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The Justice department has upgraded the Khayelitsha sexual offences court. But Rape Crisis say it’s not enough – News from GroundUp

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The Justice department has upgraded the Khayelitsha sexual offences court. But Rape Crisis say it’s not enough: Activists picketed outside the department’s regional office in Cape Town on Monday to demand better upgrades Source: GroundUp News. Kariega’s new R25 million sports complex has opened: This follows several years of protests by residents demanding more facilities for their community Source: GroundUp News. Ivermectin study boosts regulator’s court defence: The first substantial … [Read more...] about The Justice department has upgraded the Khayelitsha sexual offences court. But Rape Crisis say it’s not enough – News from GroundUp

22 Khayelitsha Soup Kitchens. One Online Auction. A R1.3m Target. – MyPR.co.za

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22 Khayelitsha Soup Kitchens. One Online Auction. A R1.3m Target.: South Africans unite to offer 100 lots on auction, tackling food crisis for starving families. Feeding a staggering 4000 people – mostly children – and reaching 22 soup kitchens in Khayelitsha, Westlake, Retreat, and Steenberg, a new initiative by Constantia CAN ambitiously seeks to raise over R1m with a single online fundraising auction next week (October 1st.) More than 100 lots have been donated by South African … [Read more...] about 22 Khayelitsha Soup Kitchens. One Online Auction. A R1.3m Target. – MyPR.co.za

Lockdown in pictures – Day 107: “We love Khayelitsha” – News from GroundUp

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Lockdown in pictures - Day 107: “We love Khayelitsha”: Source: GroundUp News. Homes demolished as storm hits Cape Town: Five shacks in Vrygrond were demolished on a rainy Thursday afternoon Source: GroundUp News. Residents destroy home of man accused of sexually assaulting five children: “We demolished his house because the justice system has failed us” Source: GroundUp News. Lockdown in pictures - Day 105: Under water: Source: GroundUp News. Bulelani Qolani: What happened … [Read more...] about Lockdown in pictures – Day 107: “We love Khayelitsha” – News from GroundUp

City officers shoot at Khayelitsha protesters – News from GroundUp

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City officers shoot at Khayelitsha protesters: Conflict over how to respond to land occupation during lockdown intensifies Source: GroundUp News. Covid-19: Doctors released from isolation in Limpopo TB hospital: This follows widespread criticism of MEC Phophi Ramathuba Source: GroundUp News. Covid-19: Health minister calls for volunteers: NGOs and retired medical professionals especially needed Source: GroundUp News. Covid-19: Worldwide call for ban on wildlife markets: Appeal sent … [Read more...] about City officers shoot at Khayelitsha protesters – News from GroundUp

Activists and Cape Town law enforcement clash in Khayelitsha – News from GroundUp

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Activists and Cape Town law enforcement clash in Khayelitsha: Dispute over shack demolitions during Covid-19 lockdown escalates Source: GroundUp News. Covid-19: Judge scolds union for “untenable” case against Minister of Health: “Under circumstances of national disaster, everyone is called upon, for the good of society as a whole, to co-operate in bringing the pandemic under control.” Source: GroundUp News. Covid-19: Lockdown blamed for desperate Cape Town land occupation: Law … [Read more...] about Activists and Cape Town law enforcement clash in Khayelitsha – News from GroundUp

Khayelitsha commuters plan transport summit for February – News from GroundUp

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Khayelitsha commuters plan transport summit for February: “We have found that commuter safety is also not up to standard” Source: GroundUp News. City to use bylaws to remove refugees: Smith says failure to do this will have dire consequences for the informal traders on Greenmarket Square Source: GroundUp News. Barrydale parade highlights climate change: Joyous occasion in beautiful Western Cape town was marked by a serious and frightening theme Source: GroundUp News. Huge West Coast … [Read more...] about Khayelitsha commuters plan transport summit for February – News from GroundUp

Khayelitsha court doesn’t cater properly for rape survivors, report finds – News from GroundUp

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Khayelitsha court doesn’t cater properly for rape survivors, report finds: Rape Crisis demands better conditions at sexual offences court Source: GroundUp News. Picket for children’s rights outside Home Affairs office: Protesters demand better access to documentation Source: GroundUp News. “Townships should not be a dumping site for unhealthy food”: People’s Health Movement urges government to do more to curb malnutrition and obesity in townships Source: GroundUp News. Residents and … [Read more...] about Khayelitsha court doesn’t cater properly for rape survivors, report finds – News from GroundUp

Makhanda News: 4 killed in Khayelitsha house fire

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4 killed in Khayelitsha house fire: Jermaine Carelse, from the City of Cape Town’s fire and rescue services, said a man was injured in the tragedy. CAPE TOWN - Four people have died in a house fire in Khayelitsha. Among the dead ... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. Ramaphosa’s big challenge is to show there are consequences for corruption: The first change in his strategy must be ensuring swift reaction to the kind of crisis that happened in Makhanda last week. When an organisation such as … [Read more...] about Makhanda News: 4 killed in Khayelitsha house fire

SITA Invests in 7th School Computer Lab at Academia Primary School in Khayelitsha – MyPR.co.za

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SITA Invests in 7th School Computer Lab at Academia Primary School in Khayelitsha: Suren Naidoo, SITA; Mr Allies, Academia School Principal; Bruce Croza SAA SITA invests in 7th school computer Lab at Academia Primary School in Khayelitsha – Khayelitsha, Cape Town –  on the 28th of September 2018,  the SITA South Africa team joined the learners and teachers at Academia Primary School in Khayelitsha, Cape Town to celebrate the opening of their new SITA ICT Lab. The Academia Primary ICT … [Read more...] about SITA Invests in 7th School Computer Lab at Academia Primary School in Khayelitsha – MyPR.co.za

Committee to Conduct Public Hearings in Khayelitsha on 2017 Appropriation Bill

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Committee to Conduct Public Hearings in Khayelitsha on 2017 Appropriation Bill: The Standing Committee on Appropriations will conduct public hearings on Wednesday (24 May) on the 2017 Appropriation Bill.  The Bill provides for the appropriation of money from the National Revenue Fund for the requirements of the state for the 2017/18 financial year and provides for subordinate matters incidental thereto. Members of the media wishing to attend the public participation engagement … [Read more...] about Committee to Conduct Public Hearings in Khayelitsha on 2017 Appropriation Bill

Committee to Conduct Public Hearings in Khayelitsha on 2017 Appropriation Bill

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Committee to Conduct Public Hearings in Khayelitsha on 2017 Appropriation Bill: The Standing Committee on Appropriations will conduct public hearings on Wednesday (24 May) on the 2017 Appropriation Bill.  The Bill provides for the appropriation of money from the National Revenue Fund for the requirements of the state for the 2017/18 financial year and provides for subordinate matters incidental thereto. Members of the media wishing to attend the public participation engagement … [Read more...] about Committee to Conduct Public Hearings in Khayelitsha on 2017 Appropriation Bill

Committee to Conduct Public Hearings in Khayelitsha on 2017 Appropriation Bill

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Committee to Conduct Public Hearings in Khayelitsha on 2017 Appropriation Bill: The Standing Committee on Appropriations will conduct public hearings on Wednesday (24 May) on the 2017 Appropriation Bill.  The Bill provides for the appropriation of money from the National Revenue Fund for the requirements of the state for the 2017/18 financial year and provides for subordinate matters incidental thereto. Members of the media wishing to attend the public participation engagement … [Read more...] about Committee to Conduct Public Hearings in Khayelitsha on 2017 Appropriation Bill

Investigation into Khayamnandi and Khayelitsha Electricity Failure

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality wishes to assure the residents in areas of Khayamnandi in Despatch and Khayelitsha in KwaNobuhle, as  well as Aloes down to Swartkops towards Coega Village, that the cause of the electricity interruption that they are experiencing on Christmas Eve is being investigated and that the Municipality is  making every effort to ensure that their power supply will be restored as soon as possible. … [Read more...] about Investigation into Khayamnandi and Khayelitsha Electricity Failure

Electricity supply restored to all areas of the Metro

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality confirms that electricity supply has been restored to all areas of the Metro, including Khayelitsha in KwaNobuhle. The Municipality wishes to thank residents for their patience in with the inconvenience over the Festive Season. While the Municipality made every effort to restore power quickly , in each case, the specific cause or fault had to be established or located, before repairs could commence. Any individual householder who may experience an … [Read more...] about Electricity supply restored to all areas of the Metro