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SAHRC urges Motshekga to postpone reopening of schools by a week
Teachers returned to school this week and already there've been several COVID-19 infections confirmed at a number of schools.
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SAHRC wants to see report clearing soldiers accused of murdering Collins Khosa
An SANDF report said that that the Khosa's altercation with the soldiers didn’t cause his death as they merely pushed him to force him to comply with officers.
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SAHRC to weigh in on claims of Africans being discriminated against in China
Last week, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) expressed its concern over reports that Africans were being evicted, forced to get tested and quarantined.
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SAHRC probing alleged SANDF attack on CT family during lockdown operation
About two weeks ago, Piet-My-Vrou Street resident Tersia Pedro told Eyewitness News that SANDF members stormed their home while conducting an apparent lockdown operation in the area.
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SAHRC vs Etzebeth: Commission says it can't predict settlement,keeping open mind
The commission laid a complaint with the equality court last year, after Etzebeth was accused of attacking two men at a popular bar in Langebaan
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Etzebeth, SAHRC agree to drop court review application
The commission laid a complaint with the Equality Court last year after Etzebeth was accused of attacking two men at a popular hangout in Langebaan.
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GALLERY: Enock Mpianzi's family in emotional visit to Nyati resort
There were emotional scenes as the family of Parktown Boys' High School pupil Enock Mpianzi visited the Nyati Bush and Riverbreak where he drowned.
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Enock Mpianzi’s family criticise search & rescue operations at NW lodge
The 13-year-old drowned at a Parktown Boys’ High School orientation camp at the Nyati Bush and River Break Lodge in Brits, North West, last week.
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GALLERY: Nyati resort denies access to SAHRC after Enoch Mpianzi drowning
The SA Human Rights Commission attempted to visit the Nyati Bush and River Break resort in Brits where Parktown Boys' High School learner Enoch Mpianzi drowned. The SAHRC were denied entry to the resort.
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Same-sex couple turns to SAHRC after venue refuses to host their wedding
Beloftebos Wedding Venue argued that their decision to not host same-sex weddings based on their religious convictions did not automatically amount to unfair discrimination and that no court had found this to be the case.
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Enock Mpianzi's family accepts SAHRC's legal assistance offer over drowning
The Human Rights Commission has come forward to assist the family take legal action against the Gauteng Education Department, Parktown Boys' High School and others involved following Mpianzi's drowning.
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SAHRC: Law must take its course in matter of foreign nationals in CT
The group of foreign nationals is adamant it wants to leave South Africa but authorities have repeatedly informed them that isn't an option. Instead, they've tried to persuade them that reintegration is the alternative.
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Second refugee leader arrested as CT authorities to meet over reintegration
A rift about who the group’s leader should be drove a wedge between foreigners seeking refuge at the church last week.
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HRC, Home Affairs & UNHCR to hold meeting to resolve refugee crisis in CT
Hundreds of refugee took refuge in the Central Methodist Mission Church off Green Market Square in October.
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Arrest of CT refugee leader welcomed by some foreign nationals
The man's been charged with eight cases of assault, five of which are assault with the intention to cause grievous bodily harm.
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SAHRC: South Africans must ensure greater accountability for govt officials
SAHRC CEO Tseliso Thipanyane said that officials must not be allowed to do as they wish.
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Etzebeth: The truth will come out
Four people are accusing Eben Etzebeth of using racially charged language against them outside a local pub in Langebaan five months ago.
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SAHRC: Release of Vicki Momberg should not send wrong message
Momberg was set free on Friday as part of the special remission of sentence announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Reconciliation Day.
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Repatriating foreign nationals not best option, says SAHRC
Refugees living at the Methodist church in Cape Town have been given a reprieve by the Cape Town Magistrates Court from a removal threat this week.
