Articles for Matthew Hirsch
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
Brief | 3 May 2024
President Ramaphosa calls for end to farm evictions
Thousands participate in Cape Town Workers’ Day rally
Brief | 1 May 2024
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
News | 30 April 2024
Activists celebrate seven years since High Court ruling against SA nuclear deal
Vigil at Parliament also marked exactly 38 years since Chernobyl Disaster
Brief | 26 April 2024
Shelters for homeless families a rarity
The Somerset West Family Shelter is one of few in the country
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 19 April 2024
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
Brief | 15 April 2024
Stellenbosch University senate members call for ceasefire in Gaza
Thuli Madonsela is one of more than 100 signatories
News | 12 April 2024
Thousands left homeless by storms and fires in the Cape
Heavy rains, high winds and fires devastate homes in past few days
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 8 April 2024
Palestinian supporters march to Parliament
The protest marked Al-Quds Day, an international day to oppose the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory
Brief | 5 April 2024