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SAHRC takes Adam Catzavelos racism case to Equality Court
Adam Catzavelos's crimen injuria case was briefly heard in the Randburg Magistrates Court on Wednesday, where it was postponed to August.
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CT's by-law on fines for homeless violates rights, says SAHRC
The commission received hundreds of complaints from people living on the streets regarding their treatment at the hands of municipal officials.
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MJC to lodge complaint with SAHRC over SANDF member's hijab charges
Major Fatima Isaacs, who works as a clinical forensic pathologist at the 2 Military in Wynberg, was facing disciplinary action for wearing a headscarf.
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Agrizzi to pay R200,000 for using K-word
SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and former Bosasa operations chief Angelo Agrizzi have agreed that he will pay an amount of R200,000 to a charitable organisation in Alexandra.
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Agrizzi agrees to pay R200k fine for K-word remarks in settlement
The former Bosasa COO has also agreed to issue an apology to all South Africans.
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SAHRC to meet with Agrizzi for possible settlement over K-word remarks
The commission took Angelo Agrizzi to court after he was heard in a recording submitted to the Zondo commission earlier this year using the k-word.
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Mental health patients 'face risks' amid Dr Mukhari hospital renovations
The commission visited the hospital on Tuesday for a site inspection following complaints of ill-treatment of patients by the hospital management.
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SAHRC to announce date for probe into WC gang violence
The commission said it was establishing the terms of reference for the inquiry that will look into systematic violence in townships.
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SAHRC calls on Public Protector to probe maladministration at Mamelodi Hospital
The facility came under the spotlight after 76-year-old Martha Marais was found tied to a steel bench on the cold floor two weeks ago.
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Government must review public participation model – Alexandra inquiry hears
The SAHRC probe was set up following weeks of disruptive service delivery protests earlier this year.
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SAHRC urges MEC Masuku to clean up health facilities
Gauteng SAHRC manager Buang Jones said a number of health facilities had been isolated for receiving reports from the medical staff of appalling working conditions.
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SAHRC to investigate Mamelodi Hospital patient abuse incident
Gauteng SAHRC manager Buang Jones said the commission was alarmed by the incident and demanded answers.
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SAHRC wants Agrizzi to undergo sensitivity training over k-word video
The commission also called on Agrizzi to issue an unconditional apology to all South Africans and pay a settlement of R200,000.
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SAHRC: Adam Catzavelos has hate speech case to answer to in Equality Court
In the video, Adam Catzavelos used the K-word to refer to black people while on holiday on a Greek island in 2018.
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Alexandra hasn’t been neglected, Joburg city manager tells SAHRC inquiry
Last month, Alexandra residents went on a two-week protest to highlight their grievances, prompting high-ranking officials, including the president, to step in.
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Father disappointed with church's response in daughter’s sexual assault
The father of a girl who was harassed by a church elder says the Seventh Day Adventist Church in George failed to adhere to church policy on reporting sexual abuse cases.
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Basis for 'land or death' ruling against BLF 'weak', says FXI
While the Freedom of Expression Institute has expressed its concerns about the ruling, the Freedom Front Plus has welcomed the order giving the BLF a month to remove the contentious slogan from its website, social media platforms, and regalia.
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‘No apology from us’ - BLF refuses to back down on ‘land or death’ slogan
BLF leader Andile Mngxitama said the party would not stop using the slogan.
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SAHRC calls for public hearings into state of Alexandra
Residents had put the township on lockdown, demanding swift action against rampant crime and violence in the area.
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SAHRC to revisit Alexandra as part of protests inquiry
Johannesburg City manager Ndivhoniswani Lukhwareni was the first witness to take the stand as the commission started its investigation on Thursday.
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SAHRC to delve into root cause of Alex protest
The probe comes after residents went on rampage earlier this month blocking streets, calling for better services.
