“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…”
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“From early 2025, Khanya College received communication from the City of Johannesburg’s Directorate of Arts, Culture and Heritage (DACH) indicating an intention to evict the College from the Workers’ Museum East Cottages in Newtown. This communication raised serious concern, as…”
Khanya Reiterates Commitment to an Amicable Solution Read Post »
“Once a vital study space for residents of Protea North and surrounding areas, including Protea South, Protea Glen, Mapetla, and Naledi, the Protea North Library now stands neglected and unused. The double-storey building is in poor condition. The windows are…”
Protea North Library Falling into Disrepair Read Post »
“In a climate of mounting evictions, austerity, and fragmented resistance, the Defend Public Spaces Campaign plans to meet the City of Joburg (CoJ) on 13 September 2025, at the Workers Museum (WM) in Newtown, to hand over a Petition. The…”
Communities Mobilise Against Eviction Threat Read Post »
“When we think about public spaces, we think of parks and museums, but there is much more to public spaces than that. According to the UN-Habitat, public spaces include streets, sidewalks, parks, playgrounds, etc. These are areas that are open…”
Green Apartheid Persists in Joburg Read Post »
“Global demonstrations target Israel and media outlets who have ‘made excuses’ after killing of four Al Jazeera staff in Gaza. Protests and memorials have erupted worldwide, and calls for accountability are growing after four Al Jazeera staff members were assassinated…”
Protests held worldwide over Israel’s murder of Al Jazeera Gaza journalists 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 »
“This Karibu! Campaigns Bulletin highlights the City of Joburg’s and the Directorate of Art, Culture and Heritage’s planned eviction of Khanya College from the Workers Museum West Cottage (WMC) in Newtown. The Khanya Board of Trustees, is engaged in a…”
Defend Public Spaces: Workers Museum and Cottages Read Post »
“Khanya College held its last All College Conference on 31 May 2025. Khanya has used the ACC discussions to evaluate its work and orient its work towards more effective strategies. This year so far, discussions with constituent organisations and activists…”
Activists Discuss Media for Working Class Movements Read Post »
“Every year, Khanya College looks to expand its network of writers to better cover working class communities especially. This year, Khanya College organised workshops in Johannesburg and Cape Town, these workshops were also aimed at building a movement for alternative…”
Forum Activist Journalist Run Workshops for Movement Building Read Post »
“As delineated in an op-ed for Prism, U.S. mainstream media is evading its duty to accurately report on the ongoing genocide in Gaza as it has continuously failed to cover Israel’s apartheid system, ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, and illegal occupation…”
MAAD: A New Media Alliance Uplifts Movement Journalism Read Post »
The South African Jewish Report has been expelled from the Press Council of South Africa (PCSA) with immediate effect after refusing to obey rulings from the Acting Press Ombud and the PCSA Chair of Appeals, Judge Bernard Ngoepe.
Press Council expels SA Jewish Report Read Post »
