Articles for Matthew Hirsch
Solidarity demonstrations with Palestinians held in Joburg and Cape Town
“We also faced a very oppressive apartheid regime” says protester
By Matthew Hirsch, Ihsaan Haffejee and Ashraf Hendricks
Photo Essay | 29 November 2023
Much-loved pastor bows out from Central Methodist Church
“Jesus believed in justice, equality, truth, gentleness and mercy” says Alan Storey
News | 28 November 2023
Public works “working” on evicting people occupying land at the Castle
Cape Town mayor concerned about the lack of a clear timeline
News | 27 November 2023
Health workers picket for Palestine outside Red Cross Children’s Hospital
Organisers call for immediate ceasefire
By Matthew Hirsch and Ella Morrison
Brief | 21 November 2023
Gift of the Givers Gaza head “paid the ultimate sacrifice”
Memorial held for Ahmed Abbasi in St George’s Cathedral
News | 20 November 2023
Public works slammed for mismanagement of prime Cape Town property
A two-hectare property and heritage buildings have been left to ruin
News | 17 November 2023
Pro-Israel protest disrupted in Cape Town
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis calls for tolerance, emphasises right to protest and condemns threat against Jewish school
By Ashraf Hendricks, Matthew Hirsch and Ella Morrison
Photo Essay | 12 November 2023
Tens of thousands march through Cape Town in solidarity with Palestinians
Call for Western Cape government to stand with Palestine as it has with Ukraine
By Matthew Hirsch and Ella Morrison
News | 11 November 2023
Help free up government buildings for women’s shelters, MPs urged
Commission on Gender Equality report has harsh words for police
News | 8 November 2023