Extortion and murder hold back development in Delft
Cape Town has not been able to find contractors willing to risk involvement in its construction projects in Delft.
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Khayelitsha matriculants make up for taxi strike and stayaway
Despite being badly affected by taxi related violence that prevented them from attending school, Khayelitsha matriculants are confident that they will succeed in their final exams.
Housing project in Mandela Park stokes tension between backyarders and shack dwellers
Mandela Park Backyarders are adamant that the housing project should benefit their community while the City of Cape Town insists units will be allocated according to the housing waiting list.
Gugulethu residents live in fear after mass shootings
Gugulethu residents say they are not hopeful that police interventions will stem the wave of criminal violence in the township.
Goedverwacht community fed up with Moravian Church
Goedverwatch community tell of bad service delivery from the Moravian Church of South Africa.
Child support grant not linked to teenage pregnancy
A report by the Children’s Institute says that the rate of teenage pregnancy is linked to gender inequality, a lack of sex education and poor reproductive health services.
City of Cape Town takes on extortion mafia, spending millions on security
Extortion is a trending crime that has impacted construction projects nationally. Cape Town is beefing up security and offering rewards for tip-offs.
Khayelitsha water maintenance causes absenteeism on first day back at school
Poor attendance on the first day of school was caused by a water outage in Khayelitsha.
South Africans in solidarity with Palestine
Demonstrations in solidarity with Palestine were held today, 11 October, in major cities in South Africa.
Cape Floods: Eleven dead and thousands homeless without help from City
The recent floods in Cape Town devastated informal settlements, particularly in low lying areas that ironically offers them security from forced removal since the land is not deemed habitable.
Cosatu protests for decent work
Cosatu and its affiliates commemorated the International Day of Decent Work, 6 October, with marches in urban centres around the country. Elitsha attended the actions in Cape Town, King William’s Town in the Eastern Cape, and Tshwane.
Khayelitsha clinics equipped for eye screening
The official launch of these services took place in Khayelitsha, Michael Mapongwana clinic, but they are also available in other areas such as Mfuleni and Nolungile clinic in Site C.
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