Articles for Matthew Hirsch
Darling Street families in limbo after eviction case postponed
The Department of Public Works will meet with the City of Cape Town to discuss alternative accommodation
Brief | 19 June 2025
Cape Town mothers in silent march for Gaza
Israel has blocked food from entering Gaza and killed more than 200 people at distribution points
Brief | 14 June 2025
Protests against Germany and Glencore mark Namibian Genocide Remembrance Day
Events in Cape Town and Johannesburg drew attention to the war in Gaza
By Matthew Hirsch and Ihsaan Haffejee
News | 29 May 2025
Mayor gives green light to controversial Bo-Kaap hotel
“Consensus” reached after exhaustive engagement process, says Geordin Hill-Lewis
Brief | 28 May 2025
Housing plans for Tafelberg site revealed
Western Cape Government plans combination of social, affordable and high-end housing units
News | 22 May 2025
Hundreds mark Nakba Day at Castle of Good Hope
Pro-Palestine activists call for permanent ceasefire
Brief | 19 May 2025
District Six families must wait at least three more years to return
Government has not yet secured funding to build the houses
By Matthew Hirsch and Daniel Steyn
Feature | 6 May 2025
Alarming increase in attacks on social workers
“It was a calling for me, but the calling didn’t include me being in danger”
Brief | 29 April 2025
Department of Public Works bungles Darling Street eviction application
State Attorney did not communicate with residents and failed to enrol the case properly
News | 10 April 2025