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SAHRC calls for a human rights-centric and pro-poor 2025 Budget
19th February 2025 The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ Commission) has made a submission to the National Treasury regarding the 2025 Budget. In its... →
South Africa has failed to deliver access to enough water for millions – a new approach is needed
19th February 2025 South Africa is one of only 52 countries that guarantee access to water as a human right. “Access” from a human rights perspective means that water... →
Registration delays at SARS are costly for taxpayers and the fiscus
19th February 2025 South Africa’s fiscus needs every rand in tax revenue it can get, but potentially lucrative revenue streams are out of reach because tax... →
Uganda discharges all eight Ebola patients, health minister says
By: Reuters 19th February 2025 Uganda has discharged eight people after they recovered from Ebola although at least 265 contacts remain under quarantine, its health minister... →
Commonwealth urges Uganda to release detained opposition politician
By: Reuters 18th February 2025 The Commonwealth called on Tuesday for Uganda, a member of the 56-nation group, to release opposition politician Kizza Besigye, saying his... →
ActionSA Requests SAHRC Investigation and Urgent Parliamentary Hearing Into KZN Health Crisis
18th February 2025 ActionSA will write to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), requesting an urgent investigation into the ongoing medication shortage... →
DA commits to uphold 'mutually beneficial partnership' with Trump administration 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 18th February 2025 The Democratic Alliance said on Tuesday despite ideological and policy differences in the Government of National Unity, the DA, and its coalition... →
DA welcomes clarity on PEPFAR funding freeze
18th February 2025 The DA is pleased to see that the Director-General (DG) in the Department of Health (NDoH), Dr Sandile Buthelezi, has released clear guidance to... →
