Campaigns failing to stop farm evictions, say civil society organisations: Webinar highlights plight of women on farms, calls on President to honour promise Source: GroundUp News. Farm worker’s housing case in court this week: Drakenstein municipality accused of breaching its Constitutional obligations Source: GroundUp News. Constitutional Court orders transport department to insource about 66 Tasima employees: The workers have not been paid salaries since December 2018 Source: GroundUp … [Read more...] about Campaigns failing to stop farm evictions, say civil society organisations – News from GroundUp
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Minister Lindiwe Sisulu appeals to municipalities and private property owners to suspend evictions during Coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Lindiwe Sisulu has appealed to municipalities and private property owners to suspend evictions during the current lockdown as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last month, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a 21 day lock down as part of efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus. Minister Sisulu and … [Read more...] about No Evictions Please
Covid-19: eThekwini accused of defying ban on evictions – News from GroundUp
Covid-19: eThekwini accused of defying ban on evictions: All evictions suspended by government Source: GroundUp News. Covid-19: Premier Mabuyane witnesses huge queues for social grants: “Our biggest concern is when the virus reaches rural areas and townships” Source: GroundUp News. Covid-19: Busy roads, long queues and children playing in the streets of Port Elizabeth: Pensioners queue among mass of shoppers to collect social grants Source: GroundUp News. Covid-19: Emergency workers … [Read more...] about Covid-19: eThekwini accused of defying ban on evictions – News from GroundUp
Dozens of families spend night outside amid ongoing evictions – News from GroundUp
Dozens of families spend night outside amid ongoing evictions: “They left us with nothing. I don’t know where I will go now” says Khayelitsha occupier Source: GroundUp News. Covid-19: Circumcision schools suspended in Eastern Cape: Teams sent to Chris Hani, Komani, OR Tambo and Port St John’s to “rescue boys” in illegal schools, says Provincial Chair of House of Traditional leaders Source: GroundUp News. Human Rights Commission asked to look at farm job losses and evictions: Seasonal … [Read more...] about Dozens of families spend night outside amid ongoing evictions – News from GroundUp
Covid-19: Housing activists call for halt to evictions – News from GroundUp
Covid-19: Housing activists call for halt to evictions: “The current business as usual response … does not consider the communicable nature of Covid-19” Source: GroundUp News. Informal settlements rise up against municipality’s “lies”: Roads blocked and cars stoned Source: GroundUp News. Christiaan Barnard Memorial wasn’t ready to accept Covid-19 patient: Woman is now being treated in Groote Schuur Source: GroundUp News. “If employers tell domestic workers to stay home, they must … [Read more...] about Covid-19: Housing activists call for halt to evictions – News from GroundUp
Women march against evictions in Drakenstein – News from GroundUp
Women march against evictions in Drakenstein: “Share the land with those who work on it” Source: GroundUp News. PRASA ordered to pay security companies plus punitive costs: #UniteBehind intervention application postponed until 26 March Source: GroundUp News. Marikana occupiers reach landmark agreement with property owners: Showdown in Supreme Court of Appeal averted Source: GroundUp News. Woman raped in public library organises protest to demand better security: About 50 learners … [Read more...] about Women march against evictions in Drakenstein – News from GroundUp
PE in the news: Good Samaritans step in after mass evictions
Good Samaritans step in after mass evictions: Port Elizabeth - Land occupiers evicted three weeks ago in Port Elizabeth are struggling to find alternative accommodation. Some are elderly and some are disabled. In June, following a court interdict obtained by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Now for a big exodus at Kings: It will be a farewell outing for many as the Port Elizabeth franchise comes to terms with their Super Rugby exit and an expected … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Good Samaritans step in after mass evictions
