Media Statements

Cape Forum was formally recognised by the Western Cape Provincial Cultural Commission as a cultural organisation active in the province this past week. This recognition confirms Cape Forum’s continued commitment to promoting, protecting and enhancing the rich cultural heritage of communities across the Western Cape. “The official designation of Cape Forum as a cultural organisation…

Cape Forum is increasingly concerned about the incidence of disorder and violence at schools, which disrupts education and the safety of learners. The civil rights organisation has therefore started a new safety audit that empowers schools to take proactive action. The audit not only assesses the state of safety at a school but also suggests…

Cape Forum facilitated the donation of 2 000 broilers from National Chicks and one cycle of feed (from day one until the chick is slaughtered) from Meadow Feeds to Skurweberg Secondary School in Ceres earlirlier this month. This follows after the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) approached the civil rights organisation to assist with such…

Cape Forum, AfriForum and the TRANCRAA Transformation Committee of the Genadendal community joined forces in February to improve the community’s safety over the long term through a joint comprehensive safety assessment facilitated by AfriForum’s community safety experts. This is the first step in the process of establishing contingency plans and the community’s ability to implement…

Cape Forum this past week handed over 49 of the 400 school bags, that the civil rights organisation donates to needy grade 1 learners in the Western Cape, to schools in the Knysna area. A total of 25 school bags – filled with stationery – were donated to the grade ones of Hornlee Primary School…

Cape Forum received more than one million seeds from Rijk Zwaan, the Dutch seed and vegetable breeding company, on 4 February for the benefit of the organisation’s project to establish vegetable gardens at schools. This generous donation will be used at schools where Cape Forum is already involved with a strong focus on practical learning,…

The civil rights organisation Cape Forum is questioning President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision not to appoint any of the candidates shortlisted for the position of National Director of Public Prosecutions to the position. While we do not doubt the abilities of Adv Jan Lekgoa (Andy) Mothibi, we find it strange that he was appointed above the…

Cape Forum and the Southern Africa Agri Initiative (Saai) entered into a collaboration agreement on Tuesday 2 December, which will benefit the communities these institutions serve. This partnership will enable coloured learners and young workers to participate in sustainable national projects and thereby gain exposure to international opportunities. This collaboration is expected to commence early…

Civil society organisation Cape Forum has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa, as well as Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, to request that former ambassador to the US, Dr Franklin Sonn, be honoured with an official funeral. Dr Sonn, who passed away on Saturday aged 86, has been applauded by President Ramaphosa as a Member of…

Cape Forum is proud to have recently donated Puma rugby boots to young, coloured pupils at Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck. These boots are an investment in their future and potential, both on and off the field. The donation was made possible by Puma. This gesture is part of Cape Forum’s ongoing commitment to assisting young…