Articles for Matthew Hirsch
After the fire: Wingfield refugees wish to stay put
A refugee group, left homeless after their tent burnt down, still intend to oppose their eviction that will be heard in court next year
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Brief | 7 November 2025
In photos: Fire at Wingfield refugee camp
Hundreds of refugees, who were already facing eviction, have lost their shelter
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Brenton Geach.
Photo Essay | 6 November 2025
Francesca Albanese calls for all of us to do more to end the oppression of Palestinians
“Bringing the case to the ICJ … It’s been enormous. South Africa went ahead alone and risked huge repercussions from the United States and others”
News | 27 October 2025
District Six claimants wonder if they will be alive by the time government redevelops the historic site
“Hopefully, the next generation will perhaps benefit,” says 77-year-old claimant
News | 27 October 2025
Eviction case for hundreds of refugees to be heard in April
Government has spent millions on Wingfield and Paint City camps since 2020
Brief | 13 October 2025
Health workers applaud medical association’s decision to cut ties with Israel
SAMA calls for the Israeli Medical Association to condemn the blockade of essential medical supplies, among other demands
Brief | 8 October 2025
Health workers picket for flotilla to be protected
They also call for the Israeli Medical Association to be suspended from the World Medical Association
Brief | 2 October 2025
Mustafa Barghouti and Jeremy Corbyn condemn Trump’s plan for Gaza
The Palestinian politician and British MP spoke at an event in Cape Town on Tuesday
News | 30 September 2025
Thousands march to Parliament calling for end to genocide in Gaza
President Cyril Ramaphosa, addressing the UN in New York, said: “As Palestinians continue to face genocide and famine, we have a duty to act”
News | 27 September 2025