Post-Event Statement: Urgent Action Required Following ECD Sit-In at DBE Offices
On Universal Children’s Day, November 20th, about 200 Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners, activists, and concerned citizens convened at the Department of Basic Education...
Delicious Sunrise at Scottburgh
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Claire E Zijlstra, Scottburgh, KZN
Photo Essay: Anatomy of a South African Riot 6 – Glimpse
The drill was repeated daily. The mornings were tense: police vehicles patrolling while protesters continued to riot. As soon as the authorities succeeded in...
Photo Essay: Anatomy of a South African Riot 5 – Glimpse
Tires blazing behind him, a youth in his school uniform hurls a rock at the police....
Photo Essay: Anatomy of a South African Riot 4 – Glimpse
The police used rubber bullets and chemicals; people in Riemvasmaak used stones. Shielding themselves from the line of fire, protesters launch a barrage of...
Photo Essay: Anatomy of a South African Riot 3 – Glimpse
The riot was a multi-generational affair. Adults, teenagers, and children each played their part. Baby Snesh and her stuffed frog helped by adding pieces...
Photo Essay: Anatomy of a South African Riot 2 – Glimpse
Barriers were erected at each main intersection in the area, blocking access to the communities, diverting traffic, and disrupting business. Every available obstruction was...
Photo Essay: Anatomy of a South African Riot 1 – Glimpse
The Chairman's voice boomed through the walls of my shack: “Wake up! Wake up! P.E. is burning!” I rustled myself from sleep and rushed...









