City of Cape Town to remove homeless people from city centre
“We believe that this decision will only further marginalize and traumatize an already vulnerable population”
– Homeless Action Coalition
Cape Town
Not a tap nor a toilet for the 200 people living in this Cape Town informal settlement
The private owners of the land will not apply to the City of Cape Town for services to be extended to the occupants and are applying for their eviction. The Human Rights Commission says new government policy requires the city to provide services.
Residents protest for EPWP cleaning jobs
Ward 95 residents blocked Baden Powell Drive demanding transparency from the councillor in EPWP job appointments.
New Khayelitsha police station has no forensics capacity, computer or phone
The new police station in Makhaza that came as result of the Khayelitsha Commission of Inquiry of 2012 is not living up to the recommendations.
Xenophobia and the Scapegoating of Immigrants
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.
Don’t GNU forget about me
Khayelitsha residents attending the speak-out organised by Cry of the Xcluded decried the loss of every sense of security.
Public Protector finds government is failing victims of GBV
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.
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.
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.
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