UPDATE | SA Human Rights Commission’s Directives Not Legally Binding, ConCourt Rules

Human rights body mulls asking parliament for binding powers

The SA Human Rights Commission says it is considering approaching parliament to pass a legislative amendment giving it the power to make its directives binding.

ConCourt rules Human Rights Commission cannot issue binding directives

The apex court has dismissed the SAHRC’s appeal to have its directives automatically enforced, but insists it remains a “potent” rights guardian.

UPDATE | SA Human Rights Commission’s directives not legally binding, ConCourt rules

Directives that emerge from SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) investigations are not legally binding, the Constitutional Court has ruled.

Constitutional Court rules Human Rights Commission cannot issue binding directives

The apex court has dismissed the SAHRC’s appeal to have its directives automatically enforced but insists it remains a “potent” rights guardian

Constitutional Court says Human Rights Commission cannot issue binding directives

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the South African Human Rights Commission lacks the authority to issue binding directives, requiring parties to seek court intervention for enforcement.

South Africa: Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II Strengthens Regional Cooperation

[SAnews.gov.za] Mokhotlong, Lesotho - Strong regional cooperation between South Africa and Lesotho has emerged as a defining feature of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, with government emphasising partnership as key to unlocking long-term water and economic security.