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Reporting Human Rights Complaints

Human rights abuses: Report these to the South African Human Rights Commission.

(See: SAHRC)

Gender-specific human rights abuses (female and male): Report these to the Commission on Gender Equality. (See: CGE)

Complaints about government officials: Report these complaints to the Public Protector.

(See: Public Protector)

Complaints about unreasonable or unfair administrative decisions: Follow up the complaint in terms of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000.

(See: Section 33: Just Administrative Action)

Complaints about police officials: Report these to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID).

(See: Reporting a Case of Police Misconduct)