By Tauhierah Salie The South African Human Rights Commissioner, Chris Nissen led a walkabout in Bo-Kaap on Wednesday, following an engagement with the community in June over alleged human rights violations, as a result of the construction of 15 buildings in the area. Western Cape high court Judge Henney granted[…]
With protests in the streets of Bo-Kaap now in its third week, youth from the predominantly Muslim community will organise another mass iftaar this Friday, 8 June – this time in solidarity with the Palestinian struggle. The iftaar is in support of International Quds Day, an annual event held on[…]
Support for the mass movement against gentrification is growing in Cape Town, with more members of the ulema speaking out against the Muslim community’s endangered heritage. Gentrification was placed firmly on the agenda at a special iftaar hosted by the Muslim Judicial Council in Rylands on Wednesday night in a[…]
By Wardah Wilkinson With a mass street iftaar planned for Friday evening, Bo-Kaap residents have vowed to continue their demonstrations until the government addresses their plight. Scores of Bo-Kaap residents, mainly youth, took to the streets every night this week to draw attention to the problems facing the community. Residents[…]
By Thakira Desai Photos by Thakira Desai and freelance filmmaker, Steffan Siebel-Cortopassi In startling contrast to the inner city, VOC’s news team was this week left speechless upon witnessing the reality of life on the outskirts of the City of Cape Town, in an area that is aptly nicknamed ‘Blikkiesdorp’.[…]
A group of Bromwell Street residents, who are facing eviction from their homes in Woodstock, have recently lodged a Judicial Services Commission complaint and a recusal application against the Acting Judge Leslie Weinkove for alleged discriminatory comments made during court proceedings. Legal representatives for Bromwell street residents said they are[…]
As the local government election looms, Cape Town residents have been up in arms against the City of Cape Town’s lack of concern for the gentrification that is threatening the communal relationships that exists from Bo-Kaap to Salt River. In a show of unity, residents in Woodstock and Salt River[…]
Woodstock and Salt River residents are growing frustrated with the increase in new commercial developments in the area and are now mobilizing to fight ruthless property developers. Amid increased concerns around gentrification in the city centre, a group of residents under the banner of Reclaim The City have called for[…]
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