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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.
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SJC: Unsurprising CT townships reflect high crime stats
The 2016 crime stats show seven of the WC precincts on the worst ten list for murders.
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SJC: Youth gangs still an issue in Khayelitsha
Last week, parents forced the closure of Bulumko High School following a series of gang fights.
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SJC vows to fight for more policing & security in informal settlements
The group says government needs to address the poor infrastructure in all the areas within the township.
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'Using a portable toilet strips me of my dignity'
The SJC has given the city three months to provide a plan for adequate sanitation services.
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The City of CT taken to court over sanitation in informal settlements
The SJC says the city unfairly discriminates in the provision of sanitation services to informal settlements.
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Patricia De Lille slammed over 'anti-poor' budget
Patricia De Lille delivered her proposed R41 billion budget for the 2016/17 financial year today.
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SJC threatens legal action in fight for proper sanitation
The civil rights group says it will resort to legal action if the mayor fails to meets to their demands.
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City of CT to face court action if continues with unfair budget allocation
The SJC claims the city plans to spend only R15 million on 204 informal settlements in that period.
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SJC activists to hand over memorandum to de Lille
The SJC’s Axolile Notywala says most of the grievances are over poor sanitation.
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Appeal for police bosses to keep Khayelitsha promise
The Social Justice Coalition says the community has been waiting for years for another police station.
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SJC & Equal Education take police minister to court
The NGOs are accusing Nhleko of not taking the recommendations of the Khayelitsha Inquiry seriously.
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Nhleko’s visit to Khayelitsha described as ‘fruitless’
Social Justice Coalition says it’s disappointed that the minister has not addressed their concerns.
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‘SAPS, WC govt responsible for policing in Khayelitsha’
The SJC says both the SAPS & local govt have a role to play in ensuring efficient policing.
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SJC lauds Pikoli's role as WC police ombudsman
It hopes Vusi Pikoli’s appointment will ensure better service delivery & keep police in check.
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Between the lines
Judith February says the City of Cape Town is failing the homeless, the poor and the vulnerable.
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SJC members appear in court
The 21 accused are charged with convening an illegal protest outside Cape Town’s Civic Centre.
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Shock after Khayelitsha activist found guilty of premeditated murder
Angy Peter was yesterday convicted along with her husband and two others for necklacing a thief.
