Articles for Barbara October

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“We didn’t ask for much” – seven years after the De Doorns uprising

“We are getting to a point where we will definitely see another strike soon”

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Feature | 11 November 2019

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Suspended PRASA security manager to be reinstated

CCMA finds Ernest Hendricks was unfairly treated

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News | 8 November 2019

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Government scrambles as court deadline on foster care looms

Thousands of foster care grants at stake

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News | 31 October 2019

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Low wages are not just the farmers’ fault, says US activist

Baldemar Velásquez shares experience at farm worker conference

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News | 22 October 2019

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Shop owner a no show at Equality Court hearing

Sheriff’s office blamed for delaying case

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Brief | 21 October 2019

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West Coast town erupts in protests over housing mess-up

The title deeds of several people were withdrawn at the last minute after it was discovered that they did not qualify for the Velddrif housing project

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News | 15 October 2019

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Water meters make life harder for poor people, say Ceres residents

Witzenberg Municipality’s installation plan hits opposition

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News | 15 October 2019

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89,000 children’s foster care grants at risk

Government promises to meet November deadline, but MPs are sceptical

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News | 19 September 2019

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Call for forensic investigation into farm worker equity schemes

Mcebisi Skwatsha promises to set up a task team

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News | 16 September 2019