“The National Arts Festival in Grahamstown (Makhanda) recently celebrated its 44th edition, running for 11 days from 26 June to 6 July 2025. This premier cultural event in South Africa showcased a wide range of artistic expressions. Among the standout…”
Jaiva Pantsula Shines at the National Arts Festival Read Post »
“As the initiation season nears, tensions between rival villages in Ngqamakhwe have erupted into violence. The Ngcisininde area, consisting of several villages, has a long history of inter-village rivalries that often escalate during this period. Tragedy struck in KwaMemela village…”
Violence Erupts in Ngqamakhwe During Initiation Season Read Post »
Dear Comrades and Friends, You are invited to attend the upcoming Karibu! Seminar on the National Dialogue. The seminar will
Karibu! Seminar Invite on the National Dialogue Read Post »
“As temperatures plummet with the arrival of winter, the communities of Mabuyaze and Bhekela in EziBeleni are bracing themselves for another cold season without reliable electricity. These two smaller sections of EziBeleni have long been plagued by inconsistent electricity supply…”
Poor Electrical Infrastructure in EziBeleni Township Read Post »
“A public consultation will be held on Saturday, 19 July 2025, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Workers Museum Cottages, 52 Rahima Moosa Street, Newtown. Community members can attend in person or join online. Please RSVP by 17 July…”
The Struggle to Preserve Cultural Spaces Read Post »
“Soweto – 10 May 2025: The Gauteng Department of Social Development (GDSD) hosted a workers’ sports tournament in Swaneville, Kagiso, aimed at helping employees de-stress and manage anxiety and depression. The games, which ran from 10:00 to 17:00, included soccer, volleyball…”
Jaiva Pantsula Shines at the National Arts Festival Read Post »
“On Saturday, 19 July 2025, 61 activists, including school youth, casual and cultural workers from 18 other organisations and communities responded to Khanya’s consultation to discuss the City of Johannesburg’s (CoJ) threat of eviction of the College from the Workers…”
Campaign to 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 »
“On 28 June 2025, the Authors Are Artists (AAA) movement organised a meeting to discuss their ongoing struggle for recognition as artists. The organisation is advocating for authors to be acknowledged by the Department of Education as legitimate contributors to…”
Authors Are Artists Movement Fighting! Read Post »
“Substance abuse is a pressing issue that affects individuals, families, and communities across the world. Organising a workshop to educate community members about substance abuse is an important step towards prevention, awareness, and support. Last week, the Bronville community hosted…”
Substance Abuse Workshop for the Community Members of Bronville Read Post »
“The lack of documentation is not a problem limited to migrants from other countries, but it also affects South African nationals. In the informal settlement of Kliptown, in Soweto near Eldorado Park, a woman named Emily Mathebula struggles with this…”
Family Unable to Access Grants Owing Read Post »
“On 28 May 2025, a taxi crashed into Khanya College’s House of Movements, causing property damage and leaving people traumatised. Fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities, but this incident brought light to two pressing concerns in the city of…”
Taxi Crashes into Khanya College’s House of Movements Read Post »
