Justice at last for victims of Life Esidimeni calamity
Victim families call for the NPA to move with speed in prosecuting former Gauteng health MEC, Qedani Mahlangu, and former mental health head, Dr Makgabo Manamela.
Johannesburg
Lesufi’s Green Army face a jobless tomorrow
Over 90,000 recruits are left in limbo as Lesufi’s Nasi iSpani project is in turmoil.
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.
Gauteng charities face closure as Dept of Social Development stops funding
Gauteng Social Development department has capacity issues, and cannot do the work NGOs do,” says an NGO director.
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.
Asylum seekers fear for their future in South Africa
KAAX and 40 civil society organisations raise red flags on the White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration, and Refugee Protection.
Nzimande puts NSFAS under administration
Student organisations have welcomed the move by Nzimande but warn that it does not immediately solve the problems at Nsfas.
The teachings of HIV, TB and Covid: Value community healthcare workers more
Community healthcare workers are indispensable to fighting health epidemics yet most are treated as volunteers deserving only of a stipend.
Beware the future plots to capture the state
Civil society organisations have collectively responded to the Zondo Commission report on state capture.
South African journalists stand in solidarity with their colleagues in Palestine
The number of journalists killed in Palestine in the last three months is almost double the 63 killed over 20 years in the Vietnam War.
2023: The wrap
A summary of stories reported by Elitsha this year.
Protesters demand permanent Gaza ceasefire
Protesters from across South African political divisions agree that a just and lasting peace in Palestine requires the end of Israeli occupation.
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