Civil Society

Building for a better world: Khayelitsha’s new activist centre

Isivivana built to house organisations campaigning for social justice

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News | 9 September 2016

Court action to force political parties to disclose their funding

My Vote Counts has approached the Western Cape High Court

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News | 28 July 2016

Disappointment at SA’s vote against UN move to strengthen civil society

Resolution passed without South Africa’s support

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News | 7 July 2016

The week in political activism

A roundup of some of the activities of civil society organisations

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News | 31 March 2016

Right2Know pickets on N2 ahead of SONA

Denied permission to demonstrate closer to parliament, the organisation relocates its protest

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News | 11 February 2016

Recall President Zuma!

The South African Presidency should be a site to advance the struggle for social equality, for the righting of historic crimes against black people, for jobs, houses, healthcare and education, for human rights globally and at home. This struggle can no longer be lead by a person as compromised, divisive and ineffective as President Jacob Zuma. He must be recalled by the ANC.

Tshepo Motsepe

Opinion | 14 December 2015

Khayelitsha residents march against violence

Khayelitsha residents took to the streets on Friday as part of a Social Justice Coalition (SJC) campaign to mark the 16 days of protest against violence against women and children.

Siyavuya Khaya

Brief | 7 December 2015

Khayelitsha kids have fun while learning how to stay healthy

Young children and teenagers packed Khayelitsha's Mew Way Hall to the brim today. They were entertained by the Zip Zap Circus and the Jazzart Dance Theatre. But besides having a day of fun, they also learnt about HIV and how to stay healthy, whether or not infected by the virus.

GroundUp Staff and Bernard ChiguvarePhotos by Masixole Feni

News | 1 December 2015

Twitter war between activists and City over Wolwerivier

A spat erupted on Twitter this week when Ndifuna Ukwazi (NU) director Zackie Achmat accused City of Cape Town’s Benedicta van Minnen of being ‘a liar’ and ‘one who holds black people in contempt’.

Barbara Maregele

News | 27 November 2015