Articles for Matthew Hirsch

Cape Town pours into the streets to welcome the Boks

“These guys are uniting us. They are from diverse backgrounds.”

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Photo Essay | 3 November 2023

Protesters call for closure of Israeli embassy

Cape Town march in support of Palestinians

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News | 1 November 2023

Landmark decision for housing in Cape Town

City Council releases land in Salt River for social housing

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News | 26 October 2023

Thousands march in Cape Town, call for ceasefire in Gaza

Protesters demand that South Africans who join Israeli Defence Force be prosecuted

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News | 22 October 2023

Gift of the Givers is on the ground in Gaza

Imtiaz Sooliman calls for negotiations and compromise. “The only way to solve the problem is to do what is just.”

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News | 17 October 2023

March in Cape Town in support of Gaza as Israel orders evacuation

Official death toll rises to 3,000 - over 1,200 Israelis and about 1,800 Palestinians - as violence escalates

Text by Matthew Hirsch and Nathan Geffen. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.

News | 13 October 2023

Decision expected by end of year on people living on the streets of central Cape Town

Court judgment in eviction hearing reserved

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News | 11 October 2023

Salt River heritage festival: knowing the past to shape a better world

On Saturday new giant murals were unveiled in the historic suburb

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Brief | 2 October 2023

Court grants interdict against Swellendam protests

This follows chaos and violence during protests in the town in recent weeks

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Brief | 22 September 2023

One less obstacle for Bishopscourt land claimants

The Friends of Liesbeek Association has withdrawn a town planning appeal, but a court case remains to be settled

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News | 22 September 2023

Swellendam community centre burnt down in electricity protest

Police and protesters exchange rubber bullets and stones

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News | 20 September 2023

Social housing in Woodstock: City wins heritage hearing

Woodstock residents intend to appeal, saying they support social housing but some green space needed

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News | 15 September 2023

Cape Town proceeds with rail dispute despite President’s assurances

Cyril Ramaphosa has told Parliament rail devolution is on track. The City of Cape Town disagrees.

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News | 8 September 2023

Mayor’s response to electricity rates protest fails to satisfy Swellendam residents

Swellendam mayor met residents on Tuesday, but issues remain unresolved

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News | 8 September 2023

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

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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

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News | 30 August 2023