Articles for Matthew Hirsch

After the fire: Wingfield refugees wish to stay put

A refugee group, left homeless after their tent burnt down, still intend to oppose their eviction that will be heard in court next year

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Brief | 7 November 2025

In photos: Fire at Wingfield refugee camp

Hundreds of refugees, who were already facing eviction, have lost their shelter

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Photo Essay | 6 November 2025

Francesca Albanese calls for all of us to do more to end the oppression of Palestinians

“Bringing the case to the ICJ … It’s been enormous. South Africa went ahead alone and risked huge repercussions from the United States and others”

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News | 27 October 2025

District Six claimants wonder if they will be alive by the time government redevelops the historic site

“Hopefully, the next generation will perhaps benefit,” says 77-year-old claimant

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News | 27 October 2025

Eviction case for hundreds of refugees to be heard in April

Government has spent millions on Wingfield and Paint City camps since 2020

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Brief | 13 October 2025

Health workers applaud medical association’s decision to cut ties with Israel

SAMA calls for the Israeli Medical Association to condemn the blockade of essential medical supplies, among other demands

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Brief | 8 October 2025

Health workers picket for flotilla to be protected

They also call for the Israeli Medical Association to be suspended from the World Medical Association

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Brief | 2 October 2025

Mustafa Barghouti and Jeremy Corbyn condemn Trump’s plan for Gaza

The Palestinian politician and British MP spoke at an event in Cape Town on Tuesday

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News | 30 September 2025

Thousands march to Parliament calling for end to genocide in Gaza

President Cyril Ramaphosa, addressing the UN in New York, said: “As Palestinians continue to face genocide and famine, we have a duty to act”

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News | 27 September 2025

Keeping the memory of Constantia’s forced removals alive

Heritage Walk by Jaftha family Flower Farm honours displaced families

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Brief | 25 September 2025

MPs debate South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

The country had a legal and moral obligation to act, says international relations director-general

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Brief | 11 September 2025

SAPS HQ fiasco: MPs lose patience with Public Works Minister

Committee members want to see the forensic report on Telkom Towers

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News | 10 September 2025

Darling Street residents await judgment in eviction case

Department of Public Works and Ndifuna Ukwazi square off in court

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Brief | 4 September 2025

Gayton McKenzie vs Drug-Free Sport: heated debate in Parliament

Board was dissolved for spending about R1-million fighting a court case in Switzerland so that South Africa could stay in world sport

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Parliament | 3 September 2025

Famine in Gaza: what next for South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

UN report confirms hundreds have starved to death despite International Court of Justice ordering Israel to allow humanitarian aid into the Palestinian enclave

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News | 2 September 2025

Cape Town council approves social housing at “Fruit and Veg” site

237 social housing units are planned

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Brief | 22 August 2025