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Right to protest: SJC calls on govt to protect communities’ right to be heard
The Social Justice Coalition led the march from Hanover Street in District Six to Parliament on Tuesday.
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SJC wants court matter against SAPS resource allocation in WC
In December, the Equality Court found the system unfairly discriminates against black and poor people.
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SJC pickets outside court ahead of Axolile Notywala’s first appearance
Notywala was arrested at the Cape Town Civic Centre last week during a peaceful protest for water, flushing toilets and electricity in informal settlements.
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SJC picket expected as Axolile Notywala makes first court appearance
The Social Justice Coalition's Notywala has been charged with contravening the Regulation of Gatherings Act.
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SJC: 'Police response to peaceful protest reminiscent of apartheid'
The Social Justice Coalition (SJC) says that it is angered by what it calls the police's violent response to peaceful protesters.
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Social Justice Coalition to return to court to discuss police allocation
The coalition's Dalli Weyers says judgment on the allocation of police resources in the province is a massive victory.
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State disappointed with ConCourt ruling on right to protest
The apex court on Monday upheld the ruling of the High Court that found it unconstitutional for a group of people to be criminally charged for convening a peaceful demonstration without notifying the authorities.
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Richard Bosman & JP Smith accused of authorising illegal evictions
Social Justice Coalition laid criminal complaints against Richard Bosman and mayoral committee member for safety and security JP Smith.
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SJC plans Parly march over police resourcing as crime stats expected
The figures for the 2016/2017 period showed murder had increased by 1.8% while sexual offences and the number of reported rape cases had both decreased by over 4%.
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SJC: Deploying army in gang-ridden areas would be a mistake
Last week, Police Minister Bheki Cele again reiterated that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will not be deployed to Western Cape communities.
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[WATCH] Activists march for land in CT
Hundreds of activists from across Cape Town marched in the CBD for land.
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[WATCH] CT residents march over inadequate police resources
The SJC and Equal education marched to Parliament to highlight the lack of police resources in high crime areas.
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CT residents march to Parliament over inadequate police resources
Civic groups, the SJC and Equal Education, along with the Nyanga CPF want Parliament’s police committee to fulfil its role in overseeing a revision of the way police resources are allocated.
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SJC warns against Philippi East mob justice
A mob killed three suspected criminals in the Marikana informal settlement earlier this week.
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SJC condemns mob attack on Philippi East suspected criminals
Angry residents necklaced the men in the Marikana informal settlement on Tuesday.
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SJC could have a shot at halting upgrades to Muizenberg police station
The SAPS has put in a request to upgrade and extend the police station in Muizenberg at the tune of R100 million.
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Police minister, SAPS accused of not caring about the poor
A local pressure group has accused the police minister & SAPS management of not caring about the safety & security of the poor.
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SJC stages picket in CT over policing in crime hot spots
The Social Justice Coalition believes criminal activity will be addressed if more police resources are placed in affected areas.
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SJC: Police management using delay tactics in court battle over resources
The SJC & other groups took the SAPS to court over its apparent failure to address staff shortages in poor communities.
