Municipality Uses Political Pressure Groups to Talk to Community
The community of Rethabiseng (east of Pretoria) had a public meeting on 29 September 2020…
Lack of Community Safety Continues in Daveyton
At first the biggest issue was gangsterism: there were gangs that terrorised the whole community. In response, the community set up a patrol team. They risked their lives to try and fight these boys who were causing problems. But the patrol team had to stop…
Shutdown by informal dwellers in South of Johannesburg
In the early morning of Monday, 28 September, lots of people from the informal settlements Kokotela in Lawley 2, Lakeview, Kuvukiland and Phumulamqashi (south of Johannesburg), were woken up by their leaders with the message that they should get ready for a total shutdown…
Palestinian Intifada – How Israel Orchestrated a Bloody Takeover
The second Intifada began after then-Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon sparked the uprising when he stormed al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem with more than 1,000 heavily armed police and soldiers on September 28, 2000…
Mpumalanga CHWs Demand 82 Excluded CHWs Be Absorbed into Health Department
“The Department has advertised our posts, and we are forced to apply for them”, said Zakhele, a CHW in Mpumalanga. Mr Sithole, another CHW from Mpumalanga added that “CHWs should not have to apply…”
Behind the lens: Remembering Muhammad al-Durrah, 20 years on
On September 30, 2000, a Palestinian cameraman from Gaza, Talal Abu Rahma, shot a video…
CHW Reinstated After Unfair Dismissal
Kotsia was not given any opportunity to defend his case and the charges made against him. The management at Ya-Rona Clinic refused him the opportunity to appeal the allegations. Kotsia then requested legal assistance…
Residents Fighting for Stands
Residents in Orange Farm squatter camp (south of Johannesburg), have decided that enough is enough following a new rule that says “if you don’t live on your stand, it will be sold”…
Challenges at Schools During COVID-19
As schools reopened for all grades, some schools are struggling with space and the structuring of classes. This has caused a confusion for other learners in other schools…
