HRC 'deeply concerned' about human rights in SA
"We remain deeply concerned about the current state of human rights in South Africa," Human Rights Commission spokesperson Isaac Mangena has said.
Human rights: The good, the bad and the large grey area in between
Even in the human rights field there is often no clear distinction between the good guys and the bad guys, writes Kayum Ahmed.
Chumane Maxwele: Courting an apology
The jogger who was allegedly interrogated by President Jacob Zuma's bodyguards has yet to receive an apology.
HRC back-pedals on jogger case
The Human Rights Commission chairperson has turned on his own staff in the case of a jogger arrested for "giving the middle finger" to Zuma.
Zuma: No ethnic group or race will be dominant
Jacob Zuma on Monday called for a society free of ethnic dominance amidst division in the ANC over Jimmy Manyi's comments on coloured people.
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Jobs for pals are sometimes okay
The M&G is starting a debate about party deployments. This week Doron Isaacs argues that it is a global phenomenon
Pregnancy unWelkom
A 16-year-old grade nine pupil suspended from Welkom High School because she was pregnant was reinstated.
Who killed Leon Booysen?
The death of a teenager in police custody remains a mystery four years after he allegedly hanged himself.
Love furore just 'toilet' politics
HRC commissioner says attack motivated by unfavourable ruling.
No love lost for Janet
Janet Love's appointment to HRC is a case of cadre deployment, says Zille.
Battle of the dreads rages on
Navalsig High School in Bloemfontein has asked the Equality Court to throw out a controversial case involving a learner's right to wear dreadlocks.
School dreadlocks ban is tested in court
An unprecedented case before the Equality Court involving the right to wear dreadlocks has put school codes of conduct under the spotlight.
Terre'Blanche 'apie' comment taken to rights commission
A complaint to the Human Rights Commission has been lodged against AWB leader Eugene Terre'Blanche for a comment he made in Pretoria over the weekend.
Tony, I want your job in Buenos Aires
Richard Calland ponders what exactly one has to do to get a cushy diplomatic posting abroad.
HRC worried as more mud flies
The HRC on Wednesday criticised the political mud-slinging between the ANC, its allies and the DA after further attacks were launched on Helen Zille.
Hajaig sorry for hurt caused by remarks
Deputy Foreign Minister Fatima Hajaig on Tuesday apologised for any pain caused by alleged anti-Semitic remarks she made at a rally a few weeks ago.
HRC probes 'racist' homeowner
The Human Rights Commission is investigating a Cape homeowner following allegations that he refused to allow a black couple to rent his house.
Alex meets to discuss xenophobic attacks
The Alexandra community said foreign nationals needed to be educated about their rights so that they would not be exploited.
'To attack Zuma is to attack the revolution'
Staff Reporter, Matuma Letsoalo
ANC Youth League President Julius Malema defends his recent statement at a Youth Day rally, and says he was just misunderstood.
'Apartheid state remains'
Staff Reporter, Ferial Haffajee
Andile Mngxitama's critique of the HRC's finding on blacks-only membership organisations has stirred up a hornet's nest. Ferial Haffajee asked him why he is so angry.
