An Open Letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa

Dear Mr President, I write to you not as a political opponent, but as someone who stood alongside you during the struggle for our freedom and who respects the office you occupy. There was a time when you, as General Secretary of the National Union of Mineworkers, and I, as General Secretary of COSATU, occupied…

KZN premier shares stage with March and March leaders as 30 June fears grow

Anti-foreigner movement leader Nkosikhona Ndabandaba spoke at an event with KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli on 25 June ahead of nationwide anti-foreigner protests on 30 June. (Photo: Supplied) By Greg Ardé Critics say KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli’s decision to share a stage with leaders of anti-foreigner groups ahead of the 30 June protests ‘legitimised hateful narratives’….

Research points to the real cause of SA’s jobs crisis

Sara-Jayne Makwala King – 23 June 2026 | 12:43 New research suggested South Africa’s unemployment problem stemmed from a lack of job creation rather than competition from migrants. South Africa’s unemployment crisis continues to intensify. The number of people looking for work is growing faster than the economy’s ability to create jobs. Speaking on 702/CapeTalk,…

Qaanitah Hunter | South Africa, we are being played

An anti-immigrant march took place in Mayfair this week. The author argues that SA is being played by elements who want to protect their extortion rackets. By Quaanitah Hunter The current anti-immigrant mobilisation cannot be understood purely as a spontaneous social movement. We are entering territory where public anger becomes a resource and fear becomes…

Oude Molen Update

Good day Appellant, Applicant and I&Aps Please note that HWC has received the appeal against the decision of IACom the proposed development on erf 26439-re, Alexandra Road, Oude Molen Precinct, Pinelands Kindly see below notice for further details. The documentation has been uploaded for easy of viewing: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/infrastructure/oude-molen-precinct-omp If you have further questions, please contact me….

Umbrella Civic Ward 57+

Greetings Ward 57 community leaders, partners, and changemakers! ✨🌿 Join us for an engaging and informative workshop on the functions and structures of ward committees with the aim to create and develop a ward committee manifesto that centers community voices, needs and visions in our ward. This workshop is for: 🤝 Community leaders and active…