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  • A march against child abuse in Delft, Cape Town. Picture: Janine Willemans/Eyewitness News

    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.

    708 days ago
  • FILE: Black First Land First Leader Andile Mngxitama and members of his party arrive at the IEC head offices in Centurion. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    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.

    715 days ago
  • Black First Land First leader Andile Mngxitama. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN

    ‘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.

    715 days ago
  • Alexandra township residents burn tyres in the middle of the street as they clash with the Johannesburg Metro Police on 3 April 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Picture: AFP

    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.

    718 days ago
  • FILE: Protesting Alexandra residents on 8 April 2019 carry car tyres as they make their way to the City of Johannesburg local municipal offices. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN.

    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.

    733 days ago
  • Protesting Alexandra residents on 8 April 2019 carry car tyres as they make their way to the City of Johannesburg local municipal offices. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN

    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.

    734 days ago
  • File: The Red Ants line up during an eviction in Alexandra in 2014. Picture: EWN.

    SAHRC vows to take legal action against Red Ants 'if needs be'

    The commission says it has warned the company to observe the law when its staff carry out their duties.

    739 days ago
  • Amcu led a march through Johannesburg on 22 January 2019 as Sibanye-Stillwater workers demanded salary increases. Picture: Ayanda Nyathi/EWN

    SAHRC launches preliminary probe into strike at Sibanye-Stillwater mines

    Representatives from the commission met with mine management, union representatives and police on Wednesday.

    741 days ago
  • FILE: ANC Gauteng chairperson David Makhura. Picture: @GautengANC/Twitter.

    SAHRC ‘disappointed’ after being left out of Alex, Makhura meeting

    Chairperson for the commission in Gauteng Buang Jones said he was told there was no meeting by David Makhura's spokesperson Castro Ngobese.

    742 days ago
  • An SANDF technical team works to restore infrastructure at the polluted Vaal River system. Picture: @SANDFCorpEvents/Twitter

    Vaal River sewage crisis persists due to funding issues

    The area is in the grips of an environmental disaster as pollution and raw sewage continue to spill into the Vaal River.

    747 days ago
  • EFF leader Julius Malema addressing the crowd outside state capture inquiry venue in November 2018. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    EFF ‘pleased’ with SAHRC findings on Malema's comments

    The red berets say those who complained about Julius Malema's utterances have only abused the resources and time of courts and Chapter 9 institutions.

    755 days ago
  • EFF leader Julius Malema addressing media. Picture: Refilwe Pitjeng/EWN.

    What the SAHRC said about Malema's hate speech cases

    The South African Human Rights Commission has found no legal basis for hate speech against EFF leader Julius Malema and one other party member. The commission received five complaints of hate speech dating back to 2016.

    755 days ago
  • FILE: EFF leader Julius Malema at the party’s headquarters. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN.

    SAHRC chair: Malema is not exonerated from wrongdoing

    The commission received complaints about separate statements made over a period of three years by Julius Malema and his EFF colleague Godrich Gardee.

    755 days ago
  • Picture: www.sahrc.org.za

    SAHRC to probe alleged human rights violations at Lusikisiki school

    The commission has agreed that there is prima facie evidence of foul play at the Kwanyathi village institution.

    760 days ago
  • Picture: Pixabay.com

    SAHRC visits NW school were boy (9) was raped

    It’s understood the violation occurred earlier this week when the child was grabbed by an unknown man while waiting for a lift.

    788 days ago
  • FILE: Former Springbok wing and SuperSport analyst Ashwin Willemse talks to Eusebius McKaiser in the 702 studio. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    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.

    789 days ago
  • Picture: Supplied.

    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.

    790 days ago
  • Picture: @SaveTheVaal/Twitter

    #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.

    790 days ago
  • An SANDF technical team works to restore infrastructure at the polluted Vaal River system. Picture: @SANDFCorpEvents/Twitter

    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.

    790 days ago
  • Picture: Freeimages.com

    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.

    830 days ago
  • Ashwin Willemse

    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.

    861 days ago
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