Browsing: Human Rights

The SAHRC says Walter Sisulu University broke the law by deploying armed private security against protesting students and failing to respond meaningfully to their demands.

A report by the South African Human Rights Commission has exposed racial discrimination in Hartbeespoort, ruling that black applicants were denied equality and dignity in access to state‑owned shoreline land.

Wendy Zimasa Bhengu, a GBV survivor from Rustenburg, reflects on a lifetime of trauma from childhood abuse and an abusive marriage, and now uses her story to advocate for stronger protections and support for all survivors.

SACD has filed an urgent application to dissolve the CRL Rights Commission’s Section 22 Committee, arguing government oversight threatens religious freedom.

The High Court in Kimberley has clarified when a magistrate should be recused, emphasising that only proven bias justifies removal.

PanSALB confirms Sesotho sa Leboa as the inclusive name for Northern Sotho, uniting all language varieties and their speakers.

SAHRC reveals systemic service delivery failures in North West, exposing families to sewage, unsafe water, and neglected infrastructure across 14 municipalities.

The High Court has set aside the eviction of Noor-Banu Allie in District Six, criticising both the owner’s conduct and the City’s housing response.