Ra’eesa Pather

@raediology

Ra’eesa Pather is a freelance journalist with a focus on social justice, feminism, grassroots activism, housing, transitional justice after apartheid and governance.

Stories by: Ra’eesa Pather

13 April 2019: Priscilla Josi was shot in the leg while attempting to flee when police and other security officials opened fire on protesters in Caledon in the Western Cape.

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Anger drives Caledon protester to the polls

Priscilla Josi credits being shot while protesting against municipal failings in Caledon for her change of heart when it comes to voting.

By: Ra’eesa Pather
25 Apr 2019

13 April 2019: Many people braved the weather to attend Jason Windvogel's funeral at his home.

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Caledon youths who died asking for a better life

Two young residents tried to make a difference by joining a protest against the lack of electricity, decent housing and land in their area, and ended up dying for it.

By: Ra’eesa Pather
16 Apr 2019

2 April 2019: A view of the bowling green at the Fish Hoek Bowling Club near Cape Town.

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Sports clubs eyed for low-cost housing in Cape Town

Sports clubs are paying the City of Cape Town less per year to lease prime land than it costs to rent a shack for a month – and they occupy land that would better house the poor.

By: Ra’eesa Pather
10 Apr 2019