Farm murders in the spotlight at SAHRC public trial
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will hold a public trial regarding farm murders in Johannesburg on Monday and Tuesday next week. This, after AfriForum earlier submitted formal complaints at the SAHRC against the careless attitude of the Department of Police towards the continued wave of farm attacks and farm murders in the country. According to the records of AfriForum, 91 farm attacks and 42 farm murders were reported in South Africa since January 2014.
AfriForum will on Monday give a presentation about the importance of prioritising farm murders. Several other roleplayers, including victims of farm attacks, are also expected to make presentations to the Commission.
All interested members of the public and media are welcome to attend the trial.
Details are as follows:
Date: 15 and 16 September 2014
Place: SAHRC Head Office, 33 Hoofd Street, Braampark Forum 3, Braamfontein.
Time: 9:00 – 16:30