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SAHRC to broaden Ashwin Willemse, SuperSport racism case
In 2018, Ashwin Willemse walked out of a live broadcast alleging that Naas Botha and Nick Mallett had patronised and discriminated against him.
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Sasol responds to whistle-blower's intimidation claims over Vaal pollution
A Sasol employee has lifted the lid on alleged noncompliance regarding how the company allegedly disposes of its waste material.
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#Sasol whistle-blower claims he's being victimised over Vaal River testimony
The Sasol employee says his working environment became unbearable after he lifted the lid on the petrochemical giant's alleged dodgy compliance practices.
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Sasol contributed to Vaal River system pollution, says whistle-blower
The whistle-blower, who's been a Sasol employee for about 15 years, has testified about the number of harmful chemicals that are disposed of by the petroleum giant.
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SAHRC 'deeply concerned' over discrimination, intolerance in SA classrooms
The commission has stepped in to investigate the allegations saying if children have been discriminated against there will be serious repercussions.
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SAHRC to conduct inquiry into Ashwin Willemse walkout
Advocate Vincent Maleka chaired an internal SuperSport inquiry where it cleared Willemse's co-presenters Nick Mallet and Nass Botha of racism.
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[LISTEN] Unpacking the latest SAHRC report
Equality remains the highest human rights violation, according to the SAHRC’s report for the 2016/2017 financial year.
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BLF claims it has no money to pay legal costs as cases pile up
The group was in the Equality Court on Tuesday in the matter between itself and a complainant represented by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
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DA to take action after Mngxitama’s 'kill white people' threats
Andile Mngxitama is reported to have told a BLF rally that if Johann Rupert hires anyone to kill one black person, they in return will kill five white people.
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SAHRC to begin second leg of probe into Vaal River contamination
The inquiry will now investigate what could be causing the contamination.
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SAHRC to subpoena Ramokgopa, Lukhele over baby deaths at Gauteng hospital
The commission visited the hospital on Thursday to investigate whether those deaths could have been prevented.
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SAHRC to visit Rahima Moosa Hospital after necrotising enterocolitis outbreak
Necrotising enterocolitis affects the intestines of premature babies and could lead to an infection.
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SAHRC: West Rand Municipality to be summoned over Hartbeespoort Dam raw sewage
The commission visited the area on Tuesday and found that the water treatment plant was not operating effectively due to a lack of maintenance.
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SAHRC wants briefing on claims of police brutality during Bonteheuwel protest
Officers have been accused of being needlessly heavy-handed during a protest by Bonteheuwel residents on Tuesday.
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SAHRC hopeful that Vaal River contamination probe will bring useful solutions
The commission has been sitting for three days after receiving complaints from residents around Emfuleni about the vast amounts of raw sewage being pumped into the river.
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Second day of inquiry into Vaal River pollution wraps up
The commission received complaints from residents around Emfuleni warning that vast amounts of raw sewage are constantly being pumped into the river.
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Day 2 of inquiry into Vaal River pollution, contamination underway
The SAHRC, the Emfuleni Mayor & the Department of Water and Sanitation are expected to weigh in on allegations that vast amounts of raw sewage have been pumped into the river.
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SAHRC probe into Vaal River contamination to get underway
The Emfuleni Municipality has been placed under administration, saying it doesn’t have the capacity to repair burst pipes, sewage spillages and broken station pumps.
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SAHRC to open case against KZN businessman who called President Ramaphosa K-word
Kessie Nair was caught on video using the epithet, saying that the president should be charged with fraud and treason.
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SAHRC to inspect Thelle Mogoerane Hospital in wake of baby deaths
It follows the outbreak of Klebsiella pneumonia at the hospital and allegations that overcrowding in the hospital's neonatal unit played a role in the outbreak and spreading of the bacteria.
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SAHRC calls for submissions on Vaal River contamination
The commission’s recent site inspection has exposed a prima facie violation of the rights of access to clean water, clean environment and human dignity.
