Articles for Marecia Damons
As many as 750,000 children have dropped out of school during the pandemic
School attendance is at the lowest level it has been in 20 years
News | 9 July 2021
This charity has been feeding Cape Town’s hungry for more than 80 years. Never have so many people queued for food
“The increase in numbers shows how much people are struggling out there”
Feature | 8 July 2021
Siqalo shack dwellers want solar power
Residents are asking the City of Cape Town to subsidise a model they say worked in Stellenbosch
News | 8 July 2021
SACP picket in Western Cape calls for inquiry into “the rot within the police”
The party says the public have lost all confidence and trust in the police
News | 25 June 2021
20 years later government still “discussing” Basic Income Grant
Even as the push for a comprehensive grant gathers pace, civil society organisations doubt the political will is there
News | 22 June 2021
State asks for more time to investigate case against Table Mountain fire accused
Accused’s lawyer wants case struck from court roll should the state not be ready next month
Brief | 18 June 2021
“Walk of Resistance” against Amazon site
A petition signed by 50,000 people opposing the R4.5bn mega-development has been handed over to Mayor Dan Plato
News | 17 June 2021
Supporters of axed top cop Jeremy Vearey march to Parliament
They want him reinstated and a public inquiry into SAPS
News | 10 June 2021
Cape Town golf clubs may be turned into housing - City documents
Activists welcome possible change of policy
News | 4 June 2021