“Carletonville in the far West Rand is a mining community today dominated by illegal miners commonly known as zama zamas, involved in unregistered mall-scale mining. The residents of this town live in fear as they are tormented by these armed…”
Letter to the Editor: Carletonville as ‘Afghanistan’ Read Post »
“Khanya College, local organisations and Eldorado Park residents are organising around problems affecting families and children in the community, including gender-based violence (GBV), substance abuse, child neglect, hunger and the lack of support for vulnerable households. These issues were discussed…”
Community Forums: Eldorado Park Residents and Khanya Meet Read Post »
“Residents of Dobsonville Extensions 4 and 2, Soweto, have raised concerns about rising crime since the beginning of winter. In Ext 4, several areas have become hotspots for muggings. In Ext 2, the hotspot is at the grounds across the…”
Dobsonville Residents Raise Concerns Over Rising Crime Read Post »
“On 18 September 2026, Learners from Elrich Primary School in Eldorado Park took to the streets, marching against gender-based violence (GBV). The march started at the school, supported by teachers, parents and community activists. The march aimed to raise awareness…”
Eldridge Primary Learners March Against GBV Read Post »
“Khanya College will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a conference from 1–3 October 2026. The conference will be held at Museum Africa in Newtown, Johannesburg, from 12:30 pm. The conference will bring together people who have been part of…”
Khanya Turns 40 with 18th Jozi Book Fair Ahead Read Post »
“A house should be a safe space and one of the most important things a human being can have in life. If we do not have a home, everything we stand for feels incomplete. We find ourselves in mental states…”
The Housing Conditions We Strive For Read Post »
“What does education mean beyond getting a qualification? For Khanya College staff, learners and study groups, a recent study of the South African Committee for Higher Education (SACHED) and its history. This has opened up discussions about how education can…’
SACHED and Khanya College: Education for Liberation Read Post »
“Working class communities are facing a growing health crisis. Many people cannot easily access healthcare, and some are struggling with health problems in isolation. In response to these challenges, Khanya College is hosting a Health Study Group in Eldorado Park…”
Health Study Group Builds Community Solidarity in Eldorado Park Read Post »
“When we speak about abuse in the home, we often focus on the person who is being abused and forget about the children who are watching everything happen. When a mother is being physically, emotionally or verbally abused by her…”
Children Suffer from Domestic Abuse Read Post »
“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 »
“Young people who marry at a young age usually face more challenges in their marriages, and in some cases, they do not last for many years. In most cases, girls get married due to religious reasons, while others do so…”
Young Marriages Destroy Young Minds Read Post »
“The brutal killing of Justine Adams, a transgender woman, has sent shockwaves through communities in the Drakenstein area and has renewed urgent concerns about the safety and protection of transgender and lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer, asexual and inclusive…”
Murder and Escalating Violence Against LGBTIQA+ People Read Post »
