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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.
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SAHRC orders Marius Fransman to apologise to Jewish Board for 2013 remarks
The former ANC Western Cape chairperson had accused the SA Jewish Board of Deputies of undermining transformation in the CBD and on the Cape Flats.
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SAHRC hears xenophobic attacks fuelled by 'myths & misconceptions'
Deadly violence exploded in Soweto earlier this month when angry locals attacked foreigners' shops.
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SAHRC finds Tony Ehrenreich guilty of hate speech
The South African Jewish Board of Deputies had lodged the complaint against Ehrenreich following a controversial Facebook post.
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SAHRC holds hearings on sale of fake & expired goods
These hearings will investigate claims that illegal or sub-standard goods have been sold along with the impact that these allegations have had on local and foreign communities.
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[UPDATE] SAHRC clarifies position on land expropriation without compensation
The chapter nine institution made its oral submission before Parliament's Constitutional Review Committee on Thursday.
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SAHRC hopes probe into Vaal River contamination holds govt accountable
The district is facing a crisis as pollution and raw sewage from the community spills into the river.
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SAHRC announces inquiry into Vaal River pollution
The district is facing a water crisis as pollution and raw sewage from the community spill into the river.
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SAHRC releases mining report
The SAHRC says there is an immediate need for legislation around closure protocol as well as the establishment of a trust account to cater for rehabilitation-related liability.
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Zwelihle protesters give Bheki Cele a cold shoulder
Police Minister Bheki Cele has read residents the Riot Act and says he's not there to negotiate.
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SAHRC: SA is most unequal country in world
SAHRC says SA is the most unequal country in the world - with 64% of black South Africans, 41% of coloured people, 6% of Indian people and 1% of white people living in poverty.
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Limpopo DA files complaint with SAHRC over ‘contaminated’ water
The party's Charlotte Senoshi says the residents of Dipere in Bakenberg outside Mokopane have been drinking contaminated water for over 30 years now.
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Farm worker allegedly forced to drink faeces ‘suffering’
Joseph Mona says he was woken up on a night in December by Harry, Chris and Maria Leicester who employed him as a mechanic on their plot in Springs.
