University of Cape Town and University of Stellenbosch support Khayelitsha Commission of Inquiry

Commision of inquiry, Criminal Justice Campaign, Khayelitsha, Safety and Justice Campaign, University of Cape Town

Statement from the University of Cape Town and Stellenbosch University on the breakdown in relations between the police and the Khayelitsha community It is deeply troubling that residents of Khayelitsha fear leaving their homes at night as a result of on-going violence and intimidation. Of concern too, is that despite the Khayelitsha community having campaigned…

SJC Attends Seminar on Safety and Violence in Khayelitsha

Commision of inquiry, Criminal Justice Campaign, Khayelitsha, Safety and Justice Campaign, University of Cape Town

On 12 December 2012 the Safety and Violence Initiative (SAVI) – a newly established unit at the University of Cape Town (UCT) – hosted a public seminar titled ‘Safety and Violence in Khayelitsha’. The purpose of the seminar was to provide a platform for discussion about the causes of a lack of safety and widespread…

Still No Bail for the Kennedy Road 13 as the Attack on our Movement Continues

Press releases, Safety and Justice Campaign, University of Cape Town

Abahlali baseMjondolo Press Statement
CAPE TOWN – The Kennedy Road 13 returned to the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Monday 26 October to hear the verdict on their application for bail. Once again the ANC mob had been bussed in and there was a further escalation of threats against us. New people were targeted and threatened with death. Even at the Durban Magistrate’s Court, in full public view, we are not safe and our basic democratic rights to speak and associate freely are being denied.