Khayelitsha

Lack of recreational facilities for the youth of Makhaza

15th October 2015 Siyavuya Khaya 0

The recent tragedy which occurred at Osi’s place tavern in Makhaza, Khayelitsha, eight young women most of them underage were killed and others injured after a staircase railing collapsed highlights the problem of a serious lack of recreational facilities for township youth.
Elitsha took it upon itself to investigate the extent and the state of recreational and sports facilities for young people in the area. It found that there is only one park which is in a good condition and a dilapidated youth centre, no longer in use.

Khayelitsha residents question police response to domestic violence

15th October 2015 Siphiwo Nkonki 0

It has been a year since the Khayelitsha Commission concluded its work on policing. The work of the commission covered a lot of challenges facing policing in Khayelitsha some of which include domestic violence. It found that the police were ill equipped to deal with cases involving domestic violence and  women abuse.

MyCiti buses take off in Khayelitsha

1st June 2014 Nombulelo Damba 0

After a six month delay the MyCiti buses were finally launched in Khayelitsha, providing a new public transport option for Khayelitsha residents who used to […]

Youth unemployment in Khayelitsha

1st June 2014 Nick Balabala 0

Youth unemployment in South Africa has been described by the COSATU general secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi as a ticking time bomb. There is merit in the […]