In a significant ruling, the Constitutional Court of South Africa has upheld a decision by the Supreme Court of Appeal, confirming that directives issued by the South African Human Rights Commission are not legally binding. While the Commission retains its powers to investigate complaints and make findings on human rights violations, the judgment makes it clear that it cannot enforce compliance through its directives. The ruling raises important questions about the powers of Chapter 9 institutions and what this means for accountability and human rights protection in South Africa. Mpho Sithole spoke to SAHRC Commissioner Nomahlubi Khwinana

In a significant ruling, the Constitutional Court of South Africa has upheld a decision by the Supreme Court of Appeal, confirming that directives issued by the South African Human Rights Commission are not legally binding. While the Commission retains its powers to investigate complaints and make findings on human rights violations, the judgment makes it clear that it cannot enforce compliance through its directives. The ruling raises important questions about the powers of Chapter 9 institutions and what this means for accountability and human rights protection in South Africa. Mpho Sithole spoke to SAHRC Commissioner Nomahlubi Khwinana

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South Africa's Constitutional Court upholds previous SAHRC court decision 

South Africa is stepping up preparations for its leadership role in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), as the country's Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) hosts a three-day high-level Inter-departmental workshop with SADC Secretariat to align government priorities ahead of the country's SADC chairship. The session brings together senior government officials, state-owned enterprises, development finance institutions, and representatives from the SADC Secretariat in Gaborone, Botswana. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report

South Africa is stepping up preparations for its leadership role in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), as the country's Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) hosts a three-day high-level Inter-departmental workshop with SADC Secretariat to align government priorities ahead of the country's SADC chairship. The session brings together senior government officials, state-owned enterprises, development finance institutions, and representatives from the SADC Secretariat in Gaborone, Botswana. Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report

South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation hosts workshop ahead of the country's SADC chairship

The Maasai people, who have lived in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania- a UNESCO World Heritage Site say they are not ready to leave the area in the name of conservation. This after they protested in one of Tanzania's most important tourism destinations over their eviction. The protests on World Heritage Day sought to highlight UNESCO's complicity in the Tanzanian government's long-standing plan to evict them from the area .A panel of eight UN experts recently issued a public statement saying conservation efforts must not come at the expense of human rights. For more on the issue Nhlanhla Mahlangu spoke to Linda Poppe, head of Survival International's German office

The Maasai people, who have lived in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania- a UNESCO World Heritage Site say they are not ready to leave the area in the name of conservation. This after they protested in one of Tanzania's most important tourism destinations over their eviction. The protests on World Heritage Day sought to highlight UNESCO's complicity in the Tanzanian government's long-standing plan to evict them from the area .A panel of eight UN experts recently issued a public statement saying conservation efforts must not come at the expense of human rights. For more on the issue Nhlanhla Mahlangu spoke to Linda Poppe, head of Survival International's German office

Maasai people in Tanzania protest over eviction in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

South Africa is facing a growing waste crisis, generating an estimated 122 million tonnes of waste every year, yet nearly 90% of it still ends up in landfills. Despite having robust waste management legislation, challenges such as weak enforcement, limited infrastructure, and low landfill costs continue to undermine progress. Compared to countries like Australia and Spain, which recover much of their waste, South Africa is falling significantly behind. Experts, including Peter Ezra, are now calling for a shift toward smarter, data-driven waste management systems that not only reduce environmental impact but also create cost savings and long-term value for businesses. Mpho Sithole spoke to Peter Ezra, Managing Director of Rokiwaste.

South Africa is facing a growing waste crisis, generating an estimated 122 million tonnes of waste every year, yet nearly 90% of it still ends up in landfills. Despite having robust waste management legislation, challenges such as weak enforcement, limited infrastructure, and low landfill costs continue to undermine progress. Compared to countries like Australia and Spain, which recover much of their waste, South Africa is falling significantly behind. Experts, including Peter Ezra, are now calling for a shift toward smarter, data-driven waste management systems that not only reduce environmental impact but also create cost savings and long-term value for businesses. Mpho Sithole spoke to Peter Ezra, Managing Director of Rokiwaste.

South Africa's Constitutional Court upholds previous SAHRC court decision

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