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Matthew Hirsch

Castle of Good Hope occupiers evicted under court order

South Africa

Castle of Good Hope occupiers evicted under court order

By Matthew Hirsch

Extortion and land occupation - Premier Alan Winde explains why R500m meant for housing was returned to Treasury

South Africa

Extortion and land occupation - Premier Alan Winde explains why R500m meant for housing was returned to Treasury

By Matthew Hirsch

In pictures — Reclaim the City highlights affordable housing occupations in Cape Town

South Africa

In pictures — Reclaim the City highlights affordable housing occupations in Cape Town

By Matthew Hirsch and Steve Kretzmann

Housing activists cautiously welcome City’s intention to repurpose golf course land, but stress need for public participation

South Africa

Housing activists cautiously welcome City’s intention to repurpose golf course land, but stress need for public participation

By Matthew Hirsch

Housing crisis protesters brave heavy downpour during all-night vigil at Alan Winde's residence

South Africa

Housing crisis protesters brave heavy downpour during all-night vigil at Alan Winde's residence

By Matthew Hirsch

Hope for Woodstock Hospital occupiers as rights groups, City find common ground

South Africa

Hope for Woodstock Hospital occupiers as rights groups, City find common ground

By Matthew Hirsch

Shocking mismanagement, overspending revealed as public works misses 80% of its targets in 2022/23

South Africa

Shocking mismanagement, overspending revealed as public works misses 80% of its targets in 2022/23

By Matthew Hirsch

'Hugely traumatised' social workers in Cape Town targeted in protection racket

South Africa

'Hugely traumatised' social workers in Cape Town targeted in protection racket

By Matthew Hirsch

IDF gave us five minutes to flee our home in Gaza before levelling it, says award-winning journalist

South Africa

IDF gave us five minutes to flee our home in Gaza before levelling it, says award-winning journalist

By Matthew Hirsch

Proposed hotel a 'destructive development that threatens heritage of South Africa’s oldest mosque'

Maverick News

Proposed hotel a 'destructive development that threatens heritage of South Africa’s oldest mosque'

By Matthew Hirsch

As bloody Israel-Gaza war rages, Cape Town Jews and Muslims unite for interfaith peace

South Africa

As bloody Israel-Gaza war rages, Cape Town Jews and Muslims unite for interfaith peace

By Matthew Hirsch

Gift of the Givers on the ground providing urgent assistance to civilians in Gaza

South Africa

Gift of the Givers on the ground providing urgent assistance to civilians in Gaza

By Matthew Hirsch