Pensioners march against increased water tariffs
On Saturday a group of about 100 pensioners took to the streets of Cape Town against increased water tariffs and evictions.
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Activists say water tariff hikes will affect the poor the most
The water tariffs that kicked in on the 1st of July are seen as an attack on the poor by activists.
Suspect appears in court for murder of Khayelitsha child
Community members say that there should be no place for those who murder children in Khayelitsha
Men aren’t being tested for HIV. How health services can plug the gap
Men make up slightly less than half of the adults living with HIV across the world. Yet they account for nearly 60% of the AIDS […]
TAC demands better services at Khayelitsha District Hospital
On Mandela Day, the Treatment Action Campaign protested at Khayelitsha District Hospital demanding better services
Siyahlala community leader’s shack demolished
Four accused of destroying shack belonging to a community leader of the Siyahlala land occupation in Khayelitsha appear in court,
Bus fare increases a burden to workers
Recent bus fare increases by Golden Arrow Bus Services in Cape Town add to the burdens that workers and their families are expected to carry.
Law on its own can’t fight gender based violence
Three feminists from different parts of the world and speaking on a panel hosted by the Tshisimani Centre for Activist Education, argued that strict laws are not a deterrent to gender-based violence and rape.
Citizens Shouldn’t Pay Extra to See Their Leaders at Work
The poor cannot see the community engagements on changing the Constitution to expropriate land without compensation.
NHI needs better management – Treatment Action Campaign
Health NGOs support the NHI bill, with some reservations, while private healthcare sounds disappointed.
The National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill: the view of PHM-SA
The People’s Health Movement South Africa (PHM) supports the NHI, but with some reservation.
Gugulethu backyarders protest against rumoured evictions
Ramaphosa Informal Settlement residents say the City should expect more protests if it does not back down from planning evictions.
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