Democracy in Action: Are Political Parties Recycling Promises?
As long as the political parties list, so too are promises being made. While major parties such as the ANC,…
Category: Elections 2021
1 November Declared A Public Holiday
November 1st – the date of the local government elections has been declared a public holiday. President Cyril Ramaphosa has…
DA Backtracks on Golf Course Affordable Housing
The DA has been caught flip flopping on the issue of using golf courses to build affordable housing in Cape…
DA in Hot Water for Race-Cheering Posters
The Democratic Alliance(DA) in KwaZulu-Natal has been ordered to remove posters deemed race-baiting. The posters cheered on so-called Indians in…
Civil Society in Action International Labour Research Information Group
The International Labour Research Information Group (ILRIG) has played an integral role in community education and conducting research which helps…
Promises & Politics – AIC, DPA, EcoForum, CA1st Movement
Working class residents of Cape Town have decried the high cost of municipal services, in particular electricity. Some households are…
Communities in Focus Bishop Lavis Action Community
The outcomes of local government elections have a direct impact on communities. Many have had to contend with infrastructural problems…
Democracy in Action: Are Councilors Equipped with the Necessary Skills & Leadership?
Are Ward Councillors properly equipped with the necessary skill-set and leadership to be in their respective positions? In comparison to…
Parties Isolating SA’s Diverse Public
Polarization and nationalism tropes in parts of South Africa are becoming more apparent through political party posters and campaigns. Political…
Niche Parties and Independents may be Ineffective
The South African political landscape has become saturated with parties vying for votes in the upcoming local government elections. This…
Special Voting to Help Reduce Traffic at Polling Stations
The Electoral Commission is hoping to use special voting this time around to avoid a high number of people queuing…
Election 2021: What to Consider when Making that X
In the lead up to elections – citizens are bombarded by political campaigning, but how do they go about navigating…
Khayelitsha Tired of Blocked Sewage System
Residents in the Khayelitsha informal settlement of Site B have blocked roads in response to the City of Cape Town’s…
No Formula E if there are No Basic Services for Cape Town’s Poor
The City of Cape Town is being slammed over a decision to allocate R48 million for a Formula E event.…
City Prioritises Foreigners over Capetonians – Hangberg
Community activists are at the forefront of the daily challenges facing citizens. They are often their advocates, and provide guidance…
Hangberg: Community Dignity Hangs in the Balance
The housing problem in Hangberg remains a concern as a development in the area to build 439 units has hit…
City Agrees To Solve Khayelitsha Sewage Issues
Khayelitsha community activists have made some headway in getting the City of Cape Town to solve its sewage issues. Following…
Khayelitsha Residents Protest over Blocked Drains
Khayelitsha residents have expressed their frustration at the poor state of the sewage system in Site B. Locals who staged…