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Hangberg: mixed reaction to new housing development
For the first time since a violent clash between residents and law enforcement in 2010, development of new housing is proceeding in Hangberg, Hout Bay. 142 new rental units are being built.
Barbara Maregele
News | 8 May 2014
Beautiful black consciousness autobiography back in print and free to download
Afrika My Music, Es’kia Mphahlele’s second autobiography, originally published by Ravan Press in 1984, is back in print courtesy of Kwela Books.
Joshua Maserow
News | 8 May 2014
Police clash with high-school students in Cape Town - province agrees to demands
Education authorities have agreed to address students' demands after about 300 students from Sizimisele Technical High School in Khayelitsha tried to protest yesterday in the city centre, complaining of a lack of teachers. The protest was blocked by a heavy police presence.
Sibusiso Tshabalala
News | 7 May 2014
Du Preez was no longer an informer, says police officer
Rowan du Preez was no longer a police informer at the time of his death last year, police sergeant Andile Tshila told the court last week during the trial of Social Justice Coalition leader Angy Peter.
Simone Haysom
News | 6 May 2014
Callies claims first Thabiet Rossier cup
Youngsters from around Cape Town spent Workers’ Day breaking a sweat on the rugby field in the inaugural Thabiet Rossier Under 14 Legacy Cup.
Siyabonga Kalipa
News | 6 May 2014
Nyanga community members beat up alleged child rapist
Last Thursday a twelve-year-old girl was raped in Nyanga, allegedly by her neighbour, in front of her grandmother.
Pharie Sefali
News | 5 May 2014
Strike at popular Khayelitsha radio station
Programming returned to normal at Khayelitsha’s Radio Zibonele Community Station on Sunday following two days of disruptions due to a strike by the majority of the station's staff.
Johnnie Isaac
News | 5 May 2014
Abahlali’s decision ‘unfortunate’ - Unemployed People’s Movement
Ayanda Kota, organizer of the Unemployed People’s Movement, says that Abahali baseMjondolo’s decision to endorse the DA is ‘unfortunate’.
Sibusiso Tshabalala
News | 5 May 2014