Radio documentary on the Marikana Massacre
On Thursday 16th August 2012, the state and its heavily armed police force, under pressure from the mine bosses, government officials and the NUM leadership, […]
Political violence
Divisions over shale gas in Morocco
The return of prospecting companies is raising hopes, amongst some, of an economic upturn in this region hard hit by poverty, as well as fears over potential shale gas exploitation on this land dedicated to grazing
Is it ok to kill hostel dwellers for political reasons, but NOT ok to kill politicians for various reasons?
Independent Community Activist for Human Rights & Social Justice and Elitsha contributor, Vannessa Burger was one of the witnesses of the ongoing Moerane Commission, which investigates underlying causes of political killings in KZN, wrote an opinion piece for us. The Commission will sit again in August and political parties are expected to testify.
Mbeki predicts increased repression in rural areas
Moeletsi Mbeki has predicted that the African National Congress will, as part of a strategy to reverse the party’s dismal performance in the metros in the local government elections, strengthen the power of chiefs over their subjects in rural areas. Mbeki was delivering a lecture on race, class and the making of modern South Africa at Tshisimani Centre in Cape Town recently.
Now the third land activist murdered in Cape Town – Philela Gilwa
Another land activist and leader of the group of backyarders from Town 2 who are occupying land next to Khayelitsha Magistrate court has been killed. Philela Gilwa, 23 was stabbed in Khayelitsha on Saturday night.
Man accused of killing land activist granted bail
Mthunzi “ Ras Moziah” Zuma’s alleged killer, Alfred Bangini (59) was granted bail of R500 by the Khayelitsha Magistrate court today. Zuma was one of […]
SAPS ‘catch and release’ policy and the law of inequality
The rumours began on 9 April. Two notorious hostel hitmen had allegedly been released from custody – one from Westville Correctional Services Facility, the other […]
Glebelands Solidarity Month 13 March – 13 April
Call for community support, solidarity, action and awareness
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