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UWC Debate: Youth League, politicians get a hammering

Posted Fri, 12/19/2008 - 18:36 by Anonymous

By Esther Lewis

Activist Zackie Achmat showed no mercy when attacking the ANC Youth League, blasting the leadership as "corrupt", and Dr Allan Boesak called politicians "selfish and silly".

The pair were guest speakers at the University of the Western Cape's Student Society for Law and Social Justice's first debate event on Thursday night.

The topic revolved around political changes in the country and the role of students.

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!!

Posted Fri, 08/22/2008 - 13:12 by Emma Holtmann

We have extended the application deadline for the seminar to the FRIDAY THE 29TH OF AUGUST - as there are a few places still open. Please download application form from the website and submit electronically to emma.webber@gmail.com or in hard copy to the offices indicated on the forms, with proof of payment attached. Thank you! Look forward to seeing you there!

You can download the programme and the application form from here. Update: Applications are now closed and the application form is no longer available.

Presenters Confirmed for SSLSJ Seminar 2008

Posted Mon, 08/18/2008 - 11:17 by Emma Holtmann

Read more for information on all of the speakers who will be attending SSLSJ 2008

Zackie Achmat

Protest at the Civic Centre

Posted Thu, 06/12/2008 - 17:47 by Eduard Grebe

SSLSJ members are protesting with the Treatment Action Campaign at the Cape Town Civic Centre against the City's response to the refugee crisis in Cape Town. Activists have occupied the foyer of the Civic Centre. The demands are as follows:

  • We demand that all available places of shelter, including all those under the control of both the Province and the City, are immediately opened. This includes Sea Point Civic Centre, Salt River Railway Institute, Woodstock Community Hall, Muizenberg Civic Centre, schools that are not in use and other government facilities.

Help for Victims of Xenophobic Attacks

Posted Wed, 05/28/2008 - 15:45 by Emma Holtmann

The Treatment Action Campaign is co-ordinating a volunteer effort providing relief to people displaced by the current spate of xenophobic violence. To offer services go to 122 Longmarket Street or deliver donations to 50 Canterbury Street. For more information visit www.tac.org.za/helpnow or call 021 422 1490 / 084 542 6322.

High Court rules against Joe Slovo residents

Posted Tue, 03/11/2008 - 00:00 by Eduard Grebe

The Cape High Court has ruled against the 20 000 residents of Joe Slovo settlement in Cape Town who have been fighting their eviction to make way for the N2 Gateway housing project. In his judgment in Thubelisa Homes and Others v Various Occupants and Others Cape Judge President John Hlophe found that the residents had been occupying the land illegally and that their removal would be reasonable. This is a severe blow to the Joe Slovo community, who intend appealing the judgment.

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