Still a long way to finding culprits of train arson
Government officials used a transport imbizo held in Khayelitsha at the weekend to shift responsibility for catching the culprits of train arson to communities.
Crime
Why journalists in South Africa should do some self-reflection
It is fitting that the apology by the editor of Sunday Times, South Africa’s biggest newspaper, for its serious lapses in editorial independence and judgement […]
Train commuters demand extension of monthly tickets
Prasa has committed to dealing with poor rail services after being pressured by a coalition of civil society organisations under the #UniteBehind hashtag.
Women and children bear the brunt of Cameroon’s conflict
On 7 September 2018, hundreds of women rallied in a stadium in the city of Bamenda, in the north-west region of Cameroon to protest multiple […]
South Africa won’t become less violent until it’s more equal
The release of crime statistics in South Africa always triggers great angst among ordinary citizens, and obfuscation on the part of the South African authorities. […]
Xenophobia in South Africa: why it’s time to unsettle narratives about migrants
Foreign nationals have, yet again, been attacked, displaced and had their shops looted in South Africa. This is an unfortunate – but entirely unsurprising – […]
Communities march against gang violence and crime
Dubbed #BishopLavisShutDown, residents of Bishop Lavis and surrounding townships came out against gang violence, crime and drugs in the area.
Living with albinism in Mozambique
According to Amnesty International there are an estimated 30,000 living with albinism in Mozambique who faced discrimination and ostracization last year, while at least 13 […]
Vigilantism causes tensions in Blikkiesdorp
Blikkiesdorp is on a knife edge following the burning of shacks of those accused of habouring thugs and gangsters.
Ocean View under siege
Established by the Apartheid government as a “coloured” area, Ocean View is turning 50 this year but residents of this south peninsula township feel that they have nothing to celebrate.
Sentencing of farmer to life imprisonment lauded as victory for farmworkers
The sentencing of a violent, psychopathic farmer has been hailed as a victory for farmworkers in that it may deter farmers from assaulting them.
Sexual violence a common reality for learners in Khayelitsha
A study conducted by the HSRC and commissioned by Grassroots Soccer and Soul City Institute show alarming rates of sexual violence towards primary school girls in Khayelitsha.
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