South Africa’s war on social justice defenders: The assassination of Shawn ‘Paps’ Lethoko
Shawn “Paps” Lethoko is the latest social justice defender to be assassinated. Calls are mounting for government ministers to account.
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Food protests in Joburg and Cape Town
Hungry communities called for an end to food wastage and high food prices on World Food Day.
Cape taxi sector deploys peace ambassadors
Taxi associations are hopeful that the peace ambassadors can bring stability to the industry in the province.
Serial killings of young women in Vhembe villages
The police suspect a syndicate is behind the abduction, murder and butchery of young women in Vhembe.
Bridging scholarship and struggle: International land conference at UWC calls for alternative property rights
The minister of land, UWC rector and the scholars and activists attending the conference urged for collective land control.
From Snake Park to Mogalakwena: Communities expose mining’s human toll
Mining continues to wreak social and environmental damage to communities across southern Africa.
14 classrooms for 2,000 learners at Limpopo school as department delays construction
The SGB has been applying for new classrooms since 2007.
Barghouti and Corbyn slam Trump’s 20-point peace plan
The Palestinian politician, Dr Mustafa Barghouti, and Jeremy Corbyn, the former leader of the British Labour Party, were speaking in Cape Town.
Thousands march in Cape Town to demand action against Zionism and Israel
Religious and political leaders are calling for an end to the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
From docks to tech, workers resist complicity in Gaza genocide
There are grounds in law for workers to refuse work that contributes to Israel’s war on Palestine.
Commuters delayed as taxi violence closes Khayelitsha-Somerset West route
Taxi routes from Khayelitsha and Mfuleni to Somerset West have been closed due to taxi violence.
Khayelitsha residents bash councillors and political parties
An imbizo in Khayelitsha had community members showing their dissatisfaction with political parties.
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