Civil Society
“Right to protest a cornerstone of democracy”
SJC organised a march to Parliament, marking one year since Concourt affirmed its right to protest
Brief | 19 November 2019
Borehole brings relief to KZN school
Jamiatul Ulama KZN and Gift of the Givers gives Mcoseleli Secondary and the Maqongqo community a new borehole
Brief | 15 November 2019
New publication brings stories of rural South Africa to public attention
Social Change Assistance Trust (SCAT) celebrates 35 years with a book and seven awards
Brief | 13 November 2019
Non-profit organisations call for head of Social Development to resign
Protesters say their organisations are falling apart because of a lack of funding
News | 8 November 2019
Refugee leaders refuse help from civil society organisations
Chances of resettlement are dismal, but leaders of group staying at church in centre of Cape Town persist with demand
News | 7 November 2019
Cape Town’s battle for spatial justice
There is a disconnect between what the City says and what it does when it comes to housing, development, and urban planning.
Analysis | 31 October 2019
Looking out for Cape Town’s cart horses
The Cart Horse Protection Association relies solely on donations to oversee 450 horses
News | 25 October 2019
Khayelitsha lacks a proper sexual offences court
Survivors of rape need better support within the criminal justice system, say civil society organisations
News | 4 July 2019
Transport minister dreams of bullet trains … but commuters want Metrorail to work now
Civil society and commuter groups tell Fikile Mbalula their demands
News | 26 June 2019