[embedded content] Abalone, commonly known as “perlemoen”, is a critically endangered species. Since the early 2000s, thousands of tonnes of abalone have been poached from South Africa’s coast. It is a highly valued delicacy in China, which primarily imports abalone from South Africa. The Doring Bay Abalone Farm started in 2013 and is partly community-owned. The farm started … [Read more...] about Video: This abalone farm is starting to thrive
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Protesters close down municipal offices, demanding water
After a meeting with residents, the Alfred Nzo municipality sent a water truck around, but only for three days. Then it stopped coming. Photo: Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik The municipal water and sanitation offices in Matatiele have been locked by residents complaining about constant water problems. They say their taps run dry most of the day and the Alfred Nzo District … [Read more...] about Protesters close down municipal offices, demanding water
Five years on, Marievale army base families still in limbo
“One thing that I know is that I would miss Happiness Village very much,” says Nocks Giyana, pictured here with her husband, Sthembiso Mangisa. Photos: Kimberly Mutandiro GroundUp has followed the saga of the eviction of families that were living at the Marievale military base, outside Nigel in Gauteng, since 2018. We last reported on the displaced community in September 2021. … [Read more...] about Five years on, Marievale army base families still in limbo
Sex work: where criminal law has no place
Sex Worker Advocacy Taskforce (SWEAT) and the Sisonke National Sex Worker’s Movement have welcomed Cabinet’s approved of a draft statute to abolish criminal penalties for sex work. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks On 30 November 2022, Cabinet at last approved a draft statute to abolish criminal penalties for sex work (Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment … [Read more...] about Sex work: where criminal law has no place
Perlemoen farm gives hope to West Coast community
Doring Bay Abalone, a land-based aquaculture farm, produces about 60 tonnes of Haliotis midae abalone per year. Photos: Ashraf Hendricks Doring Bay Abalone, a land-based aquaculture farm, produces about 60 tonnes of abalone per year and legally exports to China. This project stands apart from other abalone farms because it is partly community-owned and employs about 50 workers … [Read more...] about Perlemoen farm gives hope to West Coast community
