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Alibi on trial in Angy Peter case

State prosecutor Phistus Pelesa concluded his cross-examination of Angy Peter on 25 June at the Western Cape High Court drawing into question Peter’s alibi.

Lara Sokoloff

News | 26 June 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

Too few gay men get involved, says Khayelitsha activist

Too few gay men engage in gay issues, gay activist Sibusiso Nquqeka of Khulani Khayelitsha Queer Project told the audience at a memorial service this week for two murdered women.

Pharie Sefali

News | 25 June 2014

A week in political activism

This week we cover the imprisonment of Al Jazeera journalists in Egypt, demands for a regional seminar about gender-based discrimination, anti-xenophobia efforts in De Doorns, and environmental research in Mpumalanga.

Michelle Korte

News | 25 June 2014

The elderly supporting the elderly

Nearly six years ago, Sindiswa Tati of Mandela Park in Khayelitsha, was going blind and often spent her days alone at home. Now, Tati, 68, has recovered, and since joining the AgeWell programme, says she feels “younger, confident and empowered” to help others in need of a friend.

Barbara Maregele

News | 24 June 2014

Anxiety grows among Zimbabweans while Home Affairs says do not panic

Some Zimbabweans in Cape Town are asking how one can be patient and not panic when they have lost their jobs, find their bank accounts frozen, their children unable to go to university, and their work permits expiring.

Tariro Washinyira

News | 24 June 2014

Kukhanya - a young burn survivor’s tale

Seven-year-old Kukhanya Ngxumza suffered severe burns when he was only a few months old. Today, he is teased at school, but he doesn’t let bullies win.

Mary-Anne Gontsana

News | 24 June 2014

Abahlali to contest forced evictions

Shackdwellers’ movement Abahlali baseMjondolo plans to take legal action after the forcible eviction at the weekend of residents of two informal settlements near Durban.

Michelle Korte

News | 24 June 2014

Changing how township tourism is done

Siphiwe Ngwenya, founder of the Maboneng Township Art Experience, has set out to change the standard way tours to the townships of Cape Town are run. Maboneng, which means ‘place of light’ in seSotho, runs annual festivals in townships as a means to generate income for locals.

Yazeed Kamaldien

News | 24 June 2014