Expropriate land within existing law
AFRA argues that the expropriation of land that labour tenants and farm dwellers currently live on and use must be tested under the existing legal framework.
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Pensioners march against increased water tariffs
On Saturday a group of about 100 pensioners took to the streets of Cape Town against increased water tariffs and evictions.
Activists say water tariff hikes will affect the poor the most
The water tariffs that kicked in on the 1st of July are seen as an attack on the poor by activists.
Suspect appears in court for murder of Khayelitsha child
Community members say that there should be no place for those who murder children in Khayelitsha
Homeless in Silicon Valley: how the heartland of global tech became the epicentre of a housing crisis
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Men aren’t being tested for HIV. How health services can plug the gap
Men make up slightly less than half of the adults living with HIV across the world. Yet they account for nearly 60% of the AIDS […]
Customisation and innovation: the pathway to the future of retail
Something as simple as being welcomed to a shop with a “Good morning, how can I help you?” could soon be a thing of the […]
TAC demands better services at Khayelitsha District Hospital
On Mandela Day, the Treatment Action Campaign protested at Khayelitsha District Hospital demanding better services
In north-eastern Nigeria, traffickers are preying on vulnerable children in IDP camps
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Siyahlala community leader’s shack demolished
Four accused of destroying shack belonging to a community leader of the Siyahlala land occupation in Khayelitsha appear in court,
Bus fare increases a burden to workers
Recent bus fare increases by Golden Arrow Bus Services in Cape Town add to the burdens that workers and their families are expected to carry.
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