The targeted monitoring activities are scheduled to take place as follows:

Date                : Wednesday, 28 August 2024

Time               : 09:00 AM to 16:30 PM

Areas              : Barkly West and Warrenton

Details of monitoring activities are as follows:

Barkly West:

• The Commission will monitor health care service delivery and overall facility conditions at the Professor ZK Mathews Hospital as well as the Barkly West Police Station to assess the protection and observance of human rights.

Warrenton:

• The Commission will monitor the state of public infrastructure, including roads, water, and sanitation infrastructure, which are critical for the wellbeing and dignity of residents. Monitoring will continue with an assessment of health care services and facility conditions at the Warrenton Community Health Centre.

The targeted monitoring activities are part of the Commission’s mandate to oversee the implementation and adherence to human rights standards in public institutions and infrastructure. The Commissioners will engage with local authorities, staff, and community members to gather information, identify challenges, and offer recommendations to improve service delivery and the protection of human rights.

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Prepared by the Northern Cape Provincial Office of the South African Human Rights Commission.

For further information contact Mr. Uzair Adams, the Provincial Manager, at Tel: 054 332 3993; Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Mr. Nduduzo Majozi, Human Rights Officer at Tel: 054 332 3993 / Cell: 066 278 2331; Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.