South Africa's Human Rights Commission is once again at the centre of a national debate, as calls grow from some quarters for the institution to be disbanded, following a petition that has reportedly gathered thousands of signatures. Critics argue the SAHRC has lost public trust and is not effectively reflecting the concerns of ordinary citizens, while others warn that scrapping a constitutional body designed to protect human rights would weaken the country's democratic foundations. We spoke to Siyabulela Jentile, Executive Director of Civic Root Advocacy….

<p>South Africa's Human Rights Commission is once again at the centre of a national debate, as calls grow from some quarters for the institution to be disbanded, following a petition that has reportedly gathered thousands of signatures. Critics argue the SAHRC has lost public trust and is not effectively reflecting the concerns of ordinary citizens, while others warn that scrapping a constitutional body designed to protect human rights would weaken the country's democratic foundations. We spoke to Siyabulela Jentile, Executive Director of Civic Root Advocacy&hellip;.</p>