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Judge labels display of apartheid flag as divisive and retrogressive
In his ruling, Judge Phineas Mojapelo declared the gratuitous display of the apartheid flag constituted hate speech, unfair discrimination, and harassment.
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'They demolished everything': CT informal residents speak out after eviction
Families living on the privately-owned land, called Klein Akker, were kicked off the property this week.
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Over 250,000 undocumented pupils in Gauteng schools - Lesufi
In his oral submission to the Alex inquiry, MEC Panyaza Lesufi revealed how the admissions of non-documented learners affected his department’s budget.
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Cogta plans to attend to Alex service delivery challenges - Bapela
Deputy Minister Obed Bapela gave evidence at the SAHRC inquiry into Alexandra, which was set up following a series of protests in the area caused by demands for better services.
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SAHRC, City of CT to ‘find solution’ on fining the homeless
The municipality was criticised for enforcing a by-law and fining homeless people.
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SAHRC: Adam Catzavelos wants to settle hate speech case out of court
Businessman Adam Catzavelos faced three separate matters relating to his racist remarks including in the Equality Court and in Greece.
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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.
