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SAHRC

Lend children with disabilities a hand
Article
/ 15 March 2018

Lend children with disabilities a hand

Many aren’t at school because of inadequate funding and unsuitable facilities and care

By Tim Fish Hodgson
Committee to monitor UniZulu ‘until it is fully functional’
Article
/ 8 March 2018

Committee to monitor UniZulu ‘until it is fully functional’

Last Thursday, 32 students were arrested during a violent protest over meal allowances

By Mxolisi Mngadi
KZN cancer patients sent home with panados as treatment waiting lists grow
Article
/ 21 September 2017

KZN cancer patients sent home with panados as treatment waiting lists grow

State cancer patients have nowhere to turn, even if their cancer is treatable.

By Joan Van Dyk
SAHRC in hot water again over report tampering allegations
Article
/ 5 December 2016

SAHRC in hot water again over report tampering allegations

Report on Marius Fransman’s anti-semitism has opposite conclusion in final version after former chairperson takes charge of draft.

By Athandiwe Saba
SAHRC finalises list of new commissioners
Article
/ 27 October 2016

SAHRC finalises list of new commissioners

The South African Human Rights Commission will have a new team to lead it.

By Athandiwe Saba
​South African Human Rights Commission staff round on officials
Article
/ 21 October 2016

​South African Human Rights Commission staff round on officials

Employees have objected to the chairperson and a commissioner being reappointed.

By Athandiwe Saba
​The Human Rights Commission wants tougher action against those who disrupt schooling
Article
/ 16 September 2016

​The Human Rights Commission wants tougher action against those who disrupt schooling

But the problem goes well beyond Vuwani, it said on Thursday, and shows every sign of getting worse.

By Phillip De Wet
Legal rep: Postponement of Jon Qwelane’s hate speech case is a ‘travesty of justice’
Article
/ 29 August 2016

Legal rep: Postponement of Jon Qwelane’s hate speech case is a ‘travesty of justice’

Qwelane’s poor health was cited as a reason for the deferral of the case.

By Carl Collison
​Free expression or hate speech, and what it means for the Jon Qwelanes
Article
/ 26 August 2016

​Free expression or hate speech, and what it means for the Jon Qwelanes

The stage is set for a high court trial that should provide clarity on sections of the Equality Act.

By Carl Collison
SAHRC drops investigation of Athol Trollip family
Article
/ 29 March 2016

SAHRC drops investigation of Athol Trollip family

The Human Rights Commission has dropped allegations of unfair labour practices and poor working conditions against the Eastern Cape’s DA leader.

By News 24
SAHRC recommends ban on corporal punishment
Analysis
/ 11 February 2016

SAHRC recommends ban on corporal punishment

If Cabinet goes ahead with the process to enact the requisite legislation, it will be illegal for parents and caregivers to hit children.

By Staff Reporter
Penny Sparrow: Can racism be outlawed in South Africa?
Article
/ 4 January 2016

Penny Sparrow: Can racism be outlawed in South Africa?

The notorious estate agent may well face sanctions by SA’s judicial system if a case of hate speech brought against her finds its way to the courts.

By Pontsho Pilane
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Article
/ 10 November 2015

Report finds Free State health services ‘ineffective’

A commission of inquiry into the the Free State’s healthcare has found that the province’s lack of services endanger the lives of vulnerable people.

By Mia Malan
State must ‘step up’ to combat farm attacks
Article
/ 20 August 2015

State must ‘step up’ to combat farm attacks

A new Human Rights Commission report on farm attacks highlights the lack of state involvement in combating crimes that affect farmers and farmworkers.

By Sarah Evans
King Zwelithini blames ‘third force’ for violence
Article
/ 21 April 2015

King Zwelithini blames ‘third force’ for violence

Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini says he welcomes the investigation by the SAHRC, but the media must also be probed for its role in the violence.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
DA: Business minister’s xenophobic comments ‘fuelled the wedge’
Article
/ 3 February 2015

DA: Business minister’s xenophobic comments ‘fuelled the wedge’

The DA lodged a complaint with the SAHRC against comments made by Small Business Minister Lindiwe Zulu about foreign-shop owners.

By Sapaxxxx
SAHRC invited to set up shop in Lindela
Article
/ 21 October 2014

SAHRC invited to set up shop in Lindela

Following numerous reports of abuse, Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has asked the organisation to establish an office at the centre.

By Staff Reporter
SAHRC investigating racism complaints over anti-Indian song
Article
/ 30 August 2014

SAHRC investigating racism complaints over anti-Indian song

The human rights commission is probing complaints of racism by the South African Hindu Maha Sabha organisation over AmaCde’s song "Umhlab’ Uzobuya".

By Kwanele Sosibo
Hurdles remain in land claims process – SAHRC report
Article
/ 18 August 2014

Hurdles remain in land claims process – SAHRC report

An SAHRC report says that poor research capacity, delays, incomplete surveys and problems calculating land value are some of the problems faced.

By Sapa
Free State school staff guilty of hate speech
Article
/ 24 July 2014

Free State school staff guilty of hate speech

Comments by staff who called pupils "little black bitches" constituted a clear incident of hate speech, the SA Human Rights Commission has found.

By Sapa
‘Demeaning, racial material’ undermines ANC voters’ rights
Article
/ 5 June 2014

‘Demeaning, racial material’ undermines ANC voters’ rights

The ANC has requested that the SAHRC investigate "insulting" online content, saying the material threatens the constitutional rights of its voters.

By Sapa
ANC lodges complaint with SAHRC over DA’s ‘racist tweet’
Article
/ 4 June 2014

ANC lodges complaint with SAHRC over DA’s ‘racist tweet’

The ANC are going to the SA Human Rights Commission about an image of dogs urinating on a party poster sent out by senior DA member Mike Waters.

By Verashni Pillay
SAHRC report gives damning reasons for textbook shortages
Article
/ 29 May 2014

SAHRC report gives damning reasons for textbook shortages

An SAHRC report indicates most provincial education departments do not know how many schools or pupils they have in the province.

By Victoria John
Rethinking human rights education
Analysis
/ 5 March 2014

Rethinking human rights education

Trying to lecture students on respecting people’s rights will only get you so far. They need experiential human rights education.

By Staff Reporter
SAHRC raises police’s use of force with Phiyega
Article
/ 23 February 2014

SAHRC raises police’s use of force with Phiyega

While meeting Riah Phiyega, the SAHRC has deplored deaths during protests and expressed concern over the SAPS’s use of force during protests.

By Sapa
SA Human Rights Commission to probe alleged UFS racist attack
Article
/ 22 February 2014

SA Human Rights Commission to probe alleged UFS racist attack

The SA Human Rights Commission will investigate an alleged racially motivated attack on UFS student, Muzi Gwebu.

By Sapa
Follow Mandela’s example, says Human Rights Commission
Article
/ 10 December 2013

Follow Mandela’s example, says Human Rights Commission

The SAHRC has called on all South Africans to heed Madiba’s example on International Human Rights Day, the day of his memorial service.

By Sapa
Human rights commission to probe SAA cadet programme
Article
/ 8 October 2013

Human rights commission to probe SAA cadet programme

The South African Human Rights Commission says it will investigate the South African Airways’ cadet pilot programme on allegations of racism.

By Sapa
Malema and monkey racism: ‘Nothing shocks me’
Article
/ 6 June 2013

Malema and monkey racism: ‘Nothing shocks me’

Julius Malema is "OK" with a picture of him beneath one of a monkey in a Bloemfontein school classroom that will be probed by the SAHRC, say reports.

By Sapa
Textbook revelation astounds watchdogs
Article
/ 17 May 2013

Textbook revelation astounds watchdogs

In a surprise move, the basic education department has announced it only planned to provide every child with a textbook by 2014.

By Bongani Nkosi
Human rights body under fire over Tatane finding
Article
/ 30 April 2013

Human rights body under fire over Tatane finding

The South Human Rights Commission has been criticised by MPs over its finding on the killing of Free State protester Andries Tatane.

By Emsie Ferreira
SAHRC satisfied with progress on closing open toilets
Article
/ 10 April 2013

SAHRC satisfied with progress on closing open toilets

The South African Human Rights Commission has expressed satisfaction with the enclosing of toilets in Rammulotsi, Free State.

By Sapa
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