Independent Commission For Human Rights

🇿🇦Good Day South Africans🇿🇦

As we wrap up this year, the Independent Commission for Human Rights wants to thank you for standing with us in the fight for dignity, justice, and equality. We've seen tough times, but we've also seen incredible resilience and solidarity.

To those who've faced challenges, setbacks, or hurt, your strength inspires us. As we head into the new year, let's keep pushing for a world where everyone's rights are respected.

Wishing you peace, joy, and hope for the year ahead. 💛

🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRESIDENT & FOUNDER of ICHR,
MR. SIPHOSETHU YEKANI 🎉

On this special day, the National Executive Committee together with all Provincial Structures — Eastern Cape, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng — join hands and hearts to celebrate the life of a visionary leader, a trailblazer, and the founding pillar of our Commission.

Skhomo. Rhudulu. Mhlatyama. Tshangisa. Zulu. Snuka🫡🫡Mtshana wooNonzaba, Makhuma. Maxesibe🫡🫡

Mr. S. Yekani, President and Founder, today we honour you not only for your birthday, but for the purpose, courage and compassion you carry into every battle for justice.
Because of you, hope began to rise again in communities that had long been silenced.
Because of you, countless individuals believe once more that justice is possible, rights matter, and dignity must always be defended.

Your leadership continues to remind us that a Commission is not built with structures alone, but with heart, sacrifice, and the unwavering commitment of a leader who refuses to abandon the people.

Today, we celebrate:

✨ Your vision — which gave birth to this Commission.
✨ Your strength — which holds the organisation together.
✨ Your courage — which inspires every province, every volunteer, and every defender of human rights.
✨ Your heart for the people — which will forever remain the foundation upon which we stand.

From the National Executive and all provinces (EC, WC, KZN & GP), we declare this day a celebration of a leader who brought light where there was darkness, hope where there was despair, and unity where there was division.

Happy Birthday, Mr. Yekani!
May your life continue to be blessed with strength, protection, wisdom, and many more years of leadership.
The Commission exists because you first believed in its purpose — and today the entire country sees that vision unfolding.

We honour you. We appreciate you. We stand behind you.

Our President Enganyobekuyo.

Your legacy continues. Your leadership leads us. Your vision guides us.

Issued by :

Ms. L Bululu
National Spokesperson
Independent Commission for Human Rights

🚨UNFAIR ALLOWANCES OF OUR SANDF HEROES🚨

The Independent Commission for Human Rights expresses deep concern over the shocking allowance rates received by our brave SANDF soldiers deployed in high-risk combat zones(DRC).

For nearly 25 years, the official danger allowances have remained unchanged, leaving our heroes earning:

R19.63 per day – Danger Allowance

R29.39 per day – Special Danger Allowance

These figures are painfully low for men and women risking their lives.

We are further alarmed by the major funding discrepancy between the allowance amounts reportedly allocated by SADC for deployed soldiers and what soldiers actually received. While allocations were understood to be around R25,000 per month per soldier, many soldiers reportedly received only R7,000 to R12,000 total over several months.

Our soldiers deserve transparency.
They deserve fairness.
They deserve dignity.

The Commission respectfully appeals for urgent attention to this matter, not as a demand, but as a plea for justice for those who protect our nation with courage and honour.

Issued by :

Mr. M Makeleni
Deputy National Commissioner
Independent Commission for Human Rights

🚨PUBLIC STATEMENT🚨

The Independent Commission for Human Rights (ICHR) hereby confirms the removal of Mr. Kosi from his position as National Legal Department Head.

This action follows reports that he allegedly requested fees or financial favours from individuals seeking assistance. The Commission wants to make it clear that ICHR services are 100% free, and no member has the authority to ask the public for money under any circumstances.

The ICHR Executive had no knowledge of any funds or payments linked to Mr. Kosi, and such conduct—if proven—amounts to serious misconduct and goes against the ethical standards of the Commission.

Regarding the Man B case, the matter was assigned to him based on his claim of being an advocate who could assist workers. Unfortunately, his actions did not align with the Commission’s mandate of protecting and promoting human rights with honesty and integrity.

For transparency:
Only Deputy President Ms. S. Mbalo and Deputy National Commissioner Mr. M. Makeleni can make decisions about donations.
No Commissioner may handle donations or request money from the public.

This statement is released to protect the credibility of the Commission and to assure the public that we remain committed to clean, ethical, and transparent human rights work.

The ICHR continues to stand firm with our people, serving without fear, favour, or corruption.

Issued by :
Mr. M Makeleni
Deputy National Commissioner
Independent Commission for Human Rights