News
Job cuts, lock-ins, and fear: Domestic workers suffer Covid-19 squeeze
“Hunger is getting worse” says union official
By James Stent
News | 31 July 2020
Creecy poised for West Coast wind farm decision
New concerns raised over impact of transmission line connecting the project to the grid
By John Yeld
News | 31 July 2020
Residents’ association wants activist’s soup kitchen closed
“Feed them in their areas” says association chairperson
News | 31 July 2020
Khayelitsha business owner caught in “rain of stones” during protest
Nelly Tom has scratches and bruising on her face and her work vehicle is severely damaged
News | 31 July 2020
“Improve conditions at all health facilities” demands TAC
Protesters give Eastern Cape health department seven days to respond to demand to produce Covid-19 plan
News | 30 July 2020
PE shack dwellers shut down neighbourhood
“We want to get the attention of this municipality. But if officials don’t address us we will stop all the projects in this ward.”
News | 30 July 2020
Cape Town residents close bridge to reduce crime
Pedestrian walkway connecting Mandalay to Lower Crossroads cut off
News | 30 July 2020
Not introducing a Basic Income Grant could be “disastrous” says ANC report
Proposal is for R500 a month for everyone aged 18 to 59
By James Stent
News | 30 July 2020
“I can’t even feed my children” says unemployed farmworker
Seasonal workers take farm owner to CCMA for “unfair dismissal and illegal eviction”
News | 30 July 2020