[embedded content] Three times a week, children living on farms in Stellenbosch gather at a small dam on Polkadraai road to play canoe polo, also known as kayak polo. This unique sport is water polo, played on kayaks. “Playing canoe polo helps me relax, to get rid of my stress,” says Camurin Abrahams, one of the team’s strongest players. Abrahams is the highest ranking under-18 … [Read more...] about Canoe polo: Stellenbosch farm children paddle to success
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Durban Centre for the Disabled to be sold
Maria Cebekhulu (holding a tray) and Sibongile Mdwadwa live and work at the Enduduzweni Center for Disabled. Photos: Manqulo Nyakombi The Department of Public Works is in the process of selling the Enduduzweni Centre for the Disabled in Umlazi. There are 38 people, most of them blind, living at the centre and doing craftwork. The Department of Social Development says the … [Read more...] about Durban Centre for the Disabled to be sold
Sex workers and allies rally in Cape Town, demand full decriminalisation
Over 100 sex workers and supporters marched to the Department of Justice on Thursday. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks Over 100 sex workers and their supporters marched to the offices of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ) in Cape Town on Thursday to advocate for the full decriminalisation of sex work. Members of the Sex Workers Education & Advocacy … [Read more...] about Sex workers and allies rally in Cape Town, demand full decriminalisation
How will next year’s elections work? It’s confusing
The Electoral Amendment Bill currently on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s desk proposes major changes to the way we vote. Archive photo: Masixole Feni The Electoral Amendment Bill currently on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s desk proposes major changes to the way we vote. But the Bill has serious flaws and should be referred back to Parliament or to the Constitutional Court. As we head … [Read more...] about How will next year’s elections work? It’s confusing
G4S booted from control of Mangaung prison after Thabo Bester escape
The Department of Correctional Services is taking control of Mangaung prison away from G4S. Illustration: Lisa Nelson A temporary manager has been appointed to take over control of the Mangaung Correctional Centre operated by multinational security company G4S. An investigation by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) found that G4S’s director has lost control of the … [Read more...] about G4S booted from control of Mangaung prison after Thabo Bester escape
