The city council has demonstrated a remarkable show of support by approving an allocation of over R11.6 million in funding to NGOs and the Arts & Culture sector. This significant allocation of funds reflects the city’s unwavering commitment to assist vulnerable groups, enhance social entrepreneurship, and promote cultural diversity.
Several nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in South Africa have teamed up to tackle the issue of racism and xenophobia in the country. They have taken a legal stand against Operation Dudula, an antiforeigner campaign that has been deemed controversial due to its xenophobic rhetoric and practices. Led by the SocioEconomic Rights Institute (SERI), the coalition comprises Abahlali Basemjondolo, Inner City Federation, South African Informal Traders Forum, and Kopanang Africa.
In Cape Town, the discovery of an unidentified girl’s body on an open field at Fisantekraal has shaken the local community and raised concerns over the circumstances surrounding her death. The incident has sparked investigations by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the hopes of determining the cause of death and bringing the perpetrator(s) to justice.
