A growing number of people, including some surprising names, such as Max du Preez, and others more predictable, such as FW de Klerk, seem to believe that Eugene De Kock, head of the Vlakplaas torture camp and death squad, should be released from prison. Here is why I disagree.
Brent Meersman
Opinion | 22 July 2014
The Masiphumele informal settlement in Fish Hoek was flooded on Thursday by heavy rains.
Zintle Swana
News | 21 July 2014
This week thousands of activists, scientists and government officials will troop to Melbourne, Australia, to participate in the 20th International AIDS Conference.
Mark Heywood
Opinion | 21 July 2014
Over a quarter of the flush toilets inspected during the Social Justice Coalitionâs (SJC) social audit did not work.
Barbara Maregele
News | 21 July 2014
On 10 July 2014 the Minister of Justice, Michael Masutha, conveyed his decision to refuse Eugene de Kockâs application for parole to the public. His decision, although unsurprising, is unusual for having gone against the respective recommendations of the National Council for Correctional Services and the Correctional Supervision and Parole Board, who, in November 2013, recommended that de Dock be released on parole.
Clare Ballard
Opinion | 21 July 2014
Official statistics note that South African household borrowings have declined slightly. However, we remain a nation wallowing in debt. And this applies from the government down to the humblest of families.
Terry Bell
Opinion | 21 July 2014
This week the Social Justice Coalition (SJC) began a second social audit of janitorial services in Khayelitsha. This time the organisation is looking at flush toilets.
Thembela Ntongana and Zintle Swana
News | 18 July 2014
In a sandy part of Khayelitsha called Enkanini, it is a big surprise to find between the shacks one with blue paint on its outside declaring: African Youth Boxing Club.
Siyabonga Kalipa
News | 18 July 2014
Over 100 refugees and asylum seekers have lost their jobs in Cape Townâs security industry, following enforcement of a 2002 regulation.
Tariro Washinyira
News | 18 July 2014
The Seriti Commission's approach is undermining the public's right to know, explains Kholiswa Tyiki, a journalist and researcher with Right2Know.
Kholiswa Tyiki
Opinion | 18 July 2014
Today, Mayor Patricia De Lille responded in a special edition of Cape Town This Week to the Human Rights Commission (HRC) report on sanitation provision in Khayelitsha that was published yesterday.
Michelle Korte
News | 17 July 2014
This week we explore local protests against Israelâs bombing of the Gaza strip, a human rights awareness clinic, and a month-long campaign to expose rape culture.
Michelle Korte
News | 17 July 2014
Some Lwandle residents have accused Sesâkhona and ANC city councillor JJ Maxheke of keeping food and other disaster relief material supplied by the City of Cape Town for Sesâkhona members.
Pharie Sefali and Alide Dasnois
News | 17 July 2014
The past two weeks have been an exciting time for all music lovers, with album releases of many genres making their way onto local airwaves. You can support local artists and listen to their fresh new sounds by buying their work. Below are five exceptional albums you definitely need to get your hands on!
Zethu Gqola
News | 17 July 2014
Last Wednesday, Langa erupted into massive protest that locked down the area with no way in or out of the township. To many, it seemed like the anger came from nowhere â yet frustration has been simmering here for months if not years.
Jared Sacks
Opinion | 17 July 2014
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