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SAHRC wraps up hearings on impact of violent protests on schooling
The SAHRC was hoping to hear evidence from State Security, which says it will rather make written submissions.
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Vuwani violence: Affected parties play the blame game
Cogta's made submissions at the SAHRC national hearing, assessing the impact of protests on education.
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[LISTEN] Authorities vow to tackle impact of violent protests on education
702's John Robbie speaks to Basic Education for All's Tebogo Sephakgamela about what they hope to achieve during three-day hearings with the SAHRC into the effect violent protests have on scholars’ rights to basic education.
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‘Govt failed our communities’
Principals in Limpopo say learning will not resume unless the community’s grievances are addressed.
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‘Vuwani schools' torching was a big surprise’
Law enforcement agencies have been criticised for failing to avert damage to school property.
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SAHRC to host national hearing after Vuwani violence
The commission will host a hearing to discuss the impact of protests on the right to access basic education.
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SAHRC: Political killings a brutal reminder of SA’s tumultuous past
The commission says, 22 years into democracy it’s concerning that the violence is still happening.
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SAHRC concerned by increase in political killings ahead of municipal elections
Recently, ANC leader Michael Phelembe was shot and killed outside his house in Mpumalanga.
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#Hammanskraal: Residents dig in their heels over forced removals
Evictions will go ahead, as per a court order, unless proof the land is legally occupied, is provided.
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SAHRC to assess complaint against Theunissen following racist post
The Noordhoek resident received flak after using the k-word in a racist Facebook post criticising govt.
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'There must be a memorandum of understanding with the police'
The HRC says there must be a memorandum of understanding with the police, to avoid incidents of violence.
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SAHRC slams Limpopo parents, Education Department
The commission says it's not fair that the children suffer while they argue over accommodation issues.
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Mbeki: SA's made progress, but not enough
The former president says more must be done to achieve progress in nation building and reconciliation.
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SAHRC concerned about govt’s commitment to uphold human rights laws
Last year, government allowed Omar al-Bashir to leave South Africa despite a high court order.
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SAHRC investigates hate speech allegations of DA’s Trollip
Athol Trollip is the DA’s mayoral candidate in Nelson Mandela Bay.
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SAHRC to probe complaints of rampant racism in WC
The commission is expected to look into reports of police brutality, housing and farmworker-related issues.
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SAHRC: Physical discipline is a human rights violation
A CT church landed in hot water with SAHRC for preaching that parents should lovingly spank their children.
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FF Plus heads to SAHRC over alleged hate speech against Zuma
The party has complained about Zuma’s comments that stolen land in SA is the cause of poverty.
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Jewish Board takes PE attorney to SAHRC
This comes after attorney Maureen Jansen apparently called Jews monsters in a Facebook post.
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#PennySparrow faces several criminal charges
The estate agent referred to black people as monkeys on social media at the weekend.
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SAHRC to release findings into King Zwelithini's remarks
The commission received 31 complaints following a speech by the Zulu king in March this year.
