Despite a court order, the WC Education Department is still failing some learners
Schools are busy with mid-year exams while some learners are still waiting to be placed in the Western Cape.
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Sex workers call for decriminalisation bill to be signed into law
“We’re tired of the talk, and want action and for sex workers to be taken as human beings”
Election week photos
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 vote for crime reduction, youth employment and service delivery
Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain voters want more police visibility, jobs for the youth and servicing of informal settlements.
Court orders WCED to find schools for all unplaced learners
Victory for Equal Education, parents and learners as High Court orders Western Cape Education to place learners within 10 days.
Khumbulani Pride march remembers victims of hate crimes
The march in Gugulethu remembered those killed for their sexual orientation and raised a number of unsolved cases with the police.
Remembering the Nakba and the ongoing struggle for Palestinian liberation
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.
Outsourcing waste collection leads to illegal dumping in Khayelitsha
Workers providing cleaning services to the City of Cape Town through an outsourced company were not paid their salaries for three months.
Queer sports and free expression on Freedom Day
Queer people celebrated Freedom Day in Makhaza by playing sports and open mic performance.
Blowey residents spend child grants on paraffin
Blowey residents have been without electricity since the October fires that destroyed 150 shacks.
IEC commits political parties to respect the voter ahead of May election
70 political parties are contesting the upcoming national elections to be held on the 29th of May.
Impoverished workers barricade N2
Workers providing cleaning services to the City of Cape Town through an outsourced company have not been paid their February and March salaries.
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