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Battle For Cape Town: DA, ANC, ACDP, Good, CCC
Decent housing remains a serious concern for poor and working-class communities in Cape Town. The delivery of affordable housing has been a tedious process. Ordinary
Peoples’ Parliament – Delft
Communities are turned to for votes, but once representatives get to parliament or the provincial legislature, the people are easily forgotten. Radio 786 Peoples’ Parliament
Promises & Politics – PAC, UDM, Land Party, EFF
Those that contribute to the informal economy in Cape Town often feel that they are left on the margins and not taken as seriously as
Zille on Backfoot as DA Flip-flops on Key Issues
The Democratic Alliance has had an eventful fortnight. Most recently long-standing member Mike Waters resigned as DA campaign manager over what he claimed was his
Promises & Politics – PA, AFR, DI, Dagga Party
The delivery of affordable housing in Cape Town has been tedious and in some instances non-existent. Ordinary citizens are often left behind as spheres of
Promises & Politics – SNP, UIM, OMCPT, ICOSA
The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the deep realities of the extent of hunger not only in Cape Town but the rest of South Africa. According
Youth and Politics: Political Education – is it necessary?
Young people played a particularly important role in the anti-apartheid struggle. However, their presence has been notably missing from the political landscape. The SACP General
How Do South Africans Define Democracy?
Almost three decades into democracy, the University of Johannesburg hopes to assess how South Africans view the concept of democracy in relation to their lived
Democracy in Action: Are Political Parties Recycling Promises?
As long as the political parties list, so too are promises being made. While major parties such as the ANC, DA, and EFF have lengthy
DA in Hot Water for Race-Cheering Posters
The Democratic Alliance(DA) in KwaZulu-Natal has been ordered to remove posters deemed race-baiting. The posters cheered on so-called Indians in the KwaZulu-Natal area of Phoenix
Civil Society in Action International Labour Research Information Group
The International Labour Research Information Group (ILRIG) has played an integral role in community education and conducting research which helps in focusing the initiatives calling
Promises & Politics – AIC, DPA, EcoForum, CA1st Movement
Working class residents of Cape Town have decried the high cost of municipal services, in particular electricity. Some households are forced to make the tough
