Articles for Marecia Damons
“I gave up when they told me that I wouldn’t be able to write matric without an ID book”
People who find themselves stateless in South Africa struggle to rectify their situation
News | 15 March 2021
Domestic worker unions slam minimum wage increase
Minister promises catch-up to national minimum wage next year
News | 4 March 2021
What makes a learner more likely to drop out?
Having to repeat grades is one factor, and Covid-19 made things worse, according to a new study
News | 3 March 2021
NGOs warn latest budget will have bad outcomes for education
Equal Education say underfunding will cause even more overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and learners going without meals
News | 26 February 2021
Still no answers to why police used a water cannon on people in a SASSA queue
Independent Police Investigative Directorate considering an investigation
Brief | 22 February 2021
Covid-19 grant is not enough, say activists
The extension of the R350 grant has been welcomed but it is insufficient, say civic organisations
Brief | 15 February 2021
Muizenberg buzzing after Covid-19 beach ban lifted
Food vendors, car guards and surf shops back in business
News | 2 February 2021
Police use pepper spray against Covid-19 grant queue in East London
Desperate rush to collect grants as deadline looms
By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik, Mkhuseli Sizani, Thamsanqa Mbovane, Masego Mafata, Lloyd Dyongman and Marecia Damons
News | 29 January 2021
Covid-19: learners risk a double blow as literacy projects struggle
Shifting donor priorities put library initiative at risk
News | 14 December 2020