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EFF Shutdown SAHRC police
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Shutdown: SAHRC says the law must protect citizens

SAHRC on SU
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SAHRC: Stellenbosch University guilty of language discrimination

sahrc
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SAHRC demands government to focus on disaster management

EFF Shutdown SAHRC police
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Shutdown: SAHRC says the law must protect citizens

SAHRC on SU
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SAHRC: Stellenbosch University guilty of language discrimination

sahrc
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SAHRC demands government to focus on disaster management

AFriForum SAHRC Malema hate speech
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AfriForum: Has Malema become too high profile for the Human Rights Commission?

By Virginia Keppler-Young11-01-2023 00:12

AFriForum accused the South African Human Rights commission (SAHRC) of not keeping its promise to take Julius Malema to court for hate speech.

IFP
KwaZulu-Natal

IFP to lodge grievance with SAHRC on behalf of KZN flood victims

By Siso Naile06-10-2022 23:50

“The ANC should be ashamed” – says the IFP after receiving reports of KZN flood victims that have been subjected to appalling conditions

Steve Hofmeyr
Celeb News

‘Alphabet club’: Steve Hofmeyr vs LGBTQI+ community…AGAIN

By Naledi de Wee16-09-2022 12:14

Afrikaans singer Steve Hofmeyr has come out in full force against the LGBTQI+ community saying trans people are ‘the most problematic’.

South African Human Rights Commission, SAHRC, investigation into Tiro Moalusi, teenager commits suicide, homophobia, PJ Simelane Secondary, LGBTQIA community, teacher
Gauteng

Tiro Moalusi: SAHRC to probe circumstances leading up to suicide

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty26-08-2022 11:05

The death Grade 9 pupil who ended his life allegedly over comments made by his teacher is being investigated by the SAHRC.

South African Human Rights Commission, SAHRC, Mahobieskraal, near Sun City, North West Province, 150 houses demolished, Bapolomiti Communal Property Association
News

Over 150 houses DEMOLISHED in North West – SAHRC to investigate

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty05-08-2022 15:06

The SAHRC says its investigating the demolishing of over 150 houses in the North West after residents were evicted with a court order.

Steve Hofmeyr
Celeb News

UPDATE: Human Rights Commission drags Steve Hofmeyr to court

By Naledi de Wee06-06-2022 14:26

After demanding R500k from Steve Hofmeyr, the Human Rights Commission has now instituted legal proceedings at the Equaliy Court.

SAHRC, Whistleblowers, National Treasury, State Capture Inquiry
News

SAHRC asks treasury for funds to protect whistleblowers

By Nathan Craig15-05-2022 06:00

The SAHRC has asked National Treasury for funding to help protect and ensure the security of whistleblowers of the country.

Cape Town areas affected water supply
KwaZulu-Natal

Tongaat water: SAHRC to investigate shortages in greater Durban area

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty08-05-2022 10:06

The Tongaat water treatment works washed away during the floods and now the SAHRC is looking into how the municipality is helping residents.

Tongaat water SAHRC
News

Rights violation? SAHRC to investigate 24 day Tongaat water outage

By Weekend News Producer07-05-2022 10:58

24 days without any running water? The South African Human Rights Commission is now stepping in to investigate the situation in Tongaat.

Steve Hofmeyr
Celeb News

Latest: Steve Hofmeyr fined R500k after Disney LGBTQI+ remarks [watch]

By Naledi de Wee14-04-2022 18:43

The Human Rights Commission is demanding R500k and a public apology from Steve Hofmeyr following his comments on the LGBTQI+ community.

Steve Hofmeyr
Celeb News

Steve Hofmeyr under fire for Disney ‘bestiality’, LGBTQI+ remarks

By Naledi de Wee13-04-2022 16:32

The Human Rights Commission says Steve Hofmeyr’s harmful LGBTQI+ remarks affect the community’s rights to equality and dignity.

drinking water
Gauteng

Presidency urged to intervene in Hammanskraal water crisis

By Nokwanda Ncwane26-03-2022 13:05

Various villages in Hammanskraal, have been using brownish and slimy water for almost 2 decades which at some point was contaminated with human faeces.

Brackenfell High School, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, SAHRC, racism allegations
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Brackenfell High School: SAHRC finds no evidence of racism

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty25-03-2022 11:43

The SAHRC has exonerated Brackenfell High School after claims of racism were made against it back in 2020.

Inequality, South Africa, Mzansi, Human Rights Commission, Human Rights Day, Constitution
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Human Rights Day: Commission says inequality is a massive challenge

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty21-03-2022 14:14

While South Africa has the most celebrated constitution it also has the most inequality complaints at the Human Rights Commission.

SA Human Rights Commission
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Racist adverts: SA Human Rights Commission launches inquiry

By Weekend News Producer12-03-2022 12:30

The South African Human Rights Commission is going to spend next week looking into racism and racial discrimination in adverts.

parolees Lamola on riots
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Lamola at July riot inquiry: Minister laments lack of arrests

By Samantha Riddle03-03-2022 17:31

Minister Ronald Lamola has lamented the lack of action against the masterminds behind the devastating July riots.

Riots uprising ANC government
News

‘We are worried’: SAHRC fear more KZN unrest after Zuma verdict

By Tom Head15-12-2021 20:34

The SAHRC is worried about another possible wave of unrest in KZN, after the courts decided Jacob ZUma must return to jail earlier today.

SAHRC UCT online high school rural initiative’
Lifestyle

SAHRC and UCT launch online high school rural initiative

By Matjele Mogwera10-12-2021 09:10

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and the University of Cape Town’s Online High School have partnered on an initiative that aims to accelerate access to online learning, particularly for girl children in rural areas.

noodles sahrc
News

SAHRC urges public not to blame noodle deaths on foreigner ‘revenge plot’

By Storm Simpson23-11-2021 08:30

‘The Commission urges communities across the country to remain vigilant against the irresponsible spread of any messages which attempt to link the deaths to any alleged revenge plot,’ said the SAHRC.

SAHRC: Dignity and equality for women remains an aspiration
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SAHRC: Dignity and equality for women remains an aspiration

By Corné van Zyl09-08-2021 13:37

“Our society is beset by numerous scourges targeted at women such as rape, sexual violence, femicide, and gender-based violence. Women grapple with feeling vulnerable and unsafe in our society.”

SAHRC to probe the KZN and Gauteng unrest during July
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SAHRC to probe the KZN and Gauteng unrest during July

By Corné van Zyl08-08-2021 10:00

The SAHRC said the unrest have raised questions and concerns about the State’s ability to protect the public from harm and to alleviate poverty.

KAAX Operation Dudula JMPD
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Xenophobic attacks: SAHRC to promote social cohesion in Louisvale

By Neesha Maharaj22-06-2021 12:08

Residents from the community of Louisvale Road in Upington are to benefit from a SAHRC programme to curb xenophobic attacks.

million salaries suspended employees
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SAHRC to focus on impact of corruption on human rights

By Nokwanda Ncwane17-04-2021 08:43

The SAHRC has called on SA political parties, the State and everyone to protect the independence of the judiciary and judicial processes

Sahrc's report into the Vaal River crisis
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No accountability for Vaal River crisis, SAHRC report reveals

By Olebogeng Motse18-02-2021 11:57

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) deems the pollution at the Vaal River to be beyond acceptable standards.

Farm murders victims vulnerable
News

Sahrc calls for calm in Senekal: ‘We should work towards reconciliation’

By Andrea Chothia16-10-2020 09:24

The SAHRC is calling for calm as the EFF and Afriforum gather in Senekal for the court appearance of those accused of murdering a farm manager.

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