Covid-19: Some sex workers move online as SA heads into lockdown
SWEAT and Sonke call for fast-tracking of law reform and decriminalisation of sex work
Brief | 27 March 2020
“Our entire livelihoods are coming to a standstill” says waste picker
Informal sector workers’ plea to be included in UIF provisions during the lockdown
By Zoë Postman
News | 27 March 2020
Illegal dumping site stinks in Mfuleni
Residents want wheelie bins, bin bags and regular garbage collection
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 27 March 2020
ANC members accused of selling land for illegal occupation
Angered community leader responds by selling sites for just R1
News | 27 March 2020
A message for police and soldiers: We support what you’re doing but do it gently
Our constitutional democracy should not be placed at risk by the Covid-19 lockdown
GroundView | 26 March 2020
Academics raise alarm over by-law restricting water testing
The City says research in its nature reserves is allowed but only with permission
News | 26 March 2020
Informal settlement residents demand water ahead of lockdown
“Everybody says that the most vulnerable will be protected but what has the government done to make sure the most vulnerable have access to water?”
News | 26 March 2020
Why is PRASA still trying to buy trains that can’t be used?
The too-tall AFRO4000 locomotive rears its head again
By James Stent
News | 26 March 2020
Housing backlog exceeds half a million in Western Cape
City and Province’s housing demand drive adds 10,000 more to the database
Feature | 26 March 2020