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Soccer coach rapes 13-year old boy in Khayelitsha

A 13-year old boy was raped by a community soccer coach last Sunday in TR Section, Khayelitsha.

Mary-Jane Matsolo

News | 9 May 2013

Creating the Cape Cultural Collective

The Cape Cultural Collective (CCC) is as strange and unusual as it is interesting and inspirational. It began in 2007 when a small group of anti-apartheid activists, musicians, and poets decided to start a movement promoting social change in communities through artistic projects. Since then, it has grown into a large network of talented performers discussing important South African issues through song, dance, poetry, or whatever art engages and entertains their audiences.

Margo Fortune

News | 8 May 2013

DEVTA Trial - will it help or harm our treatment programs?

In poverty-ridden countries with a lack of funds and resources, it is critical that the most cost-effective government treatment programs are used. The decision about which programs are the most beneficial needs to be driven by solid, swift science.

Kerry Gordon

News | 8 May 2013

Annie Lennox speaks out against violence

Who is paying the biggest price for South Africa's sexual violence? Scottish singer-songwriter and political activist Annie Lennox wants the world to know as she takes a stand to end violence against women and children through her "Make it Happen" petition launch in Cape Town this week.

Miriam Mannak

News | 8 May 2013

HIV in Eden

News | 8 May 2013

Safer Communities

News | 8 May 2013

“Aging Out” of Foster Care- David’s Story

Every year, hundreds of young adults "age out" of the foster care system in South Africa when they officially become adults at or around their 18th birthday. It is a big transition that often comes with very little support.

Verity Fitzgerald

News | 7 May 2013

Ajax star’s advice to youth: Listen, work hard and focus on education

GroundUp interviewed Thulani Hlatswayo, the 23-year-old centre-back from Ajax Cape Town to see how he feels about the team's progress and the upcoming Liverpool match.

Margo Fortune

News | 6 May 2013