Should you spoil your ballot?
The campaign now underway to encourage a protest against government by spoiling ballots has been left far too late, especially if the object is to build a coherent and mass, grassroots campaign to promote some kind of alternative.
Terry Bell
Opinion | 27 March 2014
Police major general believes Khayelitsha police have enough resources
On March 26, the Khayelitsha Commission of Inquiry heard testimony from Major General Renee Fick. To some, it didn’t seemed Fick was speaking about the same Khayelitsha as the one the commission has heard about so far.
Adam Armstrong
News | 26 March 2014
The week in political activism - March 26, 2014
This week we cover the TAC’s march on Khayelitsha Hospital and an alert put out by Lawyers for Human Rights on the unconstitutionality of draft immigration regulations.
Brent Meersman
News | 26 March 2014
Metrorail promises R233 million to upgrade its service
At a press conference today, 25 March 2014, Western Cape Provincial Metrorail regional manager Mthuthuzeli Swartz said the rail company is on the verge of an upgrade revolution.
Mary-Anne Gontsana
News | 25 March 2014
Police operating with 33% less than they need
On March 25, Brigadier Leon Rabie told the Commission of Inquiry into Policing that if the proposed second station in Harare, Khayelitsha, went ahead, the SAPS would be “robbing Peter to pay Paul”.
Adam Armstrong
News | 25 March 2014
SAPS brigadier withdraws ‘offensive’ statement at Khayelitsha Commission of Inquiry
Testimony at the Khayelitsha Commission of Inquiry into policing continued on Monday 24 March with Brigadier Mlenga and General Goss. Mlenga wrote in his affidavit to the commission “people are living as animals”.
Adam Armstrong
News | 25 March 2014
Theatrical fairy tales come true in Khayelitsha
A variety of theatre troupes showcased their talents in the streets of Khayelitsha with the first instalment of a new festival. It was a promising start on limited means.
Dumisani Dabadini
News | 25 March 2014
Soccer: kids in Langa are on the ball
On Human Rights Day, Project Playground hosted the start of a two day soccer tournament in Langa stadium.
Siyabonga Kalipa
News | 24 March 2014