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The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) announced on Friday that it will launch an inquiry into the advertising industry relating to racism.This comes after a TRESemmé advert on Clicks' website depicted natural black hair as "dry and damaged", which drew widespread criticism and inspired nationwide protests by the EFF. The SAHRC met with the management…

Buang Jones (Jan Gerber/News24) Government has been rocked by multiple claims that funding meant to assist its fight against Covid-19 has been looted.The South African Human Rights Commission is set to flex its investigative muscles to probe corruption in Gauteng.The SAHRC's announcement came on the same day Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku was placed on…

The SA Human Rights Commission said it is concerned about the City of Cape Town's reluctance to help with the investigation into the eviction of a naked man.MPs condemned the actions of law enforcement officers, and ANC and EFF MPs questioned the City's attitude towards its poor, black residents.The City said it was a regrettable,…

The SAHRC will take the City of Cape Town to court after a man was dragged naked from his shack in Khayelitsha.SAHRC commissioner Chris Nissen said there was "absolutely no excuse" for the City's action.The city's mayor acknowledged the circumstances were "shameful", but defended its right to stop "illegal invasions".The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC)…

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. (Gallo Images) The SA Human Rights Commission is investigating social media posts depicting Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma as an ape.It is unclear who the creator of the post is, as it appears to have been widely shared, says commission head advocate Tseliso Thipanyane.In response to the post, ANC deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte called the poster…