Articles for Barbara October
Renovations at dilapidated Tulbagh school fast tracked
Learners taught in school hall until new classrooms are built
Brief | 13 September 2019
JSC in spotlight for slow adjudication of complaints against two judges
One complaint alleges state capture. The other alleges racism and sexism.
Law | 23 August 2019
Parents shut dilapidated Tulbagh school
WCED says the “plankie” portion of the school is to be replaced next year
Brief | 20 August 2019
Women neighbourhood watch members lead crime fighting in “most dangerous” communities
“We decided that we couldn’t depend on the police to do everything”
News | 19 August 2019
I queue for a living
Limpopo man employs five people and charges R50 per queue
Brief | 15 August 2019
Kensington backyarders to join shutdown protest on Thursday
“How many of you have been on the housing waiting list for more than 20 years?” Half the room raised their hands.
News | 7 August 2019
Mom heads to Equality Court after son in wheelchair denied access to superette
Shop owner says there’s no space and he has to protect his store from shoplifters
News | 2 August 2019
JSC has sat on a complaint against a judge for over six months
“We can’t allow people that contribute or enable corruption to continue doing their work as if nothing happened” says activist
News | 31 July 2019
Debt collectors Flemix & Associates face disciplinary action at Legal Practice Council
Law Clinic lawyer says hearing against Flemix is a significant step in reforming the micro-lending industry
News | 22 July 2019