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SJC “delighted” at progress of Khayelitsha Commission
The Social Justice Coalition is “delighted” at the progress of the Khayelitsha Commission of Inquiry into policing, said the coalition’s Joel Bregman.
Adam Armstrong
News | 16 April 2014
Elections: what people are saying
GroundUp spoke to people about the elections, asking whether they would vote, who they would vote for and why. This is the first of a series GroundUp will be running.
Mary-Anne Gontsana and Pharie Sefali
News | 16 April 2014
Murder in Ceres: gay people are not safe, says activist
Activist Kenith Abrahams, who was a friend of David Olyn, a gay man murdered in Ceres three weeks ago, says gay people in the community do not feel safe.
Pharie Sefali
News | 15 April 2014
Deadly disease that’s curable if you’re rich
Around the world, 180 million people are infected with hepatitis C. But you would be forgiven if you asked, “What is hepatitis C?”.
Dr Mark Sonderup
News | 15 April 2014
Transparency is what is needed SJC tells City
Deputy General Secretary of the Social Justice Coalition Dustin Kramer continues his exchange with the City’s Paul Boughey, Chief of Staff to the Executive Mayor of Cape Town.
Dustin Kramer
News | 14 April 2014
Enkanini’s “field of death”
Residents of Enkanini informal settlement in Khayelitsha say they have taken it upon themselves to deal with thugs that are terrorising the community.
Johnnie Isaac
News | 14 April 2014
Elandskloof 18 years after restitution
The Elandskloof community, forcefully removed from their land in 1962, was the first successful restitution case in post-apartheid South Africa. Yet, the way the process has unfolded, has left several community members feeling angry and frustrated, 18 years after their historic victory.
Joshua Maserow and Jason Jardem
News | 14 April 2014
Zimbabweans introduce South Africans to new greens
A novelty to South Africans, various green leaf vegetables have over the past few years come to dominate immigrant green market stalls all over the city of Cape Town. The veggies, shunned by many locals, are favoured by many refugees from northern and central African countries.
Ras MiJa
News | 14 April 2014
Musos keep their ballots secret
With parties in full swing out campaigning, some will hire artists and bands to perform at election rallies. GroundUp asked some performers how they will vote, but most wouldn’t disclose, out of fear of being sidelined on various platforms, losing their funding or alienating their audience.
Dumisani Dabadini
News | 14 April 2014