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Shack dwellers flee violent persecution

17th Nov 2023 Mzi Velapi 0

Many residents of Siyakhana have fled their homes for fear of their lives. On Wednesday night, several homes were petrol bombed by ‘maphara’.

Khayelitsha matriculants make up for taxi strike and stayaway

28th Oct 2023 Papama Mninzi 0

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.

Activist advocate Ayanda Gladile ‘killed by the township he sought to better’

21st Aug 2023 Asive Mabula 0

Advocate Ayanda Gladile was described as someone who had dedicated his life to the struggle. A R100,000 has been offered for information leading to the arrest of his killer/s.

Thousands of learners left behind by taxi strike

11th Aug 2023 Asive Mabula 0

The Western Cape education department says that at the height of the strike, 852,259 learners stayed home from school in the province.

Taxi strike closes five hospitals

10th Aug 2023 Asive Mabula Mzi Velapi 0

The taxi protest in the Western Cape has shuttered clinics at the same time as the number of people needing treatment for violent injury has spiked.

Films on disability, load shedding and black hair awarded at Khayelitsha festival

5th May 2023 Lihle Krwala Asive Mabula 0

Local film festival recognises local talent.

Bertha Movie House in Khayelitsha to host 3 day film festival

27th Apr 2023 Asive Mabula 0

The three-day festival is about showcasing local stories and talent.

Nyanga commuters happy with resumption of train services

24th Apr 2023 Lihle Krwala 0

The partial re-opening of the central line in Cape Town has brought a collective sigh of relief from commuters.

Learners with spiritual calling ejected from schools

3rd Apr 2023 Asive Mabula Lihle Krwala 0

A calling to hear ancestral voices has got some learners suspended from school.

Late learners battle to get placed in school

9th Mar 2023 Lihle Krwala 0

The department says it is doing its best to place learners who applied late.

Taxi blockade in Khayelitsha causes thousands of learners to miss school

15th Feb 2023 Vincent Lali 0

The ongoing blockade of learner transport operators in Khayelitsha has resulted in over 13,000 learners missing school since Monday.

Khayelitsha school aims for 90% in physical science

14th Feb 2023 Lihle Krwala 0

The Grade 12 learners at the school this year say they are feeling the pressure to beat the 70% pass rate achieved by the class of 2022.

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