RDP houses unfit for people with disabilities
People with disabilities are prioritised for RDP houses but their homes are often not adjusted for them despite mounds of legislation
News | 19 July 2018
Hundreds share one working toilet in Khayelitsha neighbourhood
Shortage of inoculations prevents toilets from being serviced
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 19 July 2018
Was the water shortage caused by farmers, city dwellers or drought?
We have analysed the data, and can now answer this question
By Piotr Wolski
Science | 19 July 2018
Magistrate threatens “uncooperative” murder accused’s freedom
Bongile Joni was released on a warning despite being charged with murdering a Strand woman allegedly because of her sexual orientation
Brief | 18 July 2018
Youth give blind woman’s house a makeover on Mandela Day
“My soul is very happy today. These youth are following the good example of Madiba.”
Brief | 18 July 2018
Gay couples complain of discrimination at Home Affairs
Legal Resources Centre and Free Gender want law repealed that allows officials to refuse to marry same-sex couples
News | 18 July 2018
Little improvement at Home Affairs office despite Malusi Gigaba’s promises
People arrive hours before opening time and still queue for hours after the Pietermaritzburg office opens
Brief | 18 July 2018
Family breadwinner electrocuted by illegal connection
Residents say they have long been battling with the municipality to get electrification for Vastrap informal settlement
News | 18 July 2018
Eastern Cape taxis threaten “strike” unless road is tarred
Money budgeted for tarring road was diverted for disaster relief in 2009
Brief | 18 July 2018