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SAHRC will investigate Tongaat’s water shortages
The SAHRC will investigate water shortages in Tongaat and surrounding areas as residents scramble for fresh drinking water following the devastating floods last...
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the courts should be able to provide clarity on what really transpired in Phoenix in Durban in July last year in which 36 people died.
The commission released the annual trends analysis report earlier this month, which aims to provide a general overview of the handling of complaints over the financial year.
The questions come as part of the SAHRC's Gauteng division's inquiry into discrimination within the country's advertising industry.
Minister Ronald Lamola was testifying before the South African Human Rights Commission’s inquiry into the unrest.
eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda gave evidence at the inquiry into the July unrest on Monday.
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel said although the failure of law and order was one of the causes of the incidents, there was socio-economic context as well.
Former State Security Minister Ayanda Dlodlo testified at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) hearing on Tuesday, investigating the unrest in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.
Police Minister Bheki Cele said that Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's presence on the ground contained the situation.
Police Minister Bheki Cele said although the arrest of former President Jacob Zuma contributed to the unrest, something was suspicious even days leading up to the arrest.
The SAHRC met with the principal, educators and the school governing body on Tuesday.
Roads leading to the school were blocked and racial tensions almost boiled over outside the school gates on Monday when police fired rubber bullets to disperse the crowd and restore order.
As tributes continue, the commission's Chris Nissen said Tutu would have wanted the world to continue fighting the good fight.
Proceedings in KwaZulu-Natal have wrapped up following testimony from affected families, politicians, and experts.
Police Minister Bheki Cele is testifying at the South African Human Rights Commission hearings looking into the July unrest as the last witness for the KwaZulu-Natal proceedings.
Joe Mabaso was arrested on Tuesday after a lengthy investigation led Hawks officials to a house in Braamfischer in Soweto.
This was revealed by Hawks head Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya during his virtual testimony at the inquiry sitting in Umhlanga on Wednesday afternoon.
General Godfrey Lebeya gave this update on Wednesday at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) hearings into the widespread violence.
Premier David Makhura testified virtually at the South African Human Rights Commission hearing in Umhlanga looking into July unrest.