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South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC)
National Institution overview
Formed
October 2, 1995; 28 years ago (1995-10-02)
Type
Chapter nine institution
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Headquarters
27 Stiemens Street, Braamfontein
Employees
160
Annual budget
R204 608 000
National Institution executives
Prof. Bongani Christopher Majola, Chairperson
Fatima Chohan, Deputy Chairperson
Adv. Tseliso Thipanyane, Chief executive officer
Parent National Institution
None (Independent)
Key documents
Constitution s.184
Human Rights Commission Act (Act 54 of 1994)
Website
www.sahrc.org.za
Map
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) was inaugurated in October 1995 as an independent chapter nine institution. It draws its mandate from the South African Constitution by way of the Human Rights Commission Act of 1994.[1]
^"About the SAHRC - Overview". South African Human Rights Commission. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
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