Articles for Matthew Hirsch

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Shelters scramble as heavy rain continues

Besides a lack of space some shelters are also dealing with flooding

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News | 12 July 2024

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City ordered to halt work on historic Salt River hall

Stop works order issued by Heritage Western Cape as no heritage permit obtained

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Brief | 8 July 2024

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UCT council adopts Gaza resolutions

Call for immediate ceasefire

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Brief | 25 June 2024

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Backyarders vs City of Cape Town in court

Judgment reserved in Belhar occupation case

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Law | 10 June 2024

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Children’s book on Palestine occupation pulled from Exclusive Books’ shelves

“It is sad when a book like this gets pulled from the biggest retailer in the country”

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News | 6 June 2024

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Thousands march in Cape Town in support of ICJ order against Israel

Case to stop Israeli attack on Rafah was brought by South African government

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News | 26 May 2024

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Deadline for comment on City of Cape Town’s new homeless strategy

Public comment closes Wednesday

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News | 21 May 2024

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Blow for Woodstock social housing plans

Tribunal overturns Heritage Western Cape decision to allow development at the Earl Street site

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News | 15 May 2024

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“Dismay” at Stellenbosch senate’s rejection of call for Gaza ceasefire

Meanwhile Nelson Mandela University senate supported a call for a ceasefire in Gaza earlier this week, and effectively an academic boycott of Israel

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Brief | 10 May 2024

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President tells ministers to set up task team on use of public land for housing

The State Land Disposal Act allows the President to fast track the use of public land

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Brief | 3 May 2024

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President Ramaphosa calls for end to farm evictions

Thousands participate in Cape Town Workers’ Day rally

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Brief | 1 May 2024

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Children run a gauntlet of muggings and traffic on the way to school

Pedestrian bridges across major Cape Town freeway are favourite haunts for criminals

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News | 30 April 2024

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Activists celebrate seven years since High Court ruling against SA nuclear deal

Vigil at Parliament also marked exactly 38 years since Chernobyl Disaster

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Brief | 26 April 2024

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Shelters for homeless families a rarity

The Somerset West Family Shelter is one of few in the country

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News | 19 April 2024

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Last interfaith service for Dean of St George’s Cathedral

Michael Weeder, who has spoken out against Israel’s bombardment of Palestine, retires as Dean of St George’s Cathedral

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Brief | 15 April 2024

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Stellenbosch University senate members call for ceasefire in Gaza

Thuli Madonsela is one of more than 100 signatories

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News | 12 April 2024