Xenophobia in South Africa: why it’s time to unsettle narratives about migrants
Foreign nationals have, yet again, been attacked, displaced and had their shops looted in South Africa. This is an unfortunate – but entirely unsurprising – […]
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Communities march against gang violence and crime
Dubbed #BishopLavisShutDown, residents of Bishop Lavis and surrounding townships came out against gang violence, crime and drugs in the area.
Land activists want speedy land reform, restitution and an end to evictions
A group of about 100 land activists marched to Parliament to demand speedy expropriation of land without compensation.
“It’s time for Denel to move way from our communities”
A memorial service for the workers killed in an explosion at Rheinmetall Denel Munition was held on Thursday evening.
Intersectionality is key to women’s struggles
A seminar was held on Tuesday, 28 August on the challenges facing women’s access to resources from the land and sea.
No money to reconstruct scene at “Killing” Koppie
The authorities charged with investigating the perpetrators of the Marikana massacre are unable to the job for lack of funding – and evidently for a lack of political will.
Ocean View under siege
Established by the Apartheid government as a “coloured” area, Ocean View is turning 50 this year but residents of this south peninsula township feel that they have nothing to celebrate.
Housing organisations march for decent houses
Housing organisations marched against evictions that are a feature of the state’s response to the growing wave of land occupations around the City.
Sentencing of farmer to life imprisonment lauded as victory for farmworkers
The sentencing of a violent, psychopathic farmer has been hailed as a victory for farmworkers in that it may deter farmers from assaulting them.
Workers and community picket against closure of children’s hospital
A hospital for children is facing imminent closure after withdrawal of funding by the Department of Health.
Farmworkers and housing organisations support amendment of Constitution
The final hearing on the amendment of Section 25 of the Constitution was held in Cape Town this past weekend.
Sexual violence a common reality for learners in Khayelitsha
A study conducted by the HSRC and commissioned by Grassroots Soccer and Soul City Institute show alarming rates of sexual violence towards primary school girls in Khayelitsha.
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