ARTICLES RELATING TO SAHRC

Apology over racist tweet accepted

2013-05-16 20:10

The FW de Klerk Foundation has formally accepted the apology of a man who allegedly posted a racist tweet.

Marikana cops may have noted vital info

2013-05-16 13:56

Potentially critical information could be contained in the pocket-books of officers deployed to Marikana during last year's wage-related unrest, the Farlam Commission on Inquiry has heard.

Marikana cop 'must take some blame'

2013-05-14 19:47

Police officer Major General Charl Annandale should take some blame for last year's fatal shootings in Marikana in the North West, the Farlam Commission on Inquiry has heard.

SAHRC to present textbook findings

2013-04-20 14:38

An interim report following hearings into the alleged non-delivery of textbooks is being compiled and will soon be presented to Parliament, says the SA Human Rights Commission.

Academy guilty of rights violations

2013-04-08 16:12

Bloemfontein arts academy Creare Training Centre has been found guilty of human rights violation, the SA Human Rights Commission says.

Complaint lodged over student article

2013-04-05 17:15

The Young Communist League of SA has lodged a complaint over an opinion piece in the University of Cape Town's student newspaper, the SA Human Rights Commission says.

Cops won't comment on Marikana 'cover-up'

2013-03-23 17:00

The SAPS has refused to comment on allegations made by the SA Human Rights Commission that police were covering up events surrounding the Marikana shooting.

SAHRC welcomes refugee ruling

2013-03-20 07:19

The SA Human Rights Commission has welcomed a court ruling that the department of home affairs must re-open a refugee reception office in central Cape Town by July.

Municipality subpoenaed in toilet probe

2013-03-13 17:54

The SA Human Rights Commission has subpoenaed the Moqhaka local municipality over its failure to enclose toilets in Rammulotsi in the Free State.

Fransman irks Jewish board

2013-03-12 20:09
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The SA Jewish Board of Deputies has approached the SA Human Rights Commission over recent remarks by Deputy International Relations Minister Marius Fransman.

Housing MEC welcomes fraudster's sentence

2013-03-05 22:27

Local Government and Housing MEC Ntombi Mekgwe has welcomed Lenasia land fraudster Mandla Dlamini's sentence of three years' imprisonment.

Water complaints flood SAHRC

2013-03-03 13:27

The SA Human Rights Commission has received 144 complaints in the past two years about the quality and supply of water, the Sunday Independent reports.

No arrests yet in brutality case

2013-02-28 16:42
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No arrests have yet been made after police officers were videotaped dragging a 27-year-old Mozambican man, who later died in police custody, behind a vehicle, the IPID says.

Pistorius 'cursed for supporting gays'

2013-02-27 10:04

Murder accused Oscar Pistorius is cursed because he openly supported homosexuals, a controversial Cape Town pastor has claimed.

DA: Old age homes in disrepair

2013-02-24 22:04

Several old age homes in the country are in need of repair and maintenance, the Democratic Alliance says.

SAHRC to probe initiation school

2013-02-05 21:46

The SA Human Rights Commission is investigating the events which led to the death of a woman at a Northern Cape initiation school, it says.

SAHRC probing child protection register

2013-01-21 20:15

The SAHRC is probing claims that the government had not implemented the National Child Protection Register.

Farmworkers to hand over 'peace policy'

2013-01-18 11:10

Farmworkers are “trying a new strategy” and are set to march in De Doorns to hand over a “peaceful strike policy”, the Food and Allied Workers’ Union says.

Commission to probe abuse claims

2013-01-16 20:04

Claims of inhumane treatment of striking Western Cape farmworkers will be investigated, the SA Human Rights Commission says.

Agreement to resolve Lenasia 'glitches'

2012-12-07 11:21

Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale and SA Human Rights commissioner advocate Lawrence Mushwana have agreed to resolve temporary "glitches" around the Lenasia housing issue.

Lenasia inspections to start

2012-12-04 18:01

An assessment of illegally built houses in Lenasia will start soon, Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale says.

Sexwale: Solution must be lawful

2012-11-28 20:06

Whatever solution is found to the Lenasia housing problem, it must be "within the law", Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale says.

Halt on Lenasia demolitions welcomed

2012-11-24 16:00

An order by the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg that has again halted the demolition of houses in Lenasia, has been welcomed by the SA National Civic Organisation.

Housing dept probing Lenasia land sales

2012-11-22 19:48

The Gauteng housing department and the Banking Association of SA have teamed up to investigate the illegal sale of land in Lenasia, south of Johannesburg.

Unions, parties weigh in on Lenasia

2012-11-20 20:51

Unions, political parties and the government have entered the fray in the recent demolition of houses built on illegally sold land in Lenasia.

 

Cops could have Marikana footage

2013-05-16 15:44

Police officers doing duty in Marikana during last year's strike-related violence could have more information about what happened, the Farlam Commission on Inquiry has heard.

Marikana anger 'directed at police'

2013-05-15 20:08

Striking Lonmin mineworkers directed their anger at police officers during last year's wage-related unrest, the Farlam Commission on Inquiry has been told.

SAHRC under fire over Tatane findings

2013-04-30 18:05

The SA Human Rights Commission has come under fire from MPs over its finding on the killing of Free State protester Andries Tatane.

SAHRC satisfied with toilet progress

2013-04-10 21:38

The SA Human Rights Commission has expressed satisfaction with the enclosing of toilets in Rammulotsi, the Free State.

UCT: Student race piece problematic

2013-04-05 17:24
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A student newspaper piece about love and race, which sparked a complaint, is problematic in many ways, the University of Cape Town says.

Some schools still without textbooks

2013-04-03 07:08
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The first school term is over and some schools - mostly in Limpopo and the Eastern Cape - have not yet received textbooks, according to a report.

Cops accused of Marikana cover-up

2013-03-22 22:11

The police and their management are covering up events surrounding the Marikana shooting, the SA Humans Rights Council claims.

Minister queried over child register

2013-03-13 22:34

Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has battled to explain why there were fewer than 500 offenders' names on the Child Protection Register.

Man to clean Westdene graves after insult

2013-03-13 14:50
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The man who announced on Facebook that he would host a party to celebrate the anniversary of the Westdene dam disaster will clean the victims' graves.

SA women face rights challenges

2013-03-09 12:11

Women continue to face challenges in accessing their rights, the Human Rights Commission says.

Water complaints flood SAHRC

2013-03-03 13:36

The SA Human Rights Commission has received 144 complaints in the past two years about problems with the quality and supply of water, it has been reported.

Church book declared hate speech

2013-02-28 17:35
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The contents of a book, Die Raadsplan by Living Hope Ministries and its founding pastor, Willie Smit, amount to hate speech, the SA Human Rights Commission says.

SAHRC to study Xingwana footage

2013-02-27 19:37

The SA Human Rights Commission will study footage on Women, Children and People with Disabilities Minister Lulu Xingwana's comments about young Afrikaner men and Calvinism, it says.

Lenasia land scam man pleas for freedom

2013-02-25 19:27

A man, convicted of fraudulently selling land in Lenasia, has pleaded with the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court not to send him to prison.

1 000 officials convicted of housing fraud

2013-02-21 20:39

More than 1 000 officials have been convicted of fraud related to sub-standard government housing, the department of human settlements says.

Time to act on child education – SAHRC

2013-01-31 13:13

South Africa needs to develop an education system that will ensure every child receives good basic education, the SA Human Rights Commission says.

HRC to probe Child Protection Register

2013-01-20 21:24

The Democratic Alliance has welcomed the decision by the SA Human Right Commission to investigate the failure of the Child Protection Register.

Workers accuse police, farmers of brutality

2013-01-17 17:44

The SA Human Rights Commission is investigating at least 20 complaints of brutality against striking Western Cape farmworkers, it has said.

SAHRC condemns attacks on elderly

2013-01-08 13:37

The SA Human Rights Commission says government should be taking more action to prevent the ongoing physical and sexual abuse of elderly people.

SAHRC concerned by Lenasia plan

2012-12-06 22:11

The unilateral adoption of a plan for Lenasia by the human settlement and Gauteng housing departments was done without consultation, the SA Human Rights Commission says.

Solution must be lawful, Sexwale says

2012-11-28 21:01

Whatever solution is found to the Lenasia housing problem, it must be "within the law", Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale says.

Sexwale to visit Lenasia sites

2012-11-26 13:28

Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale will visit Extension 13 in Lenasia following the demolition of houses illegally erected on government land.

Lenasia demolitions on hold

2012-11-23 12:06

The Gauteng housing department and SA Human Rights Commission have reached an agreement to halt the demolition of illegally-built houses in Lenasia.

Dept, bankers probe Lenasia land sales

2012-11-22 19:46

The Gauteng housing department and the Banking Association of SA have teamed up to investigate the illegal sale of land in Lenasia.

Lenasia: Punish crooked officials - ANC

2012-11-20 17:48

Action needs to be taken against government officials involved in the illegal sale of land in Lenasia, the Gauteng ANC says.

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