TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 1
2. QUESTION 1: CAMPAIGN ORGANISATIONS AND PRESSURE
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GROUPS
3. QUESTION 2: PUBLIC RELATIONS PLAN FOR THE SAHRC 6
3.1 Research 7
3.2 Objectives 8
3.3 Programming 8
3.4 Evaluation 10
4. QUESTION 3: POSTER FOR GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATORS 12
5. CONCLUSION 13
6. SOURCES CONSULTED 14
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, 1. INTRODUCTION
Public relations plays an important role in helping organisations communicate with the
public, build trust, and respond to social issues. In South Africa, campaigning
organisations, pressure groups, and government bodies use public relations to raise
awareness and share important information. The 30 June 2026 protest against illegal
immigration highlights how organisations can bring public attention to issues affecting
communities (The Citizen, 2026). Public relations can also help the South African
Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) address xenophobia and promote human rights.
In addition, clear communication is important during election periods to ensure that
the public receives accurate and useful information. These areas show how public
relations can support effective communication and public participation in South Africa.
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1. INTRODUCTION 1
2. QUESTION 1: CAMPAIGN ORGANISATIONS AND PRESSURE
3
GROUPS
3. QUESTION 2: PUBLIC RELATIONS PLAN FOR THE SAHRC 6
3.1 Research 7
3.2 Objectives 8
3.3 Programming 8
3.4 Evaluation 10
4. QUESTION 3: POSTER FOR GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATORS 12
5. CONCLUSION 13
6. SOURCES CONSULTED 14
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, 1. INTRODUCTION
Public relations plays an important role in helping organisations communicate with the
public, build trust, and respond to social issues. In South Africa, campaigning
organisations, pressure groups, and government bodies use public relations to raise
awareness and share important information. The 30 June 2026 protest against illegal
immigration highlights how organisations can bring public attention to issues affecting
communities (The Citizen, 2026). Public relations can also help the South African
Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) address xenophobia and promote human rights.
In addition, clear communication is important during election periods to ensure that
the public receives accurate and useful information. These areas show how public
relations can support effective communication and public participation in South Africa.
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