Solidarity protest for dock workers who stalled Israeli ship: Action against the vessel was part of a global call for workers and trade unions to refuse to unload Israeli ships Source: GroundUp News. Sisters die in Philippi shack fire: The family lost everything in the blaze Source: GroundUp News. Water situation desperate in Hankey and Patensie: Towns’ population swells with thousands of seasonal workers needed to harvest the citrus crop Source: GroundUp News. Africa has a higher … [Read more...] about Solidarity protest for dock workers who stalled Israeli ship – News from GroundUp
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Parliamentarians fast in solidarity with Palestinian political prisoners
Parliamentarians fast in solidarity with Palestinian political prisoners: The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Siphosezwe Masango, has applauded and participated in the initiative undertaken by South Africans and various organised formations to fast in solidarity with Palestinian political prisoners. “This action places our country at the centre of the global fight against injustices and human rights abuses. South Africa is an … [Read more...] about Parliamentarians fast in solidarity with Palestinian political prisoners
Rain puts damper on Toy Run target
On 15 February 2012, at a function held at the Midnight Motorcycle Club, R156 000.00 was handed over to charities as part of the Port Elizabeth leg of the annual Toy Run, a non-profit charity event. Although the organizer's aim was to generate R200 000 for charities in its twentieth year of the event, the torrential rain on the day of the Toy Run had an adverse impact on potential fund raising. Annual fund raising through the Toy Run focuses on supporting children through pre-identified, … [Read more...] about Rain puts damper on Toy Run target
