Buang Jones has withdrawn from being nominated as commissioner in the SAHRC

Summary:

Former Gauteng head of the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), Buang Jones, has withdrawn from the race to be considered for a commissioner position due to a toxic culture at the institution. The withdrawal comes after a scathing letter was sent to the portfolio committee on justice and correctional services, highlighting various concerns, including irregular re-employment of staff members, commissioners overstepping their powers, low staff morale, and mishandling of official matters. The letter also mentioned an instance where a report on Stellenbosch University's alleged human rights violations was released without proper evidence.