Articles for Matthew Hirsch
SAPS and Public Works called to Parliament over Telkom Towers debacle
Trade union Solidarity says it’s been complaining about the deplorable state of the police building for years, but to no avail
News | 4 March 2024
Auditor General gives damning report on police headquarters
This was just hours after workers at the Telkom Towers office were evacuated after it was declared unfit for human use
News | 1 March 2024
Four people shot on public works property in Wynberg
Two days prior to the shooting, Parliament recommended the property become a drug rehabilitation centre
News | 26 February 2024
Fiery end to Green Point tent city
The homeless community was evicted on Thursday
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 22 February 2024
One year and counting: The Supreme Court of Appeal has still not handed down judgment in the vital Tafelberg case
Court says judgment should be delivered within three weeks
News | 20 February 2024
Green Point “Tent City”: Homeless camp’s days are numbered
Relocation options unsatisfactory for many of the occupiers
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Feature | 20 February 2024
Vigil held in Sea Point for children of Gaza
The events were also to raise money for shoes for South African school children
Brief | 12 February 2024
Stop conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism, protesters tell German consulate
They demanded Germany stop supporting the war on Gaza and resume funding UNRWA
Brief | 9 February 2024
Massive protest in Cape Town in support of people of Gaza
This was part of a Global Day of Action for Palestine
News | 13 January 2024