Human Rights Watch calls for decriminalisation. Many of the sex workers described cases of rape, corruption and harassment by police officers.
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Politics and Society South Africa: Attitudes towards land occupations have to change, say researchers
Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa has released a series of reports on informal settlements
Politics and Society South Africa: Somalian shops in Khayelitsha looted after shooting
“It was no longer about the shooting anymore but hatred towards us Somalians” says shop owner.
Politics and Society South Africa: Cape Flats residents cheer arrival of army
Army troops entered the Cape Flats on Thursday, Mandela Day, a week after Minister of Police Bheki Cele announced that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) would be deployed to quell escalating gang violence. The army started their operation […]
Lifestyle South Africa: Township basketball teams celebrate Youth Day at the CTICC
The two-day Youth Day Classic Basketball Tournament kicked off on 16 June with about 800 youngsters.
Politics and Society South Africa: Woman arrested in Sea Point gets job
Good news for 23-year-old Esethu Mcinjana: she got the job that she hoped for. Hotel asked Esethu to come back for interview.
Politics and Society A woman was taking selfies on a Sea Point bench. She was arrested and locked in a cell overnight
A 23-year-old Blue Downs woman is considering suing the police after being arrested while sitting on a bench in Sea Point and then being locked in a cell for the night. The “vehicle-breaking” equipment in Esethu Mcinjana’s handbag was a gate remote.
Politics and Society South Africa: Africa Day workshop in Dunoon tackles xenophobia
Violent crime against immigrants was discussed at an information session hosted by the Institute for Healing of Memories and with the Claremont Main Road Mosque in Dunoon on Africa Day last week.
Politics and Society South Africa: Minister makes big promises about R280-million Baartman centre
South Africa: Minister of Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa says heritage site will turn tiny Hankey into “another Gauteng”