Articles for Johnnie Isaac

From backyard to Rolihlahla Park

Nosiphiwo Lali built her shack in Rolihlahla Park in Philippi East three weeks ago. She is one of hundreds of people who have moved out of backyards into the Philippi area recently, in spite of the eviction of families in neighbouring Marikana settlement.

Johnnie Isaac

News | 18 August 2014

Weekend crime sweep in Delft

Bad street lighting, poor numbering of streets and bushes affect policing in Delft, according to Brigadier Hendrik Jansen, who is the Acting Cluster Commander.

Johnnie Isaac

News | 18 August 2014

No proper court but school boasts netball champions

The Mfuleni community in Cape Town have been celebrating the success of its high school Netball team in the SA National Championships. The championships were held at Ekurhuleni in Gauteng in August, and the under 16 team from Manzomthombo High School won the tournament.

Johnnie Isaac

News | 12 August 2014

Gugulethu residents go on 24-hour patrol

Residents of ward 44 in Gugulethu have taken matters in their own hands to combat crime in the area. About 122 volunteers have signed up to do community policing work, which encompasses patrolling the area 24-hours a day, checking sewage problems and collecting rubbish material. The group has divided itself into three shifts, working around the clock from 7am.

Johnnie Isaac

News | 11 August 2014

Life after incarceration

“There is life after incarceration,” said Denise Mitchell, a former inmate at Pollsmoor Prison. She was giving a speech at a graduation ceremony for a group of prisoners who have obtained certificates as chefs on the 31 July.

Johnnie Isaac

News | 7 August 2014

Sound advice for Women’s Month

Community outreach programmes will be a focus of Women’s Month in parts of the Western Cape affected by a high incidence of violence against women and children, provincial police commissioner Arno Lamoer has said.

Johnnie Isaac

Brief | 5 August 2014

Khayelitsha’s stinkiest home finally gets cleaned up

A house in Khayelitsha stank so badly, even the neighbours complained about it. Thankfully, the City of Cape Town has unblocked the sewage drain of Mluleki Gantso’s house.

Johnnie Isaac

News | 22 July 2014

Mayor promises to meet Macassar residents

The situation in Macassar remains volatile following two days of violent protests. Residents have been protesting against relocation of Strand residents who were evicted from Sanral land earlier in the month.The mayor has promised to meet with community leaders tonight, 7pm, 26 June.

Johnnie Isaac

News | 26 June 2014

Mixed reaction to Malema’s parliamentary performance

Capetonians who voted for the Economic Freedom Fighters have mixed feelings about the performance of Julius Malema during his first week in parliament.

Pharie Sefali and Johnnie Isaac

News | 24 June 2014