“There were endless tributes for Bra Solomon Rachilo following his passing on 16 August 2026 at Bheki Mlangeni Hospital in Soweto. Rachilo, who was 94 years old, was a veteran drama playwright, poet, teacher and actor whose life was closely…”
In Memoriam: Bra Solomon Rachilo Read Post »
“Bullying takes place in many different forms. Many forms of bullying are not easy to recognise for some people. Most people mainly think of bullying as just basic name-calling, pushing, touching, or beating someone up…”
Sometimes bullying starts with threats
Breaking the Cycle of Bullying Read Post »
“Johannesburg — Former students and staff of Khanya College gathered for an alumni meeting aimed at rebuilding connections and reflecting on the institution’s legacy as it approaches its 40th anniversary. The meeting brought together alumni from the late 1980s and early…”
Khanya Reconnects with Alumni Read Post »
“Study groups have long been a staple feature of Khanya College activities, with organisations and activists working closely and consistently with Khanya over the years. Having covered a number of critical readings last year, the sessions are due to resume…”
Khanya Study Groups Sessions Return this week! Read Post »
“At a time when community news from places such as Venezuela, or the horrors faced by the people of Palestine, rarely sees the light of day, and when ordinary community stories are excluded from mainstream newsrooms, it becomes clear that…”
Community News in Your Hands Read Post »
“On 21 November 2025, large masses of protestors, predominantly women, came together to march against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and femicide. The march took place in Eldorado Park Ext 5, opposite the police station. The march was a success, with people…”
Community United Together Against GBV in Eldorado Park Read Post »
“In a powerful victory for social justice and the working people, the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Johannesburg has ordered the City of Johannesburg to verify, register and allocate spaces to inner-city informal traders within two weeks. This…”
Traders Win Case Against City Read Post »
“Johannesburg’s public libraries have faced persistent challenges over the past five years, severely impacting students, researchers, and communities who rely on these vital public spaces. Issues include prolonged closures, deteriorating infrastructure, limited accessibility, understaffing, and sluggish maintenance and regeneration efforts….”
Concern Over Extended Closure of CoJ Branch Libraries Read Post »
“Over the past two months, a newly emerged movement known as March and March, led by Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, has intensified its campaign to block migrants from accessing public healthcare facilities across South Africa. This movement joins a growing wave of…”
Healthcare Blockades and the Public Interest Read Post »
“The space has allowed youth to engage with the City and access the nearby Workers Museum, where video testimonies show many have benefited greatly. Activists resolved to petition the City to reverse its decision. Though 18 groups are already involved…”
Khanya and Partners Launch Anti-Eviction Campaign Read Post »
“On Saturday, 19 July 2025, 61 activists from 18 civil society organisations resolved that the City of Joburg and the Directorate of Heritage, Arts and Culture has no commitment to the city’s people, and especially its working class history and…”
Demands to CoJ! Defend WMC Read Post »
“On Saturday, 19 July 2025, 18 civil society organisations, decided that the City of Joburg and the Directorate of Heritage, Arts and Culture has no commitment to the city’s working class history and its cultural development; and in particular, the…”
Joburg Targets Khanya College in Controversial Eviction Plan Read Post »
