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August 21
South Africa: August Musts Be Used to Condemn Acts of Violence Against Women
Acting Executive Director of the Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI) Lydia Sebokedi says it is imperative to use the month of August to condemn all acts of violence against… Read more »
August 16
South Africa: Women Still Face Barriers in Accessing Land
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has recommended that the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development takes the lead in ensuring the introduction of… Read more »
August 08
South Africa: Existing Employment Equity Act Provisions Remain Relevant
The existing Employment Equity (EE) Act provisions for the 2024 Employment Equity reporting period are still applicable, pending the signing of the EE amendments. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes ICJ Advisory On Occupied Palestinian Territories
Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says South Africa's Cabinet has welcomed an advisory by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the "legal consequences… Read more »
August 02
South Africa: Justice Department Condemns Alleged Racism Incidents
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD) has condemned the alleged acts of racism at South African schools and committed to intensify the awareness of… Read more »
July 29
South Africa: Unesco Inscribes More World Heritage Sites for South Africa
The Presidency has welcomed the latest inscription of South African human rights and liberation struggle sites in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural… Read more »
June 02
South Africa: SAHRC Gives 2024 Elections the Thumbs Up
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has endorsed the 2024 National and Provincial Elections as having been free and fair. Read more »
May 28
Sudan: Escalating Conflict and Dire Human Rights Situation of 'Grave Concern' - Presidency
South Africa has expressed its "grave concern" over escalating armed conflict in Sudan, which has reportedly claimed thousands of lives, destroyed infrastructure and displaced… Read more »
May 21
South Africa: Govt Welcomes ICC Arrest Warrants Application
Government has welcomed the decision by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Kahn KC, on the application for arrest warrants that include Israeli Prime… Read more »
May 09
South Africa: Pandor Condemns Killing and Silencing of Journalists in Palestine
The capacity of journalists to report on events in real-time is crucial, and intimidating or killing members of the media must not be permitted to persist without consequences. Read more »
South Africa: Pandor Highlights Importance of Student Activism in Support of Palestine
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has welcomed the growing international movement of student activism in support of justice for the people of… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Approves Bill Criminalising Hate Crimes, Hate Speech
President Cyril Ramaphosa has given his approval to the Preventing and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill, which criminalises hate crimes and hate speech. Read more »
March 18
South Africa: Human Rights for Only Some, Are Human Rights for None - President
Ahead of Human Rights Day later this week, President Cyril Ramaphosa has reminded the country that "we cannot truly be free until all people are free". Read more »
March 04
South Africa: Celebrating 30 Years of Human Rights
The year 2024 coincides with several historic milestones in the nation's fight for fundamental human rights and freedoms, says Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa. Read more »
March 19
South Africa: South Africa to Commemorate Human Rights Day
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday deliver a keynote address at the national commemoration of Human Rights Day to be held in Sharpeville, Sedibeng District Municipality, in… Read more »
March 14
South Africa: Ethekwini Municipal Workers' Strike Infringes On Human Rights
Cabinet has expressed concerns at the illegal protest action by eThekwini municipal workers, which has seen violence as well as water and power outages. Read more »
March 13
South Africa: Govt Stands By Decision to File Lawsuit Against Israel
South Africa has no regrets about becoming the first country to file a lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to end its "deadly and relentless… Read more »
March 11
South Africa: Men Called to Stand Up Against GBV
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has reiterated its call for all South African men to stand and fight the scourge of rape and gender-based… Read more »
January 12
South Africa: SA Appeals to Top UN Court in Israel-Palestine Matter
Justice and Correctional Services Minister, Ronald Lamola, fears that without the intervention of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Palestinians will be destroyed. Read more »
January 10
South Africa: President Emphasises Importance of Human Rights
With South Africa heading to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague for acts committed by Israel in the context of its attacks on Gaza, President Cyril Ramaphosa… Read more »
South Africa: Several Mpumalanga Farm Owners Issued With Contravention and Prohibition Notices for Violating Laws
The exploitation and ill treatment of workers, as well as disregard of South Africa's labour laws, continues unabated in some of the agricultural sectors in Mpumalanga. Read more »
December 01, 2023
South Africa: National Strategic Plan On GBVF Must Be Prioritised - Cabinet
Cabinet has reaffirmed the need to prioritise the implementation of the National Strategic Plan (NSP) of dealing with the second pandemic of gender-based violence and femicide. Read more »
November 30, 2023
South Africa: Call to End Discrimination Against People With Albinism
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has joined the National Albinism Task Force of South Africa (NATF) in calling for the end of discrimination, hostility… Read more »
November 27, 2023
South Africa: Men and Boys Can Break the Cycle of Violence - President Ramaphosa
As the country marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign, President Cyril Ramaphosa believes that men and boys can break the… Read more »
South Africa: Fight Against Gbvf Must Continue Throughout the Year
City of Ekurhuleni Mayor, Sivuyile Ngodwana, has called on all of society to fight back against Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) every day of the year. Read more »
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