Activists march to end oil and gas exploration by TotalEnergies
Environmental activists are demanding an end to the use of fossil fuels and a move to 100% renewable energy.
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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.
Backyarders in Stellenbosch want houses or might occupy the golf course
Stellenbosch backyard dwellers declare that they have exhausted peaceful engagement with the municipality
Taxi protest in Cape Town – Photo essay
The protest called by Santaco left thousands stranded on the first day of the two-day action.
Public servants strike for 10% across the board
The unions are demanding 10% across the board and the withdrawal of the unilateral implementation of a 3% increase by government.
Farmworkers say 2012 strike changed little
Farmworkers say the 2012 demands for improvement of working and living conditions have still not been met
Public sector unions demonstrate around the country
The unions are adamant that they will go back to the streets in demand for a 10% salary increase.
River Club development highlights questionable process by City of Cape Town
The authors argue that the City of Cape Town has not been an impartial authority in giving approval to the development.
Activists march against austerity budget
The finance minister announced the extension of the SRD grant by a year while activists are calling for a basic income grant of R1,500 a month.
Shack dwellers allocated then denied houses
Three families who were allocated houses in Forest Village in Eerste Rivier want answers from the MEC for human settlements after they discovered that ‘their’ houses are occupied.
Science and maths success in township schools
Amidst the shambles of many public schools in South Africa today, a story of success in the teaching and learning of science and maths.
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