Its credibility is at stake and an open, all-encompassing approach needs to be taken
She feared being moved away from the land she loved and the only home she had ever known
Author Gretha Wiid has apologised for passages in her anti-LGBTQ books aimed at teens
As Bo-Kaap grapples with history and development, residents are continuing to protest
Judge Roland Sutherland heard arguments from the parties and said he would assess the evidence before giving judgment
History repeats as old health emergencies emerge anew. Is the health ombud the person to lead fights the Human Rights Commission started?
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
Terminally ill patients in the province have little access to pain relief, or basic care. Here’s one man’s story.
Many aren’t at school because of inadequate funding and unsuitable facilities and care
Last Thursday, 32 students were arrested during a violent protest over meal allowances
Edward Zuma is facing a charge of hate speech for taunting former finance minister Pravin Gordhan
Report on Marius Fransman’s anti-semitism has opposite conclusion in final version after former chairperson takes charge of draft.
The stage is set for a high court trial that should provide clarity on sections of the Equality Act.
Racist Sodwana Bay guesthouse owner André Slade is to be investigated by the Human Rights Commission as well as the KZN Economic Tourism department.
Opposition party the Freedom Front Plus laid a complaint of hate speech against President Jacob Zuma more than a year ago.
The Human Rights Commission has dropped allegations of unfair labour practices and poor working conditions against the Eastern Cape’s DA leader.
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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.
A new Human Rights Commission report on farm attacks highlights the lack of state involvement in combating crimes that affect farmers and farmworkers.
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.
The DA lodged a complaint with the SAHRC against comments made by Small Business Minister Lindiwe Zulu about foreign-shop owners.
The alleged discovery of a ‘small cockroach’ on a plate of food at a Rosebank restaurant has sparked a racist storm.
Six years later, former columnist Jon Qwelane still fights for right to call gay people names.
Following numerous reports of abuse, Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has asked the organisation to establish an office at the centre.
The human rights commission is probing complaints of racism by the South African Hindu Maha Sabha organisation over AmaCde’s song "Umhlab’ Uzobuya".
An SAHRC report says that poor research capacity, delays, incomplete surveys and problems calculating land value are some of the problems faced.
Comments by staff who called pupils "little black bitches" constituted a clear incident of hate speech, the SA Human Rights Commission has found.
The ANC has requested that the SAHRC investigate "insulting" online content, saying the material threatens the constitutional rights of its voters.
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.
An SAHRC report indicates most provincial education departments do not know how many schools or pupils they have in the province.
While meeting Riah Phiyega, the SAHRC has deplored deaths during protests and expressed concern over the SAPS’s use of force during protests.
The SA Human Rights Commission and rights activists have called for the eradication of pit latrines at schools after a child died in one this week.
The SAHRC has called on all South Africans to heed Madiba’s example on International Human Rights Day, the day of his memorial service.