May Day rallies call for action against unemployment and poverty
The trade union federations celebrated International Workers Day with rallies around the country.
Regions
Neglected Limpopo stadium a ‘mess’
Athletes in the area say the stadium is not in a good condition for any sport code.
Women farmworkers demand land
Women farmworkers protest in Cape Town, demanding land redistribution, eviction protection, food security, and housing.
‘No One Is Illegal!’: Marchers call for unity, justice and an end to xenophobia
Organisers called for unity of the poor and a renewed focus on dignity, justice and equal access to services for all who live in South Africa.
Saftu takes ‘jobs bloodbath’ protest to Samancor Chrome
The protesters said Samancor Chrome has failed to provide jobs and training to people in Marikana.
Hopes of blind learners fade as new Limpopo school lies abandoned
Blind learners endure crumbling classrooms as R198-million Limpopo school project remains incomplete.
Staff, medicine and water shortages in Eastern Cape clinics – SAHRC demands answers
The EC Department of Health has been given until 30 March to address all outstanding complaints.
Flood-hit Vhembe villages give an ultimatum to government
The villagers have threatened to stay away from the upcoming local government elections.
SAPS says army deployment is progressing well
The SANDF chief says the soldiers deployed in communities will show no mercy to criminals
Wave of farm evictions in Ceres leaves families without housing
The Witzenberg Justice Coalition is fighting evictions from farms in the Ceres area.
Promised toilets, Limpopo school told to close instead
The Limpopo education department promised new sanitation blocks at Mabila Primary but delivered a notice to close instead.
‘Anti-poor’ and ‘pro-privilege’: The Cry of the Xcluded describe the national budget
The social relief of distress grant stays at R370 while the poor are getting poorer.
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