Civil Society
Day of protests in Cape Town tomorrow
Staff, students and a political party to demand a resolution to the university crisis
News | 25 October 2016
Building for a better world: Khayelitsha’s new activist centre
Isivivana built to house organisations campaigning for social justice
News | 9 September 2016
Court action to force political parties to disclose their funding
My Vote Counts has approached the Western Cape High Court
News | 28 July 2016
Disappointment at SA’s vote against UN move to strengthen civil society
Resolution passed without South Africa’s support
News | 7 July 2016
The week in political activism
A roundup of some of the activities of civil society organisations
News | 31 March 2016
Right2Know pickets on N2 ahead of SONA
Denied permission to demonstrate closer to parliament, the organisation relocates its protest
News | 11 February 2016
Recall President Zuma!
The South African Presidency should be a site to advance the struggle for social equality, for the righting of historic crimes against black people, for jobs, houses, healthcare and education, for human rights globally and at home. This struggle can no longer be lead by a person as compromised, divisive and ineffective as President Jacob Zuma. He must be recalled by the ANC.
Tshepo Motsepe
Opinion | 14 December 2015
Khayelitsha residents march against violence
Khayelitsha residents took to the streets on Friday as part of a Social Justice Coalition (SJC) campaign to mark the 16 days of protest against violence against women and children.
Siyavuya Khaya
Brief | 7 December 2015
Khayelitsha kids have fun while learning how to stay healthy
Young children and teenagers packed Khayelitsha's Mew Way Hall to the brim today. They were entertained by the Zip Zap Circus and the Jazzart Dance Theatre. But besides having a day of fun, they also learnt about HIV and how to stay healthy, whether or not infected by the virus.
GroundUp Staff and Bernard ChiguvarePhotos by Masixole Feni
News | 1 December 2015