Parliament, Wednesday, 26 March 2025 – The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development will tomorrow visit the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in KwaZulu-Natal.

Committee Chairperson Mr Xola Nqola said the committee had received numerous complaints about a toxic work environment at the SAHRC. The committee previously held a meeting where Commissioners responded to the complaints. The committee resolved to meet with SAHRC staff to gain a better understanding of the complaints. The committee has already visited the Western Cape and Gauteng SAHRC provincial offices.

The programme for tomorrow, Thursday, 27 March, is:

09:00–10:00

Tour of the SAHRC

10:00–13:00

Meeting with Staff: SAHRC provincial office

14:00–17:00

Oversight visit: State Attorney’s Office


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For media enquiries or interviews with the Chairperson, please contact:
Name: Rajaa Azzakani (Ms)
Tel: 021 403 8437
Cell: 081 703 9542
E-mail: razzakani@parliament.gov.za