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Signing of Sign Language Bill a victory for the deaf: SAHRC

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent signing of the Sign Language Bill into law is victory for the deaf community. It has described as historic the making of Sign Language the country’s 12th official language. SAHRC Commissioner, Andre Gaum, says they are assessing the implications to ensure that institutions make services accessible to those who use sign language. “It is a victory for the realising of […]

22 July 2023

News

HRC conducts fact-finding mission in Bo-Kaap

By Tauhierah Salie The South African Human Rights Commissioner, Chris Nissen led a walkabout in Bo-Kaap on Wednesday, following an engagement with the community in June over alleged human rights violations, as a result of the construction of 15 buildings in the area. Western Cape high court Judge Henney granted an order against six respondents on 6th July, to restrain anyone from committing acts of arson or vandalism, or entering […]

26 July 2018

Local

Momberg likely to miss deadline to file opposing papers in contempt application

Convicted racist Vicki Momberg has not yet filed an answering affidavit in the contempt of court application launched by the Human Rights Commission for not complying with an Equality Court order. Friday was the deadline for Momberg to file an affidavit stating reasons why she is opposing the application. Momberg has failed to comply with an order made by the Equality Court in June last year‚ instructing her to pay […]

7 April 2018

human rights commission

Signing of Sign Language Bill a victory for the deaf: SAHRC

HRC conducts fact-finding mission in Bo-Kaap

Momberg likely to miss deadline to file opposing papers in contempt application

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