South African Human Rights Commission Archives

Exorbitant increases in electricity tariffs would put further strain on the nation’s poorest residents- SAHRC

Exorbitant increases in electricity tariffs would put further strain on the nation's poorest residents. Eskom's request to recover R8 billion for the 2021–2022 fiscal year retroactively was recently approved by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). Widespread objection to the large rise has resulted in requests for the electricity company to reevaluate its anticipated 36% raise for 2025. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Thursday, Chris Nissan Chairperson of […]

26 September 2024

Local

Ebrahim Patel to appear before SAHRC hearings into July unrest

The Minister of Trade and Industry Ebrahim Patel will on Friday morning appear before the South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC) hearings into the Gauteng leg of the July 2021 unrest. About 350 people died in the week-long spree of violence and looting that caused billions of rand in damages to businesses and infrastructure in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. On Thursday the commission heard that socio-economic challenges could have prompted residents […]

25 February 2022

Local

H&M commits to diversity changes, says SAHRC

H&M committed to diversity appointments, training, policy adjustment and reporting back following an engagement with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), the rights organisation said on Friday. "The steps taken include... the appointment of managers on diversity and inclusiveness both at a global and national level," said SAHRC spokesperson Gushwell Brooks in a statement. The company also committed to training its managers and staff about transformation and racism. It […]

7 April 2018

News

SAHRC to tackle race and diversity within business sector

With the heat on retailer H&M subsiding, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it is taking a firm stance on the business sector and human rights abuse. The commission voiced its disappointment at the recent H&M ad campaign that featured a black boy modelling a hoodie with the words "coolest monkey in the jungle" printed on it. While H&M has publicly apologized for the ad and encouraged constructive input from […]

24 January 2018

South African Human Rights Commission

Exorbitant increases in electricity tariffs would put further strain on the nation’s poorest residents- SAHRC

Ebrahim Patel to appear before SAHRC hearings into July unrest

H&M commits to diversity changes, says SAHRC

SAHRC to tackle race and diversity within business sector

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