Health
South Africa leads in HIV prevention among gay groups
As homophobic discrimination continues to sweep across the African continent, we should be acutely mindful of the diverse ways it harms societies. While we are most aware of the direct effect homophobic physical violence has on sexual minority groups, it is also crucial that we be cognisant of the many insidious ways stigma and discrimination impact not only on sexual minorities but society at large.
Andrew Tucker
Opinion | 11 August 2014
Treatment Action Campaign in a tavern
People should view taverns as part of the community, where young people can meet to enjoy themselves, and not as enemies, community activists told a meeting at the weekend of the Kuyasa branch of the Treatment Action Campaign.
Munda Kula
Brief | 5 August 2014
Long walk to healthcare
Langa residents are complaining about the distance they have to walk to Bonteheuwel to access basic health care.
Thembela Ntongana
News | 4 August 2014
The mountain is not for gays
For many South Africans, the practice of traditional circumcision is vital for males if they wish their community to regard them as men and no longer boys. For most it is a significant experience, but for some it can be unbearable.
Pharie Sefali
News | 23 July 2014
Khayelitsha’s stinkiest home finally gets cleaned up
A house in Khayelitsha stank so badly, even the neighbours complained about it. Thankfully, the City of Cape Town has unblocked the sewage drain of Mluleki Gantso’s house.
Johnnie Isaac
News | 22 July 2014
Does anybody remember AIDS?
This week thousands of activists, scientists and government officials will troop to Melbourne, Australia, to participate in the 20th International AIDS Conference.
Mark Heywood
Opinion | 21 July 2014
Flush toilet audit begins in Khayelitsha
This week the Social Justice Coalition (SJC) began a second social audit of janitorial services in Khayelitsha. This time the organisation is looking at flush toilets.
Thembela Ntongana and Zintle Swana
News | 18 July 2014
De Lille lashes out at HRC and SJC over sanitation report
Today, Mayor Patricia De Lille responded in a special edition of Cape Town This Week to the Human Rights Commission (HRC) report on sanitation provision in Khayelitsha that was published yesterday.
Michelle Korte
News | 17 July 2014
Poo carriers found not guilty
Hundreds of Ses'khona members sang victory songs today as their leaders walked out of the Cape Town Magistrate court free.
Pharie Sefali
News | 16 July 2014