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South African Human Rights Commission

Banks bungle sale of houses
Article
/ 12 September 2019

Banks bungle sale of houses

Banks aren’t following procedure in selling the primary dwellings of people whose properties are in foreclosure. But changes to the rules brings hope

By Musawenkosi Cabe
‘We are paying for this dirty water’
Multimedia
/ 2 September 2019

‘We are paying for this dirty water’

Hammanskraal citizens are being forced to buy their own as well as pay their municipal bills.

By Sarah Smit and Malcolm Sekgothe
‘We are paying for this dirty water’
Article
/ 29 August 2019

‘We are paying for this dirty water’

Despite the SA Human Rights Commission declaring the water in Hammanskraal unfit for consumption, citizens are being forced to buy their own

By Sarah Smit and Malcolm Sekgothe
Alex is a ‘disaster-in-waiting’ – Gauteng settlements MEC
Article
/ 15 May 2019

Alex is a ‘disaster-in-waiting’ – Gauteng settlements MEC

Dikgang Uhuru Moiloa said lawlessness and disorder is a result of different stakeholders in the community not agreeing on how Alex should be developed

By Mashadi Kekana
‘The development of Alex has been arrested’ inquiry hears
Article
/ 13 May 2019

‘The development of Alex has been arrested’ inquiry hears

During the protests, residents shed light on the failed Alexandra Renewal Project, which had an alleged allocated budget of R1.6-billion

By Mashadi Kekana
How to make our society kinder
Article
/ 5 April 2019

How to make our society kinder

Schools provide a unique opportunity to teach citizens the basics of co-operation and ethics

By Andre Gaum and Eden Esterhuizen
All our rights should be for all our people
Article
/ 24 March 2019

All our rights should be for all our people

Combating corruption, implementing court orders and holding the state accountable are critical for ensuring human rights for all

By Paul Kariuki
Racism tops SA human rights violations
Article
/ 10 December 2018

Racism tops SA human rights violations

According to a newly released South African Human Rights Commission report, racist attitudes remain largely unchanged

By Sarah Smit
News media needs to save face
Article
/ 2 November 2018

News media needs to save face

Its credibility is at stake and an open, all-encompassing approach needs to be taken

By Ylva Rodny-Gumede
Death ends Sara Tsebe’s mine battle
Article
/ 10 August 2018

Death ends Sara Tsebe’s mine battle

She feared being moved away from the land she loved and the only home she had ever known

By Lucas Ledwaba
Rights commission, anti-queer Christian author enter into settlement agreement
Article
/ 19 July 2018

Rights commission, anti-queer Christian author enter into settlement agreement

Author Gretha Wiid has apologised for passages in her anti-LGBTQ books aimed at teens

By Carl Collison
The people of Bo-Kaap versus the private developers
Article
/ 10 July 2018

The people of Bo-Kaap versus the private developers

As Bo-Kaap grapples with history and development, residents are continuing to protest

By Raeesa Pather
Judgment reserved in Velaphi Khumalo racial slur case
Article
/ 4 July 2018

Judgment reserved in Velaphi Khumalo racial slur case

Judge Roland Sutherland heard arguments from the parties and said he would assess the evidence before giving judgment

By Staff Reporter
Does South Africa need a Human Rights Commission?
Article
/ 4 July 2018

Does South Africa need a Human Rights Commission?

History repeats as old health emergencies emerge anew. Is the health ombud the person to lead fights the Human Rights Commission started?

By Joan Van Dyk and Bhekisisa Team
‘Most hate speech complaints recorded in Gauteng’
Article
/ 4 April 2018

‘Most hate speech complaints recorded in Gauteng’

​The SA Human Rights Commission received 486 racism complaints for the 2016/2017 period, most centred around hate speech and the use of the k-word

By Staff Reporter
Death and dignity: How KZN strips cancer patients of their pride
Article
/ 26 March 2018

Death and dignity: How KZN strips cancer patients of their pride

Terminally ill patients in the province have little access to pain relief, or basic care. Here’s one man’s story.

By Joan Van Dyk and Bhekisisa Team
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
Zuma’s son in foot-in-mouth case
Article
/ 1 September 2017

Zuma’s son in foot-in-mouth case

Edward Zuma is facing a charge of hate speech for taunting former finance minister Pravin Gordhan

By Paddy Harper
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
​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
​No place in South Africa for the likes of racist Sodwana Bay guesthouse owner, says DA leader Mmusi Maimane
Article
/ 23 June 2016

​No place in South Africa for the likes of racist Sodwana Bay guesthouse owner, says DA leader Mmusi Maimane

Racist Sodwana Bay guesthouse owner André Slade is to be investigated by the Human Rights Commission as well as the KZN Economic Tourism department.

By Staff Reporter
​Zuma given two weeks to respond to allegations of hate speech
Article
/ 16 June 2016

​Zuma given two weeks to respond to allegations of hate speech

Opposition party the Freedom Front Plus laid a complaint of hate speech against President Jacob Zuma more than a year ago.

By Staff Reporter
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
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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
Restaurant owner dismisses racist comment allegations
Article
/ 19 January 2015

Restaurant owner dismisses racist comment allegations

The alleged discovery of a ‘small cockroach’ on a plate of food at a Rosebank restaurant has sparked a racist storm.

By Sthembiso Sithole
For the love of hate speech
Article
/ 20 November 2014

For the love of hate speech

Six years later, former columnist Jon Qwelane still fights for right to call gay people names.

By Phillip De Wet
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
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