Municipalities must adopt food-first policy to combat poverty
Municipalities need to develop a Food First approach. This is the assertion by the Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI)’s Dr.…
Category: Politics
Bo-Kaap residents skeptical of change despite promises
Bo-Kaap residents don’t seem too convinced by the promises political parties are making to improve the culturally rich community. Being…
Ramaphosa votes, urges people to fulfill their duty
President Cyril Ramaphosa has cast his vote in Chiawelo in Soweto. Addressing the media, Ramaphosa urged all South Africans to…
Macassar residents safety at risk as another blast strikes Rheinmetall plant
Explosive materials are reportedly behind last night’s blast at the Rheinmetall /Denel plant near Somerset West. The City of Cape…
Who you vote for should be outcome-based
Voters must think about the outcome they want, rather than the party they like. Political analyst, Professor Steven Friedman, says…
Heathfield High Principal Dismissal Highlights WCED Double-Standards
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has dismissed Heathfield High School principal Wesley Neumann. On Wednesday, Neumann posted the Final…
Municipal Fund Mismanagement Costing Service Delivery
Among the many problems facing municipalities, their finances and financial management have drastically affected service delivery. Today’s edition of the…
Women More Likely to Vote in Elections
Women have a stronger commitment and intention to vote than men. This is according to a University of Johannesburg study…
What do Voters Really Want?
In the last few weeks, contesting political parties have tirelessly campaigned, promising to provide improved basic services, affordable housing and…
VIDEO Coalface of Delivery: Safety & Security
As South Africans prepare for municipal elections, communities continue to be plagued by a range a of issues. This series…
SA Cricket Solidarity for BLM Takes a Knock
It remains to be seen whether South African wicket keeper Quinton de Kock will remain part of the T20 World…
Voter Distrust Could Influence Turn out
The Democratic Alliance’s rhetoric about votes for smaller parties has been criticised for flying in the face of the country’s…
Peoples’ Parliament – Lotus River
Recorded on-site from the streets of Lotus River, which have had a long battle for basic services. Among them properties…
VIDEO Coalface of Delivery: Service Delivery
As South Africans prepare for municipal elections, communities continue to be plagued by a range a of issues. This series…
Promises & Politics: CIP, NFP, BLF
The public transport system in Cape Town is struggling. The train service is unreliable and is being targeted by vandals…
Corruption Suspected to be Behind Load Shedding – Zwelinzima Vavi
Eskom’s latest energy crisis is being engineered. That’s according to the general secretary of the South African Federation of Trade…
Soldiers to Support Police During November 1 Elections
At least 10 000 troops are being deployed for the municipal elections. It’s set to come at a cost of…
De Kock Says “Sorry” for not Taking the Knee
South African cricketer Quinton de Kock has apologised to his teammates and fans for refusing to take the knee and…
VIDEO Coalface of Delivery: Housing Crisis
A looking at the housing delivery challenges and realities in the City of Cape Town. Watch out for the rest…
Promises & Politics: UPROPSA, OHM, USA, The Greens
It’s believed that the building of a green economy will not only aid in the protection of the environment for…