Articles for Marecia Damons
This judge has not delivered his judgment after ten years. No action has been taken against him
Office of the Chief Justice says the matter was referred to the Judicial Conduct Committee. But the Judicial Service Commission says it has not received any complaints.
News | 17 November 2022
What happened to Cape Town’s promised affordable housing policy?
Activists launch report on urgent need for “inclusive” housing policy
News | 14 November 2022
Many mysteries surround the death of ‘Facebook rapist’ Thabo Bester
SAPS says the outcome of DNA tests to determine the body’s identity can be expected “at any stage”, six months on from the fire.
News | 8 November 2022
“Government has forgotten the July unrest. You can’t have millions of people going hungry.”
Civil society groups respond to Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement
News | 27 October 2022
Trouble in Paradise Park: the seven-year battle to keep eviction at bay
“I would not have invested my money here if somebody told me the truth,” says Hermanus home owner
Text by Marecia Damons. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Feature | 27 October 2022
More than 100 families at Paradise Park in Hermanus to be evicted, as judge dismisses appeal application
Stern words from the judge as a seven-year resistance to eviction appears to come to an end
Law | 24 October 2022
Liquor Amendment Bill might be further toughened up
Covid experience will have to be taken into account, says Department of Trade and Industry
News | 18 October 2022
About 7.5 million people receive the R350 grant
Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu also announces top-up grant for relatives caring for orphans
News | 11 October 2022
COSATU members march for workers’ rights
“There’s a job bloodbath but no plans by the government to create jobs” says union
By Marecia Damons and Chris Gilili
News | 7 October 2022