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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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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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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[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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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 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 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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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 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 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.
