The protest outside Leeuwenhof was a loud and passionate plea for justice, focused on the urgent need for social housing in the Western Cape. Hundreds of determined voices gathered in the early morning chill, demanding action from Premier Alan Winde to address a housing crisis that affects over 600,000 people. With banners and songs echoing the struggle against inequality, they sought to reclaim their dignity and rights. The protest wasn’t just about homes; it was a powerful stand against the unfairness that keeps the poor from having a place to live. As they stood together, they sent a clear message: they will not back down until their voices are heard.
South Africa mourns the loss of Dr. Peter Magubane, an internationally renowned photographer and social activist who passed away at 91. Dr. Magubane’s evocative images shed light on apartheid’s oppressive regime, including Nelson Mandela’s postincarceration freedom. His legacy was acknowledged by South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, and his influence extended beyond the country’s borders to inspire advocacy worldwide. Dr. Magubane’s belief that “a struggle without documentation is not a struggle” transformed his camera into a potent instrument for advocating peaceful change and inspiring the relentless crusade for justice and equality.
Infecting The City Festival is a twoweeklong public art festival held in Cape Town that features music, dance, video, and visual art, transforming urban spaces into audiovisual spectacles. The festival aims to challenge the idea of a smart city as a stronghold of creative expression, and to serve as a soundboard for universal rights, intensifying the voice of the city and its inhabitants. Completely free of charge and accessible to all, the festival is a key instrument that connects the personal, public, and private domains in Cape Town.
Mountains of Change: How Angela Yeung’s Everest Expedition Tackles Gender-Based Violence
Angela Yeung, a Johannesburg entrepreneur and social activist, has been raising awareness about genderbased violence (GBV) in South Africa through her daring mountain expeditions. Her latest venture involved climbing Mount Manaslu, the world’s eighthhighest peak in the Himalayas, and displaying 6,200 bras at Constitution Hill to symbolize the widespread issue of GBV.