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#Gouws
The South African Human Rights Commission will today institute proceedings at the Equality Court in Gqeberha against Mr Renaldo Gouws, a Member of Parliament, for the alleged racial utterances relating to online media posts.
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Media Statement: South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on the ‘k- word’ posts and alleged xenophobic utterances by Minister Gayton McKenzie
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#Gouws
Following assessment of the content, the Commission has concluded that utterances allegedly made by Mr Gouws constitute hate speech and/or harassment as contemplated in terms of sections 10 and 11 of the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act
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On the complaint about Indians mistreating black people in KwaZulu Natal. Objective assessment shows that Mr Malema was calling for the proper treatment of black people by Indians. Statement is not hurtful. #EFFHateSpeechFinding
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Media Advisory: Who is entitled to access to healthcare in South Africa? sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahrc…
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Media Statement: South African Human Rights Commission opens investigation on Zanzou incident sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahrc…
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Media Statement: South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) notes concerning remarks made by Mr Nhlamulo ‘Nota’ Baloyi sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahrc…
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Media Statement: SAHRC takes Mr Nhlamulo ‘Nota’ Baloyi to the Equality Court for alleged hate speech sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahrc…
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BREAKING: Equality Court makes a finding that the Black First Land First (BLF) political slogan "Land or Death" is hate speech.
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Dear Thobekile
Please forward these to lditeho@sahrc.org.za. Our colleagues in the Free State Office will look into the matter and advise accordingly. Landline is 051 447 1130
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The state aims to destroy recovered goods
What kind of state destroys food instead of redistributing it to millions of people suffering from hunger - Pregs Govender
#SAHRC_Unrest_Dialogue
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Commissioner Sandra Makoasha and Dr Eileen Carter, SAHRC Eastern Cape Provincial Manager at the Equality Court in Gqeberha, to institute proceedings against Mr Renaldo Gouws, a Member of Parliament, for the alleged racial utterances relating to online media posts.
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Media Advisory: SAHRC proceeds with litigation against Mr Renaldo Gouws for alleged hate speech sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahrc…
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On the complaint about ‘Kiss the boer’. The singing of the struggle song does not constitute hate speech. The song is figurative and political. The song does not call for the killing of boers. #EFFHateSpeechFinding
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MEDIA STATEMENT: SAHRC RESPONSE TO ALLEGATIONS ABOUT ITS ROLE,
WORK AND COMPOSITION
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Media Statement: SAHRC takes Mr Ronald Gouws to the Equality Court for alleged hate speech and racist utterances. sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahrc…
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Our Government must wake up. We can’t have a government that is unable to measure the flooding of people to the country. There are right wingers, terrorists being trained in SA - Prof Pityana
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Media Statement: South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) calls for swift and thorough investigation into the killing of Imam Muhsin Hendricks sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahrc…
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Media Statement : SAHRC Condemns Unlawful Evictions and Calls for Constitutional
Compliance and Protection of the Vulnerable
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Comment: Let us see the law enforcement agencies using the same vigor they are using going house to house to confiscate stolen goods to go after those that looted millions in government that were meant to uplift the poor.
#SAHRC_Unrest_Dialogue
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The brutal murder of Elvis Nyathi on Wednesday night, the 6th April 2022, is a tragic and outrageous act of vigilantism that must be condemned by all law abiding people. #Diepsloot
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On Complaint that Mr Malema called for the slaughter of white people. Although the statement can be construed by white group as hurtful, but the context is important. Mr Malema said white people will not be killed under his leadership, Dr Van Der Berg.
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SAHRC Chair Chris Nissen on a monitoring exercise in Cape Town. He raises concern on how people of Khayelitsha are affected by harsh weather and lack of service delivery.
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Media Statement: SAHRC institute legal proceedings against the unlawful denial of non-nationals and undocumented persons from entering and receiving medical treatment at public health care facilities sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahrc…
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If these threats of violence are followed through by supporters of the EFF or other people participating in the march, such may lead to harm and the violation of human rights. #ShutdownSA
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#Breaking South Africa has won the 2020 international moot competition!!!!! @eNCA @SABCNewsOnline @GCISMedia @DOJCD_ZA @DBE_SA @Newzroom405 @KhuselaS @Lesufi
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The Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform has identified that Africans own an average of 4% of the land and whites still own 72%,according to the 2017 Land Audit. #ECMalnutrition
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Media Statement: The South African Human Rights Commission notes incorrect statements by Mr Kenny Kunene around Miss South Africa sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahrc…
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Morning Kamo. You can send an email to complaints@sahrc.org.za or go to our website sahrc.org.za and lodge complaint online.
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Media Statement: SAHRC’s investigation around operation “Vala Umgodi” at a disused mine shaft in Stilfontein, North West Province sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahrc…
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Media Statement: SAHRC welcomes judgment in Kopanang Africa against Xenophobia & 3 Others V Operation Dudula & 12 Others, High Court sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahrc…
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The recent reported incidence of alleged gang raping of 8 women in Krugersdorp is a course for serious concern.#illegalmining #krugersdorp
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None of the statements passed the legal threshold of hate speech. #EFFHateSpeechFinding
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The Commission does its work without fear or favour. It makes its findings according to law. Members of the public who feel aggrieved by the findings can approach the courts for review, CEO Tseliso Thipanyane.#MalemaHateSpeechFinding
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Today the SAHRC met with the DA and received an official complaint about largescale human rights violations by the South African national government against rural South Africans.
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Monitoring| The SAHRC Chairperson, Rev Chris Nissen, earlier inspecting the sewage spillage drains in Khayelitsha Site B, Cape Town. The community informed the Commission that the situation has been ongoing for more than 3 weeks to date without assistance from authorities.
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SAHRC is taking action relating to a video circulating on social media in which the Mayor of Matjhabeng, Mr. Nkosinjani Speelman, in the FS, refers to members of the Coloured community.. using words that are not only offensive but may also negatively touch on their dignity.
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Media Statement: SAHRC confirms that Eben Etzebeth’s legal team has served it with a High Court application for review sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahrc…
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SAHRC’s Free State Office has today obtained an order against Masilonyana Municipality and the Municipal Manager in Lejweleputswa District, to immediately take necessary steps to ensure there is a supply of safe drinking water to residents of Winburg, Free State.
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Hi Hlathi, our North West Provincial Office is aware of the matter. There are a number of complaints received.
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Media Statement: The SAHRC calls for social harmony in the country as South Africa observes the 2025 Heritage Day
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Media Statement: South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) investigates concerning remarks made on Open Chats podcast
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@siphosethungom1 please send to smutlwane@sahrc.org.za
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#FarmMurders The SAHRC thus confirms that it is investigating a complaint it received in regard social media utterances glorifying farm murders, utterances which are directed against persons based on their race.sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahrc…
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Tweet by Mr Gardee calling Mr Maimane ‘Garden Boy’ is insulting and offensive but does not amount to hate speech. Both people share same status as members of parliament. Context was applied in terms of race, historical background etc. #MalemaHateSpeechFinding
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"Refugees come with skills at all levels. Whether its running a spaza, but they come with skills (that the country would need)," Ms Salami
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Our complaints email is complaints@sahrc.org.za or online sahrc.org.za and lodge complaints online.
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Media Statement: The South African Human Rights Commission records its concern over the delayed implementation of the BELA Act sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahrc…
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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHO) is commemorated each year on 17 May and is aimed at raising awareness on lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-sexual, inter-sex and queer (LGBTIQ) rights as human rights.
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Sello Hatang, starts session by asking some intriguing questions
What do you do when you are made not to walk the streets of #Phoenix because you are black? What do you do when you are denied access to a mall because you are black?
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Media Statement: SAHRC calls for the City of Johannesburg to plan for emergency housing for fire victims sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahrc…
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Public Lecture| The South African Human Rights Commission will on Monday, 15 September 2025, host a public lecture on: “Democracy in the age of disinformation”, in collaboration with the Sol Plaatje University’s Faculty of Humanities in Kimberley, Northern Cape.
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Media Statement: South African Human Rights Commission statement on alleged harassment and hate speech utterances by Mr Ngizwe Mchunu sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahrc…
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The South African Human Rights Commission (Commission) welcomes the decision of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) to grant the Commission leave to intervene as a third party in the matter of Semenya v Switzerland (application no. 10934/21) #CasterSemenya
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Interview alert: Commissioner Tshepo Madlingozi will be on @Powerfm987 on Human Rights Day speaking about human rights in South Africa in the context of the law.
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Media Statement: The South African Human Rights Commission appalled by social media comments about Hoerskool Driehoek Tragedy sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahrc…
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#OldFlag The SAHRC calls on all South Africans to observe, respect and uphold the rule of law.
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The chair found toilets in the male wards on bad state and rotten food in the freezer. The hospital has a 54% vacancy rate.
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@SAHRCommission Chair Bongani Majola at Messina Hospital as part of his visit to Limpopo to inspect health facilities. He is very sad to note the state in which the hospital is in. The hospital has a 54% vacancy rate.
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#JobSeekersSA We are hiring: Senior Legal Officer (DPSA Level 12) - permanent position – Gauteng Provincial Office
Salary: All inclusive package of R869 007 per annum, which can be structured accordingly.
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Participation| The SAHRC, represented by its Anti-Racism, Education and Equality Focal Area, attended Day 3 of the Pan-African Parliament's 5th ordinary session of its 6th Parliament.
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The South African Human Rights Commission wishes to inform the media and members of the public that Advocate Tseliso Thipanyane is no longer employed by the Commission. His contract as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Commission expired on 31 May 2022.
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..the safety and freedoms of all South Africans need to be guaranteed and thus the State, particularly the South African Police Service (SAPS) needs to ensure the safety of all within South Africa from the scourge of crime – including crimes committed on farms.#FarmMurders
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Media Statement: SAHRC Mourns the Passing of Deputy Chairperson, Priscilla Jana sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahrc…
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The SAHRC has identified quality education, poverty, unaffordable school uniforms, high drop out rate and alcohol abuse as some of the challenges that affect children.
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Media Advisory: The South African Human Rights Commission takes Eben Etzebeth to the Equality Court sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahrc…
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Summit|The SAHRC will on 8-9 July 2025, host a summit on “Disinformation as Human Rights Threats?”
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Interview Alert: South African Human Rights Commission opens investigation on Zanzou incident
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#OldFlag The Commission is therefore deeply disturbed by expressions, mostly via social media, in clear violation of this court judgement, which found the gratuitous display of the Old Flag as hate speech.
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Media Statement: SAHRC intends to meet with the Department of Health, CoGTA and National Consumer Commission to address current challenges of food poisoning sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahrc…
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The Commission calls on all stakeholders, including government departments and community members, to remember and uphold with compassion, the rights of refugees and asylum seekers who have sought refuge and safety in our country. #WorldRefugeeDay
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The South African Human Rights Commission led by its Chairperson Adv Bongani Majola will on Saturday 06 August 2022 visit Matholesville and Kagiso in Krugersdorp following reports of a crisis in the area. #Krugersdorp
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Media Statement : SAHRC makes Submission to Meta Oversight Board regarding Continued Display of Apartheid Flag sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahrc…
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Media Statement: SAHRC Urges the Minister of Basic Education to Reconsider the date for Re-opening Schools for Grades 7 and 12 sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahrc… #schoolsreopening
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Those who do not agree with our findings they can take take them to court for review, Spokesperson, Gail Smith #MalemaHateSpeechFinding
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#humantrafficking
There are concerns that Mpumalanga is being used as a gateway for trafficking persons, particularly women and children, from neighbouring countries to other provinces in the country and beyond.
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What is striking is that locals have complained for years about their safety, and the crime associated with these illegal mining operations in their midst. #illegalmining #krugersdorp
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Media Statement: The South African Human Rights Commission takes Angelo Agrizzi to the Equality Court sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahrc…
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Media Statement: SAHRC to Take Action on Politician’s Alleged Utterances sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahrc…
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#FarmMurders The rights to life, freedom and security of the person, equality and dignity are cornerstones of our constitutional democracy and thus hold a pre-eminent space in terms of the spectrum of rights. sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahrc…
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There is widespread misunderstanding of what constitutes hate speech in South Africa, Spokesperson, Gail Smith. #EFFHateSpeechFinding
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The Commission further calls on the South African Police Service (“SAPS”) to provide the necessary resources to investigate the reported deaths, elements of criminality, as well as quelling concerns of retaliatory xenophobic attacks. #Cofimvaba
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"Nobody has a RIGHT to discriminate against black people" -Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi responding to the question on how compelling Prime Media impacts on the right to trade, association and freedom of expression. #RacialDiscriminationAdverts
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The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) has noted with concern the growing number of acts of intimidation circulating on social media threatening civil society organisations in the country. #CivilSociety
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The Right to Equality| Everyone is equal before the law and has the right to equal protection and benefit of the law.
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Media Statement: SAHRC celebrates the role of women in defending human rights and working towards a society imbued with gender justice
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Media Statement: SAHRC Condemns the Actions of Officials Seen Dragging a Naked man From His Shack for Demolishing sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahrc…
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@SAHRCommission condemns these racially divisive utterances, as they go against the non-racialist values upon which South Africa’s constitutional democracy is founded and will therefore refer the matter to the Equality Court. sahrc.org.za/index.php/sahrc… #Malema
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Commissioner Tshepo Madlingozi at the Grand Chamber, European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in France. The SAHRC, @CGE_ZA and other stakeholders are part of the delegation attending case of Caster Semenya v Switzerland.
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