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.
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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.
South Africans in solidarity with Palestine
Demonstrations in solidarity with Palestine were held today, 11 October, in major cities in South Africa.
Cosatu protests for decent work
Cosatu and its affiliates commemorated the International Day of Decent Work, 6 October, with marches in urban centres around the country. Elitsha attended the actions in Cape Town, King William’s Town in the Eastern Cape, and Tshwane.
Simba workers on strike over unlawful deductions
The workers say Simba has unlawfully been deducting money for transport for the last six years. The company has agreed with the two registered unions at its plant and warehouse, to pay a once-off R30,000 compensation to each worker.
Inner city residents call for an inclusive Joburg
Unions and NGOs convened a meeting this Saturday to build a collective response to the housing crisis in inner city Johannesburg.
Ten points about ‘illegal’ mining
The public discourse on ‘illegal’ mining or zama-zamas has reached fever pitch with communities on Johannesburg’s west rand erupting in protest this week against the violence of zama-zama gangs. Here, David van Wyk explores ten points to get behind this ‘confusion’ or lack of critical thinking.
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