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.
Cape Town
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.
Thousands march against gender-based violence
Women from all walks of life joined the march to Parliament to highlight gender-based violence in South Africa.
Pensioners march against increased water tariffs
On Saturday a group of about 100 pensioners took to the streets of Cape Town against increased water tariffs and evictions.
Activists say water tariff hikes will affect the poor the most
The water tariffs that kicked in on the 1st of July are seen as an attack on the poor by activists.
Suspect appears in court for murder of Khayelitsha child
Community members say that there should be no place for those who murder children in Khayelitsha
Men aren’t being tested for HIV. How health services can plug the gap
Men make up slightly less than half of the adults living with HIV across the world. Yet they account for nearly 60% of the AIDS […]
TAC demands better services at Khayelitsha District Hospital
On Mandela Day, the Treatment Action Campaign protested at Khayelitsha District Hospital demanding better services
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