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Children in areas such as Lavender Hill on Cape Town are exposed to gang violence and poverty. Photo: David Harrison/M&G

Investing in school principals pays off, particularly in impoverished areas

The Principals Academy Trust and UCT’s Graduate School of Business have teamed up to help principals, who in turn assist teachers, resulting in them being retained and children…

Eight-year-old Tazne Van Wyk who was found dead in a drainpipe outside the town of Worcester. (Jaco Marais)

South Africa’s parole system has failed child victims

Justice minister embarks on parole reform after recent murders of two Western Cape children allegedly by parolees

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Editorial: Families of victims need more

It’s not up to us to feel offended when a politician visits the family of a victim of crime. These victims, honoured in their absence by a political bigwig, are in many cases…

Donovan Prins (in frame) was known for his dedication to his job. His death is a blow to his wife Shaldene (left), mother Rachel (right), his colleagues and his neighbourhood. (Barry Christianson/New Frame)

Community police break ranks in Flats

Volunteers call for an independent police manager and soldiers to help stop Western Cape murders

A group of ballerinas rehearse for a memorial for three young people in the Cape Flats. (David Harrison/ M&G)

Drag queen’s push against gangs

In Lavender Hill, one of South Africa’s most violence-ridden areas, an unlikely activist is finding ways to keep children out of trouble

I’m going to keep doing what I do and keep trying to make a difference.

Slice of life: Boarding through the bullets

‘I’m not going to pity myself and stop what I am doing. I’m going to keep doing what I do and keep trying to make a difference’

Body boost gives Lavender Hill’s young minds a lift

In the documentary ‘Lavender Hill Better Bodies’, Lavender Hill’s young men turn to body building to escape a life of violence.