Articles for Mary-Anne Gontsana

In photos: Organisations step in to save Langa’s second Pride festival

“We must not forget to remember and keep fighting for those who have lost their lives” says Free Gender

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Photo Essay | 6 July 2026

Police torture case postponed for state to get an interpreter

A man who was beaten on CCTV by police has had to travel to a Cape Town court from the Eastern Cape each time at his own expense

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Brief | 6 July 2026

Dial-a-Ride and MyCiTi commuters hit by major hike in fares

The City of Cape Town says rising fuel and operating costs made fare increases unavoidable

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News | 2 July 2026

Deadline for SAPS to stock child rape kits at Western Cape police stations

Parliamentary oversight visits found shortages of sexual assault evidence kits and discrepancies in police stock records

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Brief | 30 June 2026

Attempted murder charges added to Philippi massacre case

Two accused now face charges related to the murder of nine and attempted murder of three people in an alleged extortion hit

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Brief | 23 June 2026

Organisation forced to halt free sanitary pad project

Code Red Initiative, which distributed period kits in Masiphumelele, Ocean View and Red Hill, is in need of funding

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News | 8 June 2026

Photo exhibition shows the struggle of menstruation in informal settlements

15 women from Khayelitsha marked World Menstrual Hygiene Day

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News | 28 May 2026

Khayelitsha streets fill with rainbow flags for pride march

This year’s Khumbulani Pride honoured those killed in hate crimes, including 16-year-old Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi, murdered in December

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Brief | 25 May 2026

Cops caught on CCTV beating man are back in court

Their case, which has been dragging on for over two years, had previously been withdrawn

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Brief | 25 May 2026