Sex workers versus organisations against human trafficking

Sex workers have been fighting to enjoy their right to dignity. For this to happen, they say, sex work has to be decriminalised. On the other hand, organisations opposed to human trafficking are also opposed to sex work. We spoke to representatives of both sides.

Nwabisa Pondoyi

Brief | 10 July 2013

Electricity increases make life harder for poor people

With the winter in full effect, people are queuing in petrol stations for paraffin, filling up their gas tanks but most importantly using even more electricity in their homes.

Mary-Anne Gontsana

News | 10 July 2013

Pay rises, policy alternatives and regime change

Trade unions are irresponsible and greedy, demanding double digit pay rises and so driving up inflation and threatening the stability of the currency and the economy. And while they criticise government policies, protest about the system or refuse immediately to accept government brokered deals, they provide no adequate explanations or alternatives.

Terry Bell

Opinion | 10 July 2013

Homes vandalised in Nyanga housing dispute

Some residents in Nyanga claim that the Department of Housing is not to blame for their housing problems.

Pharie Sefali

News | 10 July 2013

MyCiTi: Why Cape Town needs a unique solution to public transport

BRT has become a buzzword when talking about creative transport solutions. However, it is only under very specific conditions that BRT provides the one-size-fits-all answer to a city’s needs.

Martin Eichhorn

Opinion | 10 July 2013

Mixed response to Metrorail fare increases

Commuter service Metrorail increased their fares on 1 June.

Thandile Majivolo

News | 10 July 2013

Protest against police brutality toward blind busker

A diverse crowd of over 200 protesters gathered in Greenmarket Square this afternoon to demonstrate on behalf of Mr Lunga Goodman Nono.

Amelia Earnest

News | 10 July 2013

Rosa choir unites people in song

An inspiring and unique choir is taking root in our city. The Rosa Choir Project, launched in September 2012, consists of an unusually diverse group of choristers that sings songs in Afrikaans, Xhosa and English.

Entertainment Reporter

News | 9 July 2013

Zimbabwean models in Cape Town celebrate life

The Miss Zimbabwe Cape Town pageant was founded in March 2012 by a then 27-year-old Maynard Chizavare. He said the objective was to celebrate Zimbabwean beauty in a foreign land.

Tariro Washinyira

News | 9 July 2013