Articles for Matthew Hirsch
Taxi task team reach agreement, but stay mum on details
Three-day imbizo on the way forward for the mini-bus taxi industry ends on a positive note
News | 1 September 2023
Swellendam residents march for cheaper electricity
This comes two weeks after the town was brought to a standstill with violent protests
News | 30 August 2023
Taxi strike cost Western Cape R5-billion, MEC tells Parliament
The strike was called without notice and badly affected businesses, learners, clinics and government services
News | 25 August 2023
Survey reveals massive decline in rail passengers over the last ten years
The number of Metrorail passenger journeys have dropped by 46-million since 2013, but gains have been made over the last year
News | 25 August 2023
EFF disrupts Cape Town council meeting, takes aim at JP Smith
But the controversial Mayco Member received a standing ovation from DA members for his handling of the taxi strike
News | 24 August 2023
Housing activists march to President’s doorstep
The existing State Land Disposal Act could be used to fast track the use of public land for human settlement
By Matthew Hirsch and Vincent Lali
News | 23 August 2023
City of Cape Town told to make new plan for Woodstock social housing site
Heritage approval has not been granted, contrary to City claims
News | 18 August 2023
Taxi strike death toll mounts as minister and mayor hit stalemate
Five people have died in incidents related to the taxi strike, announces police minister Bheki Cele
By Matthew Hirsch and Ella Morrison
News | 8 August 2023