After two years of unsuccessful negotiations, student-workers are officially on strike
After two years of unsuccessful negotiations, student-workers are officially on strike Selina Yang / Staff Photographer The central tension underlying all seven open articles is a problem unique to graduate student unions––members are both students and workers. By Talia Abrahamson | March 16, 2021, 2:32 AM
With masks on and drums beating, student-workers formed a picket line on Monday at 116th Street and Broadway and along College Walk to mark the first day of their strike. The in-person demonstration was only a fraction of the strike, as the over 3,000 members of Graduate Workers of Columbia-United Auto Workers––some of whom are dispersed because of the pandemic––also sent communication blasts and shut down Zoom classes worldwide.
Table Mountain remains unsafe for vulnerable hikers
By Siyabonga Kalipa
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Cape Town – The case against two men suspected of targeting hikers on Table Mountain has been postponed until Monday for a bail application at the Simon’s Town Magistrate’s Court.
It was reported last week that South African National Parks rangers conducted an operation, following a number of complaints of hikers being attacked on popular hiking trails.
The men matched descriptions provided by the victims of the latest three incidents.
Police spokesperson Sergeant Noloyiso Rwexana said earlier in the week Simon’s Town police were called for assistance by Table Mountain National Park rangers and arrested two suspects aged 23 and 37.
Tired of the beach? 7 Cape swimming holes and waterfalls that you should explore
16 December 2020 9:43 AM
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Take the plunge and try something new! Here are seven waterfalls and natural pools that you should try in the Western Cape this summer.
Pro mountaineer Tim Lundy suggests some best waterfall and swimming hikes outside of the Mother City:
Crystal Pool Hiking Trail in Gordan s Bay
Riviersonderend Kloofing
Krom River hiking trail in Paarl
Wolwekloof River swimming holes at Bainskloof Pass (Bainskloof is closed)
De Hel natural pool in the Groot Winterhoek wilderness area
22 waterfalls in Porterville
Boesmanskloof hiking trail between the towns of Greyton and McGregor