Articles for Matthew Hirsch

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Darling Street residents await judgment in eviction case

Department of Public Works and Ndifuna Ukwazi square off in court

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Brief | 4 September 2025

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Gayton McKenzie vs Drug-Free Sport: heated debate in Parliament

Board was dissolved for spending about R1-million fighting a court case in Switzerland so that South Africa could stay in world sport

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Parliament | 3 September 2025

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Famine in Gaza: what next for South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

UN report confirms hundreds have starved to death despite International Court of Justice ordering Israel to allow humanitarian aid into the Palestinian enclave

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News | 2 September 2025

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Cape Town council approves social housing at “Fruit and Veg” site

237 social housing units are planned

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Brief | 22 August 2025

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Calls for Parks Tau to ban coal exports to Israel

South Africa is “fueling genocide”, protesters claim

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Brief | 21 August 2025

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Eviction hearing looms for refugees in Bellville camp

The refugees have rejected repatriation to home countries or returning to South African communities

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News | 15 August 2025

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Protest outside US Consulate in Cape Town as Israel moves to take over Gaza City

Activists call for America to stop supporting Israel’s war in Gaza

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Brief | 8 August 2025

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Cape Union Mart and pro-Palestine activists gear up for court battle

Company owner Philip Krawitz denies funding Israel’s army

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News | 8 August 2025

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Protesters call for UK and UAE to take action on Gaza

This follows calls for a global day of action to demand immediate relief for Gaza

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News | 1 August 2025