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Handing over the keys

News | 17 July 2013

At the Chopping Block

News | 17 July 2013

Jewish security organisation plays fast and loose with law

"He had me around the neck and he was huge so I had very little capacity to do anything much… I fell down and we went down the stairs and then we got into this car park …"

Yael Even Or

News | 17 July 2013

Residents of Mandalay worried about increase in burglaries

A series of robberies and break-ins has been occurring in Mandalay, a small residential area near Mitchell’s Plain. Initially a quiet area, Mandalay is currently a burglary hub.

Thandile Majivolo

News | 17 July 2013

Performance poetry takes Cape Town by storm

There is a movement of art sweeping South Africa--spoken word and performance poetry. Though a relatively modern artform, most agree that South African performance poetry is rooted in the old tradition of the sharing of oral stories and histories and influenced oftentimes by music. Performance poetry is composed with the expressed goal of sharing it with an audience.

Edirin Okoloko

News | 16 July 2013

Deaf demand more Sign Language

Sign Language is the primary language used by the deaf community in South Africa, yet to this day it is not officially recognized or well-integrated into everyday life.

Nwabisa Pondoyi

News | 16 July 2013

Protest against police brutality toward blind busker

A diverse crowd of over 200 protesters gathered in Greenmarket Square this afternoon to demonstrate on behalf of Mr Lunga Goodman Nono.

Amelia Earnest

News | 10 July 2013

Fresh catch at Kalk Bay

News | 10 July 2013

The Chopping Block

News | 10 July 2013

Electricity increases make life harder for poor people

With the winter in full effect, people are queuing in petrol stations for paraffin, filling up their gas tanks but most importantly using even more electricity in their homes.

Mary-Anne Gontsana

News | 10 July 2013

Homes vandalised in Nyanga housing dispute

Some residents in Nyanga claim that the Department of Housing is not to blame for their housing problems.

Pharie Sefali

News | 10 July 2013

Mixed response to Metrorail fare increases

Commuter service Metrorail increased their fares on 1 June.

Thandile Majivolo

News | 10 July 2013

Protest against police brutality toward blind busker

A diverse crowd of over 200 protesters gathered in Greenmarket Square this afternoon to demonstrate on behalf of Mr Lunga Goodman Nono.

Amelia Earnest

News | 10 July 2013

Rosa choir unites people in song

An inspiring and unique choir is taking root in our city. The Rosa Choir Project, launched in September 2012, consists of an unusually diverse group of choristers that sings songs in Afrikaans, Xhosa and English.

Entertainment Reporter

News | 9 July 2013

Zimbabwean models in Cape Town celebrate life

The Miss Zimbabwe Cape Town pageant was founded in March 2012 by a then 27-year-old Maynard Chizavare. He said the objective was to celebrate Zimbabwean beauty in a foreign land.

Tariro Washinyira

News | 9 July 2013