Women’s cooperatives overcome water wars and climate drought in Rojava
Ever since devastating twin earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria on the night of 5-6 February killing over 50,000 people and displacing millions, the world’s attention […]
Health
Climate activists march on Human Rights Day against fossil fuels
To mark Human Rights Day and to stand in solidarity with the global climate movement, the marchers called for system change.
Nehawu strike comes to an end
The union has hailed the strike as a success for forcing the government back into the bargaining council and securing gains for their members before this year’s wage negotiations even begin.
Nehawu promises to intensify strike
The indefinite strike by the union is set to resume on Tuesday this week.
Nehawu goes ahead with strike
The union is appealing an interdict against their strike action and spent the first day rallying workers in Khayelitsha’s public facilities to join the strike.
Calls for revolution at Social Justice Assembly
The author argues that the Social Justice Assembly needs to overcome the social and political distance between the poor and the NGOs championing their cause.
Doctors march for jobs in the Eastern Cape
Doctors and their union accuse the government of turning a blind eye to the critical shortage of doctors.
2022 in pictures
These are some of the stories we brought you in 2022. Expect more to follow in 2023.
Remember Babita Deokaran! Act against corruption in department of health, demand activists
Led by Defend Our Democracy, activists called for Gauteng Premier Lesufi to take action against corruption in the health sector.
HIV/Aids stigma still real
Despite strides being made on the science front when it comes to the treatment of HIV, activists say stigma remains a big problem in communities.
Cape Town’s toilets that are too hazardous to use
Residents of Khayelitsha’s informal settlements have to contend with communal toilets that do not flush or portable toilets they have to clean out themselves.
Ritshidze report reveals ill-treatment of vulnerable people at healthcare centres in KZN
Sections of marginalised communities are denied access to healthcare in KZN.
en