Human Rights Day is commemorated on March 21, annually, to remind South Africans about the sacrifices that accompanied the struggle for the attainment of democracy in South Africa.

Human Rights Day serves as a stark reminder of the persistent and evolving challenges facing marginalised communities in South Africa, Wayne Ncube, the national director of Lawyers for Human ...

Human Rights Day in South Africa is linked with 21 March 1960, and the events of Sharpeville. On that day 69 people died and 180 were wounded when police fired on a peaceful crowd that had ...

and Freedom Day on April 27 should be a moment of celebration. However, Amnesty International South Africa has emphasised that the fight for true human rights and dignity continues. Despite the ...

South Africans will be commemorating Human Rights Day on 21 March. Various activities will be held in different parts of the country to reflect and appreciate the freedom South Africa enjoys today ...

South Africa’s Human Rights Day is commemorated each year on 21 March, the anniversary of the killing of more than 60 protesters in 1960 by the apartheid government’s security forces in what ...

South Africa commemorates Human Rights Day, under the theme ‘Deepening a culture of social justice and human rights’. The Constitution Hill Human Rights Festival takes place from 21 to 24 March.

Human Rights Day is an important reminder of the struggles and triumphs that have shaped South Africa’s journey towards equality, dignity and justice. At its heart, this day calls on us to reaffirm ...

South Africa celebrates Human Rights Day on 21 March to honour those who fought for democracy and the rights all citizens enjoy today. This is an opportune moment to reflect on the progresses made ...