Cape.

MEDIA STATEMENT

23rd September 2015

On the 24th of September, South Africans will celebrate Heritage Day, one of 12 officially-recognised national holidays. This day gives South Africans a chance to pause and take stock of how the rich diversity of our country can build a better nation.
Heritage is the collected range of practices, traditions, objects and artefacts of a particular cultural group. Attached to each of these is a history, and a meaning through which we may celebrate our values. Heritage is both tangible and intangible, seen in oral traditions, knowledge systems, literature, art, music, dance and food.

Attention: Editors and Reporters

22 September 2015

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) invites members of the media to its 12th annual National Information Officers Forum (NIOF) conference that will be hosted on the 28th September 2015 at the Blades Hotel in Kameeldrift, Pretoria.

MEDIA STATEMENT

08th September 2015

The South African Human Rights Commission has launched an investigation in to the living conditions of pupils at the Northwest School for the Deaf following the tragic death of three pupils there.

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) welcomes the conviction of the eight former police officers found guilty of murdering Mozambican national Mido Macia.

Orange Farm, Multipurpose Centre


25 - 26 August 2015,

Re: Media Alert

On 25 and 26 August 2015, the South African Human Rights Commission (‘the Commission’) will host public outreach clinics at the Orange Farm Multipurpose Centre.

Media Statement

07 August 2015

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) condemns the recent spate of police killings. As many as seven police officers have been killed in the last couple of weeks. The SAHRC wishes to reinforce the constitutional idea that human rights, and in this situation particularly, the right to life and dignity, is for all in South Africa, including police officers.