South Africa’s (SA) Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel, has urged the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to continue safeguarding the rights of citizens and holding institutions accountable.
Speaking at the Commission’s 30-year celebration in Johannesburg, Gauteng province, Nel highlighted the crucial role the Chapter Nine institution has played in addressing human rights violations and unconstitutional conduct.
“For three decades, the SAHRC has been more than a watchdog. It has been an institutional expression of that very commitment, a catalyst and a companion to our Constitution, helping transform rights from paper into daily realities,” said Nel. He added that the Commission’s investigations into issues such as racial discrimination, service delivery failures, and violence in schools have made human dignity tangible for SA’s most vulnerable communities.
–ChannelAfrica–
