Articles for Ashraf Hendricks
Woodstock woman evicted from her home of 26 years
Carmina Vieira’s case has been taken up by housing activists
Brief | 1 November 2017
UCT suspends classes following disruptions
New SRC member condemns shutdown, while administration seeks interdict
By Ashraf Hendricks and GroundUp Staff
News | 26 October 2017
Activists halt Woodstock eviction
“This is the direct impact of gentrification”
News | 25 October 2017
More civil society voices call for action by PRASA
“The biggest problem is corruption”
Brief | 20 October 2017
PRASA says it’s on top of security problems
But a key claim of the railway company doesn’t match reality
Text by Zoë Postman. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 16 October 2017
Karate much more than a sport for Khayelitsha kids
Goju-Kai style karate has become popular with dojos in Khayelitsha, Langa, Mfuleni and Gugulethu.
Photo Essay | 10 October 2017
Marikana residents march for safety
“We want action. We don’t want verbal promises”
Brief | 5 October 2017
In photos: Ocean View residents and police clash over failure to reduce crime
“The people are suffering because crime has taken over. We’re crying for help.”
By Nomfundo Xolo and Ashraf Hendricks
Photo Essay | 22 September 2017
In photos: Cape Town’s affordable housing sites
City has committed to turning 13 sites near the city centre into homes for low-income households
Text by Will Yoder. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 14 September 2017