Parliament, Monday, 25 May 2026 – The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development has called for public comment on the candidates for vacancy on the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
The objects of the Commission are to promote respect for human rights and a culture of human rights, promote the protection, development, and attainment of human rights and to monitor and assess the observance of human rights in the Republic.
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The Commission is in Gauteng Province. Futhermore, the candidates must:
- be a South African citizen and fit and proper person to hold office of the Commission, as contemplated in section 193(1) of the Constitution.
- have a record of commitment to the promotion of respect for human rights and a culture of human rights.
- be a person with applicable knowledge or experience with regards to matters connected with the objects of the Commission; and
- comply with any other requirements prescribed by national legislation, in particular section 5 (b) the South African Human Rights Commission Act, 2013 (Act No. 40 of 2013).
All candidates will be subjected to suitability screening and verification of qualifications. Nominations / applications must reach Mr Vhonani Ramaano, Committee Secretary by no later than 8 June 2026 at 14h00. Nominations / applications should be emailed to Sahrc@parliament.gov.za. Enquiries: Mr V Ramaano: 083 709 8427 or Sahrc@parliament.gov.za.
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