The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has hit back at what it describes as misinformation against its workforce, role and composition.
This as the four recent reports it launched earlier this month, are mired in controversy, questioning their credibility.
SAHRC sought to dispel what it termed as a false narrative intended to harm its reputation.
“The commission is deeply concerned about the fact that these four significant reports, which are aimed at addressing critical human rights challenges affecting South Africans, especially the poor and marginalised, have been overshadowed by misconception, misinformation and a deliberate disinformation campaign about the commission’s work and its staff composition,” the commission explained in a press release.
It also sought to set the record straight regarding questions raised about the nationality of its staff.
“The misconception that the majority of staff members employed at the commission are non-nationals is incorrect. The commission confirms that it currently has a staff complement of 169, of which only 7 employees are non-nationals,” said the SAHRC.
The commission reaffirmed its obligation to continue prioritising the protection and promotion of human rights in the country.
It adds that it will also ramp up campaigns to raise public awareness and take steps to ensure that its recommendations are implemented with the aim of upholding human rights in line with the constitution.
