Theme: 31 Years of Human Rights in South Africa and 30 Years of the South African Human Rights Commission
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), in collaboration with the Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria, and the Barney Pityana Foundation, coridally invite you top a Human Rights Lecture on Thursday, 2 October 2025, at the Javett Art Centre, University of Pretoria.
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This year marks 31 years of human rights in South Africa, 30 years since the founding of the SAHRC, and the 80th birthday of Prof. Nyameko Barney Pityana, a pioneering leader in human rights and democracy.
The keynote address will be delivered by Chief Justice Mandisa Maya, followed by a high-level panel featuring representatives from civil society, academia, business, and international partners.
The lecture will reflect on South Africa’s human rights journey, the challenges of inequality, governance, and corruption, and the future of human rights globally. It will also honour the life and legacy of Prof. Pityana, whose vision of people-centred justice continues to inspire generations.
Event Details
Date: 2 October 2025
Venue: Javett Art Centre, University of Pretoria
The conference will be live-streamed on the Centre for Human Rights YouTube Channel
For more information, please contact:
Tel: +27 (0)12 420 6345
sabeeha.majid@up.ac.za