South African researchers develop quicker way to detect drug resistance
Local man develops resistance to new TB medicine despite good adherence
By Elsabé Brits
Science | 10 July 2019
Police and developers blame each other for unlawful eviction
Land occupiers in Mayfield intend to bring contempt of court action
By Zoë Postman
News | 10 July 2019
“They don’t want the world to know we exist” says Olympic Park resident
Residents of an informal settlement opposite Maitland Cemetery believe the City has neglected them
News | 10 July 2019
Home Affairs misses deadline for Cape Town refugee office, says LRC
“The non-responsiveness by Home Affairs left no room for us to engage with them”
News | 9 July 2019
Mother’s daily battle to get her four children to school 40km away
“I want my children to get an education and not end up as waste pickers like myself,” says Zodwa Malatji
News | 9 July 2019
Family loses three children in Philippi shootings
Sikelela, Sonwabo and Aphiwe Zwelibi were among the 11 people shot dead last weekend
Brief | 9 July 2019
Minister hears allegations against police after 11 murdered on weekend
Residents claim police are under resourced, corrupt, in cahoots with criminals, and that the station commander hasn’t been seen since 2018.
By Vincent Lali
News | 9 July 2019
No shelters for Johannesburg’s homeless
City says 10,000 people are living on its streets, but it only funds one shelter
By Chris Gilili
News | 8 July 2019
Life in Plastic City is hard, but being an immigrant makes it worse
Mozambican immigrants and Xitsonga-speakers say they are discriminated against
Photo Essay | 8 July 2019