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The City of Cape Town is appealing a Heritage Western Cape ruling stopping the proposed development of 160 social housing units at the historic Castle Bowling Green in Woodstock, at the Western Cape High Court.
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Postponement of Castle Bowling Green social housing case raises concerns for Cape Town residents

The legal battle between the City of Cape Town and a heritage tribunal over the proposed development of 160 social housing units at the historic Castle Bowling Green in Woodstock…

  • Fouzia van der Fort
2 min read
Activists, from prominent, interconnected non-profit organisations providing comprehensive support, refuge, and legal services to survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and abuse - Callas Foundation, Saartjie Baartman, and Mosaic, protested outside the Cape High Court, on Tuesday, March 3.
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Women’s Legal Centre advocates for naming sexual offenders before court pleas

A Bridgetown activist is leading a crucial fight to allow the naming of sexual offenders before they plead, as the Women's Legal Centre champions the cause at the Cape High Court.

  • Fouzia van der Fort
3 min read