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Angy Peter trial: prosecution and defence spar over restorative justice process
The relatives of Rowan du Preez, who was kidnapped and necklaced more than two years ago, are “ready and willing” to participate in mediated talks with the four convicted of his murder, the Cape High Court heard this morning.
Barbara Maregele
News | 12 February 2015
What immigrants would like President Zuma to say
GroundUp asked four immigrants to South Africa what they would like President Jacob Zuma to say in his State of the Nation Address tonight.
Zintle Swana. Photos by Masixole Feni.
News | 12 February 2015
“We don’t feel safe walking the streets” - Khayelitsha resident to President Zuma
Four Khayelitsha residents shared their views with us on what they would like President Jacob Zuma to talk about in the State of the Nation Address tonight.
Siyabonga Kalipa
News | 12 February 2015
Convicted activists vow to challenge gatherings law
A Cape Town magistrate has convicted ten activists from the Social Justice Coalition (SJC) for convening an illegal gathering. Although they were discharged with a caution, the group has vowed to appeal the conviction, and to have the Regulations of Gatherings Act declared unconstitutional by a higher court.
Daneel Knoetze
News | 11 February 2015
Blue Downs stadium brings schools together
On Monday 9 February, five schools took part in an athletics competition at the Blue Downs stadium. Here is a selection of photos.
Photos by Masixole Feni
News | 11 February 2015
SONA Teletubby nightmares
'Twas the night before the SONA, when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse ...
Stacey Stent
News | 11 February 2015
Flamingo Crescent upgrade shows what can be done
The first few months of Margaret Papier’s stay in Flamingo Crescent, a shanty town in Lansdowne, were so rough that she considered moving back to her former home underneath Lansdowne Bridge. Now, after three years of upgrading, she and her partner have a modest yet comfortable and electrified home, with access to clean drinking water and a flush toilet outside their front door.
Daneel Knoetze
News | 11 February 2015