Concern Over STIs and Teen Pregnancy
"Eldorado Park residents are raising concerns about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and teenage pregnancies in the community. Many are asking the same question: if local clinics are available, why do these problems persist? Community members believe the issue goes beyond..."
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Are Schools Doing Enough?
"Life Orientation (L.O.) is one of the most important subjects taught in South African schools because it equips learners with the knowledge and life skills needed to make responsible decisions. Despite this, the increasing number of teenage pregnancies, sexually transmitted..."
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Healthcare Is a Right, Not a Favour
"For many young women in South Africa, walking into a clinic should mean getting help. But research and first-hand accounts show that stigma, judgement, and unprofessional treatment are pushing them away, especially from family planning and STI services. The result..."
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Sanitary Pads in Schools Misused by Boys
"Sanitary towels, or sanitary pads, are menstrual products used for hygiene during periods. They are called sanitary because they help keep the body clean and reduce the risk of infection. The pads help many girls who sometimes do not have..."
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Reused Cups, Shame, and Gossip, Raising Pregnancy Fears
"On Thursday, 2 July, a study group was held with Khanya College staff at the House of Movements. The discussion focused on why many young girls do not want to go to government clinics because of unhygienic conditions and judgmental..."
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We Deserve Better
"Most of the pipes at the flats are old and are joined together. Blocked pipes are caused by grease and food scraps, such as cooking oil and leftover food. Things like wet wipes, sanitary pads, and condoms can block the..."
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Khanya College Conducts a Household Health Survey in Eldorado Park
"From 24 March to 1 April 2026, Khanya College conducted a Household Health Survey across Eldorado Park, Klipspruit, Kliptown and Slovo Park. The survey formed part of Khanya’s ongoing work to better understand the living conditions, health challenges and socio-economic..."
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The Human Cost of the Unemployment Crisis
"Unemployment is at crisis levels among the historically disadvantaged communities in South Africa. Unemployment is a condition that impacts the body, mind, and soul. Residents of Eldorado Park, Klipspruit, Kliptown, and Slovo Park, as well as many others in communities..."
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Crisis of Dumping Sites
"Residents of Ext 7, Eldorado Park, Soweto, are raising serious concerns over the growing problem of illegal dumping that continues to affect the community. Large piles of waste dumped along open spaces, street corners, and near residential homes have become..."
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SOUTH AFRICAN STUDENTS’ ORGANISATION
"SOUTH AFRICAN STUDENTS' ORGANISATION SASO POLICY MANIFESTO SASO is a Black Student Organization working for the liberation of the Black man first from psychological oppression by themselves through inferiority complex and secondly from physical oppression accruing out of living..."
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Healthcare Inequality: Two Systems, Two Different Experiences
"In the Khanya College Household Survey, one of the main issues raised by community members was the quality of health services at local clinics. The survey included questions about access to health care and what improvements people would like to..."
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Welcome to the 27th Winter School
"Welcome to the 27th annual Khanya College Winter School, a space for activists to debate, refine ideas, and develop their capacities. Since 1999, the school has helped generations of activists to contribute to social justice in South Africa. Today, movements..."
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Drug Epidemic Cuts Across Communities
"Drugs these days are more common in working-class communities. This is within a context of struggle against issues like poverty, education, and a lack of opportunities, making these challenges even harder to overcome. Drug addiction has become a feature of..."
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27th Winter School Preview
"Khanya College will host its 27th annual Winter School from 14–19 June 2026 at the House of Movements in Johannesburg. Since its launch in 1999, the school has created an important space for activists and social movements to engage..."
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Lack of Social Support in South African Schools
"In many public schools across South Africa, learners face more than just the challenges of schoolwork. It is common for learners to encounter bullying, poverty, abuse, grief, and mental health difficulties. However, the systems that should support them are often..."
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Struggles University Students Do Not Talk About
"People say university is the best time of your life. You get freedom, new friends, a new room, and subjects you actually chose. All that sounds exciting, but what no one tells you is how quiet and heavy it can..."
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School Ruined by Heavy Flooding
"In the Eastern Cape, under Ndlambe Municipality – Bathurst Location, a high school, Velile Senior Secondary, school has been badly damaged by the heavy rains that ruined almost everything in the small location. The high school that was built with timber..."
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Poor Storm Drains Affect Health in Our Community
"Storm drainage might seem like a basic issue, but in our community of Eldorado Park it plays a direct role in health, safety, and everyday quality of life. When drainage systems fail or do not exist, the effects ripple through..."
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Drug Use Should be Viewed as a Public Health Issue
"Substance abuse refers to the harmful use of alcohol, drugs, or other chemicals in ways that damage a person’s health, relationships, work, and safety. Substance abuse can be caused by many factors, including mental health challenges, genetics, family history, personality..."
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