Sunday, 09 October 2011       

It is World Mental Health Day on Monday, 10th October

People with mental disabilities are treated inhumanely, stereotyped, discriminated against, abandoned, ignored and excluded.

The Commission remains concerned about the ongoing acts of discrimination against people with mental disabilities.

Wednesday, 05 October 2011

The Commission has noted with concern the unexplained delays that occurred in the processing of a visa application by the spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama.

Thursday, 15 September 2011

The Commission notes the Johannesburg Equality Court judgment which found that the singing of the song “Dubul’ibunu” by the ANC Youth League President, Mr Julius Malema, constituted hate speech. The Commission respects the decision of the Equality Court in this matter.

Friday, 02 September 2011

1. Rethinking the Commission

The Commission is repositioning itself to be more responsive to the needs of South Africans. The Commission’s 2011 first plenary report (quarterly) indicates that despite experiencing formidable challenges, the institution’s process of rethinking and realigning its ways of delivering on its mandate, is progressing markedly well.

Friday, 05 August 2011

The Commission is pleased to announce that the North Gauteng High Court upheld with costs, its appeal against the 2008 judgment of the Lydenburg Equality Court which dismissed its complaint against allegations of hate speech and the use of insulting language.

Wednesday, 03 August 2011

The Commission will appear before the North Gauteng High Court to appeal the judgment of the Lydenburg Equality Magistrate Court which dismissed its complaint regarding allegations of hate speech and the use of insulting language.

Thursday, 28 July 2011

The SA Human Rights Commission is monitoring ongoing developments relating to reported investigations against the Public Protector, Adv Thuli Madonsela, and the Head of the Asset Forfeiture Unit, Adv Willie Hofmeyer.

Wednesday, 20 July 2011

The SA Human Rights Commission condemns the alleged torture of an awaiting trial offender at the Pretoria Central Prison.

According to an investigation by a Johannesburg-based radio station, the offender alleged that he was tortured by six warders who claimed to have found him in possession of a smuggled cellphone.

Date: Wednesday, 13 July 2011

The SA Human Rights Commission confirms that it has lodged opposing papers with the Johannesburg Equality Court.

This is in response to Mr Jon Qwelane’s legal representatives’ decision to ask the court to rescind its default judgment in a complaint that was lodged against him. Mr Qwelane wants the court to hear the complaint against him afresh and provide him with an opportunity to defend himself.

Tursday, 14 July 2011

The SA Human Rights Commission welcomes the swift response by Minister of Human Settlements to allegations that the Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality planned to sell vacant land with toilets to residents, instead of building them low-cost houses.