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Posts on ‘March 24th, 2010’

What we talk about when we talk about accountability

Accountability lies at the heart of our constitutional order. Yet, many South Africans and the overwhelming majority of politicians (and their apologists and enablers in academia) do not seem to believe in the muscular form of accountability envisaged by our Constitution. Despite some encouraging signs that some Parliamentary committees are grappling with ways of holding [...]

Stand for Sanitation, Safety and Dignity

STAND FOR SANITATION, SAFETY & DIGNITY!

Hundreds to Queue Outside Sea Point Public Toilet to Draw Attention to
Poor Sanitation Services in Informal Settlements

Last year, Ntombentsha Beja – a 75 year old resident of Makhaza, Khayelitsha was stabbed in the chest while walking to a toilet ten minutes from her home.  She is not alone [...]