The South African Human Rights Commission has responded to a Supreme Court of Appeal ruling on the binding nature of its recommendations. The case involved a complaint by farm occupiers who were denied access to water. The Commission found rights violations and directed the farm owners to restore water access, but the owners refused. The Court ruled that the Commission's directives are not legally binding without a court order. The Commission is now considering its next steps, including a possible appeal to the Constitutional Court. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to SA Human Rights Commissioner, Advocate Sandra Makoasha