Attention: Editors and Reporters
Date: Friday, 21 November 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) through its Gauteng Provincial Office (GPO) has over the past five months recorded multiple complaints relating to prolonged water outages in several areas in the Gauteng Province. Water related complaints have been received by the GPO from several areas including Sophiatown, Selby, Coronationville, Westbury, Pimville Zone 3, Ferndale, Bryanston, Phumla Mqashi (Region G), and Dobsonville Extension 5 within the City of Johannesburg.

06 November 2025

SAHRC launches social media charter to combat online abuse

Thursday marks the 6th International Day against Violence and Bullying at School. This year, we observe it in the wake of the Milnerton High School bullying incident and Mthatha’s St John’s College’s sexual violence allegations, which have sent shockwaves throughout the country. 

Schools should be a safe space of learning, growth and self-actualisation. Instead, they appear to be a microcosm of our society, with violence and bullying on the rise.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 04 December 2025                                                                 

Today, 4 December 2025, the South African Human Rights Commission, through its Eastern Cape Provincial Office, released its Final Inquiry Report into the protest and unrest at Walter Sisulu University. This report concerns incidents that took place on and around 27 May 2024. The investigation considered medical evidence, expert ballistics analysis, institutional submissions and testimony from affected students, security personnel, South African Police Services (SAPS) and oversight bodies.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 03 December 2025

Today we commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities under the theme “Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress.” This theme speaks directly to South Africa’s ongoing journey. Our Constitution guarantees the rights, dignity and equal protection of all people. Yet for many persons with disabilities, these rights remain unrealised in daily life.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Friday, 28 November 2025                                                                      

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) and Union Against Hunger releases a report on the Webinar on the Right to Food and Food Sovereignty in South Africa.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 06 November 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) welcomes judgment delivered by the Gauteng Local Division of the High Court, Johannesburg on an application instituted by Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia, the South African Informal Traders Forum, the Inner-City Federation and Abahlali BaseMjondolo (‘the Applicants’) seeking relief against Operation Dudula and certain of its office-bearers in respect of ongoing xenophobic speech and conduct, and against the Government of the Republic of South Africa, and more specifically the Ministers of Police, Home Affairs, Justice and Constitutional Development, Health, Basic Education, as well as the Gauteng MECs for Health and Education, for failing to discharge their duties in relation to Operation Dudula’s unlawful conduct.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 26 November 2025                                                                             

The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission), North West Provincial Office, has today released its findings, following an investigation into alleged unfair discrimination and administrative failures within the Hartbeespoort Dam economy.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Wednesday, 26 November 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) welcomes the judgment of the Land Court of South Africa in the matter of Bakgatla Ba Mocha (Maubane) and Another v Bakgatla Ba Mmakau Bamokgoko and Others (Case No. LCC16/2020).

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Monday, 24 November 2025                                                                    

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), North West Provincial Office, will host the launch of its investigative report into allegations of racial discrimination in the Hartbeespoort area. The launch will provide an opportunity to present the Commission’s findings, highlight key recommendations, directives, and engage stakeholders on measures to address systemic discrimination and promote equality.

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Tuesday, 25 November 2025

Today on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) will appear before the Constitutional Court in a matter concerning the binding nature of its recommendations in the matter of SAHRC vs Agro Data CC and FC Boshoff.