Work started on the Lehae Library in 2015. It has never opened. Photo supplied by Threshold Project Developers In January, Johannesburg City spokesperson Nthatisi Modingoane told GroundUp that residents could expect to use the Lehae Library by 1 April. To the bitter disappointment of the community, especially many young people, that date came and went and the library, … [Read more...] about Youth picket, demand library be opened as government promised
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High Court wrong about law on foetuses under 26 weeks, Concourt rules
Illustration: Lisa Nelson The Pretoria High Court ruled that certain sections of the Births and Deaths Registration Act is unconstitutional, saying it denied parents the right to bury the remains of a foetus less than 26-weeks. The application was brought by The Voice of the Unborn Baby NPC and the Catholic Archdiocese of Durban. But the Constitutional Court said the Act … [Read more...] about High Court wrong about law on foetuses under 26 weeks, Concourt rules
Domestic workers march in Pretoria for decent pay and benefits
Phumzile Khumalo, Lettie Skhosana and Ella Skhosana are domestic workers in Pretoria suburbs. They joined a hundred other domestic workers who marched on Thursday to demand fair treatment and pay. Photo: Kimberly Mutandiro Over a hundred domestic workers dressed in bright uniforms and carrying irons and mops marched through the streets of Pretoria on Thursday to mark … [Read more...] about Domestic workers march in Pretoria for decent pay and benefits
Officer accused of murdering a homeless man is still employed by City of Cape Town
Friends of Dumisani Joxo gathered for a memorial at the site where he was shot dead in Rondebosch, Cape Town, in January. Archive photo: Marecia Damons The law enforcement officer charged with murdering Dumisani Joxo, who was homeless, remains employed by the City of Cape Town. Joxo was fatally shot on 9 January, apparently after a scuffle broke out over the dousing of a … [Read more...] about Officer accused of murdering a homeless man is still employed by City of Cape Town
“Our children can’t play outside any more” say Hillview residents
Micaheel, who was hit by a stray bullet while on his way to the shop, with his father, Igshaan Pedro, came to share their story at a public meeting on rising crime in Hillview. Photo: Tariro Washinyira Hillview residents in Cape Town are angered by gangsterism in their community and a lack of visible policing. They are calling for an emergency meeting with state officials. At a … [Read more...] about “Our children can’t play outside any more” say Hillview residents
