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The Constitution states that the fundamental rights of all South Africans will be protected and respected. These rights are listed in the Bill of Rights along with the circumstances when it may be permissible to limit these rights. Various government bodies and institutions have been set up to ensure that rights are protected. |
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If your rights have been violated you can report the matter to one of the following bodies:
The SAHRC is a national institution that ensures everyone’s human rights are protected and observed.
To lodge a complaint, complete the online complaint form or email complaints@sahrc.org.za. The SAHRC will usually not be able to help you where:
Contact the SAHRC if you are unsure whether your case is one that the SAHRC will handle. For more information, contact the Western Cape Office: Matthew Du Plessis If you believe the police have violated your rights, you can contact the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID).IPID will conduct independent, impartial, and thorough investigations of alleged criminal offences committed by members of the South African Police Services or members of the Metro Police Services.
IPID will investigate only the matters specified in the IPID Act, please read the complaint procedure for more information. You can e-mail your complaint to complaints@ipid.gov.za or fax it to 021 949 3196. Cape Town Office Postal Address: Private Bag X 43, Bellville, 7535 George Office Physical Address: 101 York Street, Ground Floor, Nedbank Building, George If you want to complain about a member of a government department, you should contact the Public Protector. The Public Protector is an independent institution that has the power to investigate, report on and resolve improper conduct in all government departments.
Anyone can complain to the Public Protector, who will investigate the complaint. If the Public Protector finds that the complaint is justified, they'll do whatever they can to find a solution to the problem and recommend changes to the system. If you've been unable to solve the problem by talking to the official and their supervisor, you should write to the Public Protector. Include the following information in the letter:
The Public Protector, in some instances, may require a statement under oath before investigating. If you need help with the complaint, you can phone the Public Protector's Office. There are trained staff members who will listen to a complaint, big or small, and conduct investigations. Public Protector's Office Postal Address: Western Cape Regional Office, PO Box 712, Cape Town, 8000 If your employer has violated your rights, you should contact the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) (after you have tried to sort the matter out at work). The CCMA is a dispute resolution body mandated to solve workplace conflicts. The CCMA will:
For more information contact: Cape Town Office Postal Address: Private Bag X9167, Cape Town, 8000 George Office Physical Address: 2 Cathedral Square, 62 Cathedral Street, George, 6529 If you experience discrimination (treated unfairly) because of your sex (gender), you should contact the Commission on Gender Equality.
The Commission on Gender Equality protects gender equality in South Africa through effective monitoring and litigation. When making a complaint, you should try to provide as much information as possible. Complaints are strictly confidential. For more information contact: Physical Address: 5th Floor ABSA Building, 132 Adderley Street, You can also lodge a complaint online. |
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