“South African children are very important, every one of them has a right from birth which was insured by the South African constitution that states every child has a right to protection, health and safety, these are some of the…”
Children’s Rights and Child Protection Awareness Day at PUSH Read Post »
“South Africa, a country grappling with rising gender-based violence (GBV), femicide, and violence against children, has a government that contradicts its words with actions. Despite assurances of working tirelessly to address GBV, the government continues to sabotage organisations fighting against…”
Budget Cuts Leave GBV Survivors in the Cold Read Post »
“Scrap yards, once seen as a means of recycling and income generation, are increasingly becoming a burden in our communities. These yards, meant to be sustainability centres for many families, are now sources of environmental degradation, health hazards, and economic…”
Scrap Yards Becoming a Burden in Our Township Read Post »
“The United States’ position on the Gaza ceasefire is that Hamas is causing all the problems and that Israel has not just accepted the deal – it produced it. In the weeks since US President Joe Biden announced his proposal for a…”
US says Hamas is to Blame for Ceasefire Delay – but is it Hamas or Israel? Read Post »
“The community of Eastfield extension 23, Vosloorus, in the east of Johannesburg, woke to the shocking news of the passing of Ghanaian migrant, Doris Konadu*, who had been staying in Vosloorus for several years. The Ghanaian, a popular hairdresser in…”
Residents of Eastfield Struggling to Repatriate Ghanaian Read Post »
“Dilapidated infrastructure, water shortages, network problems and lack of electricity have been cited as some of the causes for the failure of South Africa’s criminal justice system in dealing with cases of gender-based violence. Civil society organisations fighting for victims…”
Public Protector Finds Government is Failing Victims of GBV Read Post »
“Ekujuleni Kwenhliziyo Skill Development, an organisation based in Johannesburg organised a woman healing session for both young and old women of the community. This three-day event started on 15 – 17 May 2024. Day one of the training, was about…”
Woman’s healing sessions Ekujuleni Kwenhliziyo Skill Development Read Post »
“Millions of South Africans of all ages, as long as they were eligible to vote, flocked to the voting stations to cast their votes, unfazed by long queues and the cold weather, with determination to make their voices heard. The …”
Large Numbers Vote but Many Problems in Thokoza Read Post »
“For the past years, National Elections Day has always been rainy but on 29 May 2024, it was sunny, the queues were not that long in the townships but very long in town, in the past, you would stand in…”
Expected but Surprising 2024 National Elections Day in Makhanda Read Post »
“The 200-year-old Eastern Cape press is in a shambles, but there is a plan
At the entrance to the Lovedale Press in Edikeni in the Eastern Cape is a plaque on which is written: “The earliest record of anything written…”
Bid to Save Legendary Lovedale Press Read Post »
“Palestine’s request to the UN top court alleges that Israel’s ongoing military operation is “part of a systematic effort to wipe Palestinian society and its culture and social institutions from the map” Palestinian authorities on May 31 applied to be…”
Africa: Palestine Applies to Join South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel at the ICJ Read Post »
“Amidst the Eastern Cape’s devastating floods, with fatalities and widespread damage, the South African Weather Service warns of further severe weather in KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State. Following the devastating heavy rain and floods in the Eastern Cape over the…”
Floods Cause Havoc in EC, Severe Weather Warning for KZN, FS Read Post »
