“The Oupa Lehulere Soccer Tournament, now in its third year, has become an important event in promoting social justice and non-violence through sport. This annual tournament brings together different groups of people, including out-of-school youth, school learners, social justice organisations…”
The Third Oupa Lehulere Soccer Tournament Read Post »
“For over five years, the community of Makhanda has been struggling with a severe water crisis. Despite numerous complaints, protests, and community meetings, the local municipality has failed to act in the community’s interest. In the past, the Gift of…”
Community Members Now Fed Up with Half-Decade-Long Makhanda Water Crisis Read Post »
“On 8 November 2024, four shacks in Motsoaledi were washed away by heavy rains, leaving four families homeless after they had built their shacks next to a river that overflowed. Sello Mahlangu explained that he noticed a lot of water…”
Heavy Rains Cause Destruction in Motsoaledi Informal Settlement Read Post »
“On 7 and 8 November 2024, Etwatwa welcomed the Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts & Culture (DSAC) as a reading festival was held at the Tshepo Themba Multi Purpose Resource Centre based in Etwatwa. The festival offered entertainment for participants…”
Etwatwa Enjoys Literature as Annual Reading Festival Held Read Post »
“Youth unemployment is one of the most devastating economic issues affecting the country. We spoke to community members in the neighbourhood of Phola Park, in Thokoza, east of Johannesburg. And, from those interviews, at least 70% of the respondents were…”
Unemployment Devastating Youth of Thokoza 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 »
“We, the Listeriosis Families Support Campaign – a collection of families devastated by the 2017/2018 Tiger Brands listeriosis outbreak, the largest listeriosis outbreak in history – call for immediate action. If we come together to demand justice for those harmed by Tiger…”
Families Devastated by Tiger Brands Listeriosis Outbreak Petition for Justice Read Post »
“In October, heavy rains hit Makhanda for almost a week, causing destruction and displacement in informal settlements like Nkanini, Phaphamani, Zolani, and Nyongweni. Many people lost their homes, and water flooded into people’s houses, forcing some of them to look…”
Heavy Rains Reign Fear in Makhanda, Eastern Cape! Read Post »
“Mister Sweet lost a great deal of money during this strike in attempting unsuccessfully to maintain lost production. The only people who got rich were labour brokers, a lowly form of humanity, and a scourge on South Africa, whom the…”
The 11-week Mister Sweet Strike is over – Striking Workers Voted on Friday to Settle Read Post »
“A Grade 6 male teacher from Floridalaan Primary School in Eldorado Park, southwest of Johannesburg, is facing serious allegations of misconduct. The allegations brought against the teacher include sexual harassment, mental and physical abuse of a female learner from the…”
Floridalaan Teacher Faces Gross Abusive Allegations Read Post »
“Following the recent tragic deaths of five children – Monica Sebetwana, Otlotleng Msimango, Isago Mabote, Zinhle Masilela, and Karabo Rampou, earlier this month, there has been a more serious discussion about food safety and fraud around corridors, taxi rides, offices and…”
Food Safety Problems an Industry Problem, Better Controls Needed Read Post »
“Its enthusiastic support for Israel’s mass slaughter of Palestinians has exposed Germany’s selective engagement with its bloody history that only recognises its white Jewish victims. Two weeks ago, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock defended Israel’s killing of Palestinian civilians during…”
What is Behind Germany’s Complicity in Israel’s Gaza Genocide Read Post »
