Xenophobia remains a persistent issue in South Africa, and as our country continues to grapple with the triple challenge of poverty, inequality and unemployment, immigrants frequently become scapegoats for broader systemic issues.
Khayelitsha residents attending the speak-out organised by Cry of the Xcluded decried the loss of every sense of security.
Dilapidated infrastructure, water shortages, network problems and lack of electricity have been cited as some of the causes for the failure of South Africa’s criminal justice system in dealing with cases of gender-based violence.
Schools are busy with mid-year exams while some learners are still waiting to be placed in the Western Cape.
“We’re tired of the talk, and want action and for sex workers to be taken as human beings”
As the votes continue to be counted, the hopes and voices of ordinary South Africans are condensing into a call for change.
Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain voters want more police visibility, jobs for the youth and servicing of informal settlements.
Victory for Equal Education, parents and learners as High Court orders Western Cape Education to place learners within 10 days.
The march in Gugulethu remembered those killed for their sexual orientation and raised a number of unsolved cases with the police.
The PSC used the Nakba rally to get political parties to sign a pledge to pass legislation in support of boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) against Israel.
Workers providing cleaning services to the City of Cape Town through an outsourced company were not paid their salaries for three months.
Queer people celebrated Freedom Day in Makhaza by playing sports and open mic performance.
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