Homeless conference hears harrowing stories of street life
The 8th National Homeless Conversation was held in Durban this week
By Greg Arde
News | 22 November 2024
Khayelitsha residents up in arms over poor sanitation and “crumbling” homes
SANCO also wants the City of Cape Town and not national government to be responsible for helping fire victims
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 21 November 2024
NERSA officials forced to call off electricity tariff hearing
Hundreds of Durban residents showed up at the venue on Thursday but the room could only host about 100 people.
Brief | 21 November 2024
Scenes from a zama zama rescue
“They wanted us to go and rescue these guys, but it’s impossible.”
Feature | 21 November 2024
Early childhood development groups picket for increased funding
They want the per-child daily subsidy increased from R17 to R23
Brief | 21 November 2024
Ministry confirms no restriction on amount of sewage Cape Town may pump out to sea
Clarity given after City’s claim that it is still limited by historic licence conditions
News | 21 November 2024
Once-abandoned Vleifontein Library nearing completion at last
Construction on the R16-million facility began in September 2022
By Thembi Siaga
Brief | 21 November 2024
Workers have slept outside City Hall for a month, hoping to get jobs back
Their contracts were terminated in July and the eThekwini municipality says it is only considering applicants 35 or younger
Brief | 21 November 2024
Crucial court battle over future of “new” trade unions
The Labour Appeal Court will hear an appeal by the Registrar of Labour Relations. The court will decide whether the Simunye Workers Forum can be registered as a trade union.
Law | 20 November 2024