Articles for Matthew Hirsch
Children’s book on Palestine occupation pulled from Exclusive Books’ shelves
“It is sad when a book like this gets pulled from the biggest retailer in the country”
News | 6 June 2024
Thousands march in Cape Town in support of ICJ order against Israel
Case to stop Israeli attack on Rafah was brought by South African government
By Matthew Hirsch and Nathan Geffen
News | 26 May 2024
Deadline for comment on City of Cape Town’s new homeless strategy
Public comment closes Wednesday
By GroundUp Staff and Matthew Hirsch
News | 21 May 2024
Blow for Woodstock social housing plans
Tribunal overturns Heritage Western Cape decision to allow development at the Earl Street site
News | 15 May 2024
“Dismay” at Stellenbosch senate’s rejection of call for Gaza ceasefire
Meanwhile Nelson Mandela University senate supported a call for a ceasefire in Gaza earlier this week, and effectively an academic boycott of Israel
Brief | 10 May 2024
President tells ministers to set up task team on use of public land for housing
The State Land Disposal Act allows the President to fast track the use of public land
Brief | 3 May 2024
President Ramaphosa calls for end to farm evictions
Thousands participate in Cape Town Workers’ Day rally
Brief | 1 May 2024
Children run a gauntlet of muggings and traffic on the way to school
Pedestrian bridges across major Cape Town freeway are favourite haunts for criminals
News | 30 April 2024
Activists celebrate seven years since High Court ruling against SA nuclear deal
Vigil at Parliament also marked exactly 38 years since Chernobyl Disaster
Brief | 26 April 2024