City plans to sell land to private developers at a discount
By Daniel Steyn and Matthew Hirsch
Analysis | 9 July 2025
About 160 refugees at Wingfield were among those who protested outside the office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in 2019
News | 8 July 2025
The City of Cape Town has promised 12,000 affordable homes
By Daniel Steyn and Matthew Hirsch
Feature | 7 July 2025
Ward councillor says there’s a long-term plan to help the community
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Brenton Geach.
Brief | 28 June 2025
Municipality and Gift of the Givers offer warm meals and clothing to victims
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 27 June 2025
Heritage approval granted, but funding is uncertain and informal settlement families still need to be relocated
By Matthew Hirsch and Daniel Steyn
News | 23 June 2025
Other universities in South Africa have passed resolutions criticising the war
News | 21 June 2025
The Department of Public Works will meet with the City of Cape Town to discuss alternative accommodation
Brief | 19 June 2025
Israel has blocked food from entering Gaza and killed more than 200 people at distribution points
Brief | 14 June 2025
Events in Cape Town and Johannesburg drew attention to the war in Gaza
By Matthew Hirsch and Ihsaan Haffejee
News | 29 May 2025
“Consensus” reached after exhaustive engagement process, says Geordin Hill-Lewis
Brief | 28 May 2025
Western Cape Government plans combination of social, affordable and high-end housing units
News | 22 May 2025
Pro-Palestine activists call for permanent ceasefire
Brief | 19 May 2025
Government has not yet secured funding to build the houses
By Matthew Hirsch and Daniel Steyn
Feature | 6 May 2025
“It was a calling for me, but the calling didn’t include me being in danger”
Brief | 29 April 2025
State Attorney did not communicate with residents and failed to enrol the case properly
News | 10 April 2025