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A general view of a severely damaged home and a crack in the road following heavy rains and winds in Durban, on 12 April 2022. Picture: RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP

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SAHRC will investigate Tongaat’s water shortages

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  • President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared at the SAHRC hearing into the July unrest on 1 April 2022. Picture: GCIS

    Ramaphosa says court action into July unrest will ‘clarify what transpired’

    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.

    128 days ago
  • FILE: Most complaints reported to the commission relate to inequality, with the commission's André Gaum saying the pandemic has also highlighted the technological divide in education. Picture: @SAHRCommission/Twitter

    Inequalities in education and health sectors exacerbated by COVID-19 - SAHRC

    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.

    140 days ago
  • FILE: The commission said it would invite the group's CEO to respond to some of the questions. Picture: EWN

    Primedia Group to respond in writing to SAHRC’s ownership questions

    The questions come as part of the SAHRC's Gauteng division's inquiry into discrimination within the country's advertising industry.

    144 days ago
  • FILE: Justice Minister Ronald Lamola. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/Eyewitness News

    Lamola concerned as July unrest mastermind yet to be brought to book

    Minister Ronald Lamola was testifying before the South African Human Rights Commission’s inquiry into the unrest.

    158 days ago
  • EThekwini Municipality Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda (left) testified at the national investigative hearing into the July 2021 unrest on 28 February 2022. Picture: @SAHRCommission/Twitter

    I was hurt by Zuma’s arrest, eThekwini Mayor Kaunda tells July unrest inquiry

    eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda gave evidence at the inquiry into the July unrest on Monday.

    161 days ago
  • Minister of Trade Industry and Competition Ebrahim Patel testifying at the investigative hearing into the July 2021 Unrest on 25 February 2021. Picture: @SAHRCommission/Twitter.

    Minister Patel says July unrest influenced by socio-economic factors

    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.

    164 days ago
  • FILE: State Security Minister Ayanda Dlodlo. Picture: Abigail Javier/Eyewitness News

    Dlodlo dismisses claims SSA didn’t issue intelligence reports before July unrest

    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.

    166 days ago
  • Police Minister Bheki Cele (left) gives evidence on 21 February 2022 at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC)'s inquiry into the 2021 July unrest. Picture: @SAHRCommission/Twitter

    Cele: KZN top cop's presence in Nkandla during Zuma arrest prevented chaos

    Police Minister Bheki Cele said that Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's presence on the ground contained the situation.

    167 days ago
  • Minister of Police Bheki Cele (left) testifying at the national investigative hearing into the July 2021 unrest taking place in Sandton on 21 February 2022. Picture: SAHRC.

    Cele on July unrest: It was clear something was going to happen

    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.

    168 days ago
  • Parents, pupils and political parties gathered outside Hoërskool Jan Viljoen in Randfontein on 14 February 2022. They were calling for an end to racism and segregation at the school. Picture: Dominic Majola/Eyewitness News.

    SAHRC to broaden scope of probe into racism claims at Hoërskool Jan Viljoen

    The SAHRC met with the principal, educators and the school governing body on Tuesday.

    174 days ago
  • Parents, pupils and political parties gathered outside Hoërskool Jan Viljoen in Randfontein on 14 February 2022. They were calling for an end to racism and segregation at the school. Picture: Dominic Majola/Eyewitness News.

    SAHRC officials visit Hoërskool Jan Viljoen after heated clashes

    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.

    174 days ago
  • The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). Picture: www.sahrc.org.za

    Tutu was the embodiment of human rights, says SAHRC

    As tributes continue, the commission's Chris Nissen said Tutu would have wanted the world to continue fighting the good fight.

    224 days ago
  • The South African Human Rights Commission hears evidence on the July riots at the Durban International Convention Centre on 16 November 2021. Picture: @SAHRCommission/Twitter

    July unrest: SAHRC says findings are binding

    Proceedings in KwaZulu-Natal have wrapped up following testimony from affected families, politicians, and experts.

    245 days ago
  • Police Minister Bheki Cele at a media briefing on 25 October 2021. Picture: GCIS.

    Cele: I was not convinced Phoenix violence could be linked to racial tension

    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.

    248 days ago
  • The aftermath of looting in Alexandra, Johannesburg on 3 September 2019. Picture: Bonga Dlulane/EWN

    Alleged July unrest instigator Joe Mabaso released on R1,000 bail

    Joe Mabaso was arrested on Tuesday after a lengthy investigation led Hawks officials to a house in Braamfischer in Soweto.

    249 days ago
  • Rioters loot the Jabulani Mall in Soweto on 12 July 2021. South Africa's army said Monday it was deploying troops to two provinces, including its economic hub of Johannesburg, to help police tackle deadly violence and looting as unrest sparked by the jailing of ex-president Jacob Zuma entered its fourth day. Picture: Luca Sola/AFP

    Lebeya: None of the suspects linked to July unrest face high treason charges

    This was revealed by Hawks head Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya during his virtual testimony at the inquiry sitting in Umhlanga on Wednesday afternoon.

    250 days ago
  • FILE: Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya. Picture: Facebook.com

    Hawks head Lebeya: Another person arrested for instigating July unrest

    General Godfrey Lebeya gave this update on Wednesday at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) hearings into the widespread violence.

    250 days ago
  • FILE: Gauteng Premier David Makhura. Picture: @GautengProvince/Twitter

    Makhura: We relied on social media on understanding magnitude of July unrest

    Premier David Makhura testified virtually at the South African Human Rights Commission hearing in Umhlanga looking into July unrest.

    255 days ago
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