Articles for Matthew Hirsch
Eviction hearing looms for refugees in Bellville camp
The refugees have rejected repatriation to home countries or returning to South African communities
News | 15 August 2025
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
Brief | 8 August 2025
Cape Union Mart and pro-Palestine activists gear up for court battle
Company owner Philip Krawitz denies funding Israel’s army
By Matthew Hirsch and Daniel Steyn
News | 8 August 2025
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
News | 1 August 2025
Holocaust centre urged to recognise genocide in Gaza
Centre director alarmed by humanitarian situation, but says “the designation of genocide is a legal matter”
Brief | 31 July 2025
Lifeline for penguins opens in Cape Town
A new seabird nursery at SANCCOB will incubate eggs and rear orphaned and abandoned chicks
Brief | 28 July 2025
Artscape social housing development moves ahead
1,476 social housing units planned at 16-storey development
Brief | 25 July 2025
Cape Town protesters bang pots against Israel’s use of food as a weapon
Over 100 people have starved to death in Gaza
Brief | 24 July 2025
St George’s Cathedral hosts sold-out fundraiser for Gaza
Songs for Freedom concert raised more than R260,000
Brief | 21 July 2025