Shack dwellers flee violent persecution
Many residents of Siyakhana have fled their homes for fear of their lives. On Wednesday night, several homes were petrol bombed by ‘maphara’.
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UWC students march against GBV and university’s silence on reported cases
Two cases of sexual assault involving three EFFSC leaders at UWC provoked students to march against gender-based violence on campus.
Children are starving to death in Eastern Cape – Human Rights Commission tells government to act
The SAHRC inquiry into child health in the Eastern Cape found that between April 2021 and March 2022, 116 children died of severe acute malnutrition.
Amathole Municipality defends Zondani’s appointment
An uproar by opposition parties and activists on the appointment of corruption-accused Zondani by the Amathole District Municipality has fallen on deaf ears.
Extortion and murder hold back development in Delft
Cape Town has not been able to find contractors willing to risk involvement in its construction projects in Delft.
Khayelitsha matriculants make up for taxi strike and stayaway
Despite being badly affected by taxi related violence that prevented them from attending school, Khayelitsha matriculants are confident that they will succeed in their final exams.
Amathole District Municipality appointment unites opposition in outrage
Opposition parties and community-based organisations in the Eastern Cape reject the appointment s by the Amathole of a former municipal manager, Nokuthula Zondani, as director of community service.
Housing project in Mandela Park stokes tension between backyarders and shack dwellers
Mandela Park Backyarders are adamant that the housing project should benefit their community while the City of Cape Town insists units will be allocated according to the housing waiting list.
Gugulethu residents live in fear after mass shootings
Gugulethu residents say they are not hopeful that police interventions will stem the wave of criminal violence in the township.
Goedverwacht community fed up with Moravian Church
Goedverwatch community tell of bad service delivery from the Moravian Church of South Africa.
Child support grant not linked to teenage pregnancy
A report by the Children’s Institute says that the rate of teenage pregnancy is linked to gender inequality, a lack of sex education and poor reproductive health services.
City of Cape Town takes on extortion mafia, spending millions on security
Extortion is a trending crime that has impacted construction projects nationally. Cape Town is beefing up security and offering rewards for tip-offs.
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