Protesters try to block Cape Town’s Central Line
The group lives on the rail reserve along Stock Road in Philippi East and is demanding that PRASA move them to permanent accommodation
Brief | 29 May 2025
One in four South Africans don’t have enough food. Activists call for action
Union Against Hunger shines light on the right to food
By Liezl Human
Brief | 29 May 2025
Protests against Germany and Glencore mark Namibian Genocide Remembrance Day
Events in Cape Town and Johannesburg drew attention to the war in Gaza
By Matthew Hirsch and Ihsaan Haffejee
News | 29 May 2025
Mayor gives green light to controversial Bo-Kaap hotel
“Consensus” reached after exhaustive engagement process, says Geordin Hill-Lewis
Brief | 28 May 2025
Dunoon residents threaten more protests over demolitions
They want the City of Cape Town to help resolve the housing crisis in the community
By Iva Fulepu
News | 23 May 2025
HIV activists urge Parliament to respond to PEPFAR cuts
Parliament told that many clinics have closed and people can’t access HIV medication
By Liezl Human
News | 23 May 2025
Housing plans for Tafelberg site revealed
Western Cape Government plans combination of social, affordable and high-end housing units
News | 22 May 2025
Godongwana says PEPFAR services might be funded later in the year, as health department puts in new bid for emergency funding
This is despite Motsoaledi saying he’s never heard of emergency funding
News | 22 May 2025
Calls for safety at Gugulethu clinic
After two recent armed hijackings, staff and patients are demanding CCTV and heightened security
News | 22 May 2025