Human Rights Day: The most famous SAHRC cases in South Africa

Human Rights Day is happening on 21 March.

You can complain about violations here.

The SAHRC takes human rights complaints. Send as much detail as you can.

Here’s more about this important day, and the most famous SAHRC cases.

HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: FAMOUS SAHRC CASES

Human Rights Day commemorates Sharpeville (1960).

The day reminds us about South African history. It’s also a good day to think about the country’s future.

The SAHRC represents rights violations. All violations are considered.

We have a right to water, housing, and fair treatment.

Anyone who violates your rights could be charged.

What are some of their most famous cases?.

SAHRC CASES

Here are some of the most famous SAHRC cases in South Africa.

Contact the SAHRC to lodge your own complaint.

STEVE HOFMEYR AND LGBTQI RIGHTS

Singer Steve Hofmeyr was brought before the SAHRC for his comments about Disney and LGBTQI people. Steve had to pay up and apologize on his Facebook page, according to The South African news.

SASSA VS THE DA

SASSA and non-payment prompted the DA to send an SAHRC complaint. Social grants are important. Non-payment affected many South Africans.

GAUTENG’S WATER CRISIS

Gauteng’s water crises was also ‘escalated’ to the Human Rights Commission.

ADS VIOLATING HUMAN RIGHTS

Complaints have also come after ads declared were ‘racist’. No discrimination is also a human right.

ABOUT THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

The SAHRC started on 2 October, 1995.

The organisation has authority in South Africa’s courts.

The SAHRC sees to violations and complaints.

If someone has violated your rights, you have a right to complain. SAHRC matters can be heard from a single complainant, or on a group’s behalf.

Anyone in South Africa can contact the HRC.

CONTACT THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

You can contact the SAHRC to lodge a complaint.

Contact the SAHRC at their website.

Download complaints forms from the same link, or send an e-mail to the SAHRC requesting them.

You can also call the following number: +27 11 877 3600.

Reach your provincial office from the switchboard.

It’s your right to complain.