“Selling expired and poisonous food has become a serious issue in South Africa, affecting people nationally. This issue has highlighted how the government has neglected townships and working class communities. The government and food inspectors have not been doing enough…”
Food Safety Crisis: Spaza Shops Under Scrutiny 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 »
“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 »
“Last month, the 16th Annual Jozi Book Fair (JBF) took place in Newtown Park and Workers Museum. This edition of the JBF was themed ‘Literature and Solidarity in Times of Crisis’ which focuses on something relevant to children, parents, organisations…”
What Stayed with Me About the JBF: The Launch of Poetry for Friends 8 Read Post »
“As we have just concluded Heritage Month, which is celebrated in September, we delve into music preferences of South African youth, which genres resonate with them and what draws them into specific tunes. Music serves as an emotional outlet allowing…”
Tuning into Tunes: The Music Tastes of SA Youth Read Post »
“Just a month ago, for one of the internal activities at the Khanya, the staff were exposed to a relaxing session with a group of Wits-based youthful art practitioners who evaluated the staff without them realising. When finally revealed, it…”
Khanya Staff Takes It Easy with a “Zine Training Program” Read Post »
“There are many stories about teenage pregnancy in working class communities, Thokoza is not different in this regard. Some of these stories are unexpected or shocking. One of these stories in concern a 16-year-old interviewed by Karibu during a visit…”
Thokoza Like Other Townships Struggling with Teenage Pregnancy Read Post »
“The scourge of substance abuse and addiction continues in Eldorado Park and surrounding areas of Freedom Park, Kliptown, Klipspruit as well as Slovo Park and has now become a terrifying pandemic. The abuse of substances remains at the heart of…”
Eldorado Park and Surrounding Areas Hotspots for Substance Abuse Read Post »
“Gang and drug violence has become a normal feature of learner life in Eldorado Park schools. Almost every week there are shootings at school related to gang and / or drug violence. Innocent victims pay the price of these activities…”
Rising Gang and Drug Violence in Eldorado Park Schools Now a Norm Read Post »
“The Children Daycare Centre has been nothing but a helping hand ensuring that each child is well cared for and is loved. The saying, “It takes a community to raise a child,” finds expression since by a certain age…”
Parents Worry About Declining Treatment at Daycare Read Post »
“As we move closer to gender-based violence (GBV) awareness month near the end of November, yet another year is passing, and it seems we are losing more and more voices. We are suffocating and we are in tears, the number…”
“My Voice for the Woman and Children are Voiceless” Read Post »
“It’s several days after August has passed, South Africa marked 12 years since the brutal killing of 34 mineworkers in Marikana, Northwest, by the South African police. On that fateful day, a further 10 people were killed while a further 78…”
The Marikana Struggle and the Argument for a Living Wage Read Post »
