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…
Category: Social
Radio 786 Transends Media Platforms
Radio 786 celebrates 26 years of broadcasting and has through the years maintained its relevance through adapting with the times.…
Apartheid Criminals Taking Truth to Grave
The ANC-led government has been told not to cower to the intimidation and threats of Apartheid-era leader FW de Klerk.…
Reflecting on 26-Years of Radio 786
A brainchild of this community, Radio 786 at 26 has evolved into a multifaceted media entity. Taking to the airwaves…
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…
Bo-Kaap Man Still Missing
A search continues for a 63-year-old Bo-Kaap man who went missing nearly a week ago. According to police Mogamad Yunus…
Three Women Gunned Down in Khayelitsha
Three young women have been killed in the TT Block informal settlement, Khayelitsha. Their bodies were found in a passage…
Three-Legged Sheep Gets A Prosthetic Leg
Instead of hopping and skipping on three legs, a lucky sheep whose foot got stuck in a snare received its…
Democracy in Action: Is the Relationship Between Communities & Municipalities Tarnished?
Do municipalities indeed have a relationship with their communities; or do they still have a long way to go before…
Claremont Remembers Diverse Past
The diverse history and culture of Claremont and Newlands have been highlighted through a “Walk of Remembrance”. Hosted by the…
The Importance of Knowing Your Heritage
Why is it so important to be educated about your country’s heritage and history? As SA aims to build an…
Voter Apathy – Politics Ignores Youth
The past voter registration weekend has been hailed by the Independent Electoral Commission as a success. The IEC based this…
Police Presence Increased After Heinz Park Teacher Killed
Security has been beefed up in the vicinity of Heinz Park Primary School in Philippi where a teacher was gunned…
Lawyer Arrested with Drugs in Court
A 39-year-old lawyer has been caught with drugs at the Bellville Regional Court. It’s suspected the 200 mandrax tablets and…
Civil Society in Action Assessing Community Relationships with Municipalities
In the first edition of Civil Society in Action, we discuss the role of municipalities in ensuring that the public’s…
Democracy in Action: What is the Role of a Municipality?
What makes up a municipality and what is its function? This is the question we explore in this edition of…
Cape Town Teacher Shot Dead Before Class
A 52-year-old teacher has been killed at Heinz Park Primary School in Philippi. He was shot in the parking area…