Civil Society
Sea Point Jewish residents and domestic workers meet over Tafelberg
Claims of anti-semitism in affordable housing campaign are “totally baseless and silly”, says activist
By Moira Levy
News | 25 July 2017
Activists present stats on unequal policing
Areas with highest murder rates have fewer police resources, says SJC
Brief | 20 July 2017
Heated civil society meeting debates secret ballot
Opposing positions presented by Makhosi Khoza, Bantu Holomisa and Steven Friedman
By Barbara Maregele and Natalie Pertsovsky
News | 12 July 2017
New mining law headed for the bin or court
A flawed public participation process in the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Bill has created a serious dilemma for legislators
By Moira Levy
Opinion | 6 July 2017
Community organisations locked out of Hanover Park civic centres
City says it is part of a process “to regularise the use of community facilities” in the area
News | 5 July 2017
Police defend controversial protest law in court
Notice to protest not in conflict with constitutional rights, argues Minister of Police
Law | 16 June 2017
Social Justice Coalition to challenge the criminalisation of protest action
On Thursday the Western Cape High Court will hear argument
Brief | 13 June 2017
Activists protest against Aids Council
Hard questions in recent months about SANAC’s finances and commitment to holding government accountable remain unanswered
News | 13 June 2017
Vrygrond woman’s struggle to keep daycare centre open
Parents can’t afford to fund the facility with fees but an NGO is helping
News | 9 June 2017