Articles for Matthew Hirsch
Journalist fled Gaza to save her family
Youmna El Sayed says the Israeli military is targeting Palestinian journalists
Interview | 2 September 2024
Western Cape government calls for harsher penalties for attacks on social workers
There has been one attack a week on social workers since the beginning of the year
Brief | 23 August 2024
Pre-dawn operation moves homeless people off Cape Town’s streets
City is offering “Safe Space” shelters but some people don’t want to go there
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 16 August 2024
Homeless people removed from Cape Town’s city centre
“We want everybody to have dignified accommodation,” says ward councillor
News | 15 August 2024
City of Cape Town starts moving people from city centre streets following court judgment
Those who have not already chosen to leave will be evicted next week
News | 7 August 2024
New shelter for hundreds of homeless people opens in Green Point
This is one of five Safe Spaces run by the City of Cape Town
Brief | 29 July 2024
Spectre of new hotel looms over SA’s oldest mosque
Bo-Kaap residents appeal City’s decision to approve a new six-storey development in the historic suburb
News | 25 July 2024
Shelters scramble as heavy rain continues
Besides a lack of space some shelters are also dealing with flooding
News | 12 July 2024
City ordered to halt work on historic Salt River hall
Stop works order issued by Heritage Western Cape as no heritage permit obtained
Brief | 8 July 2024