Articles for Sandiso Phaliso
Cape Town protection money syndicates kill people, kill livelihoods
A salon owner was shot dead on Wednesday apparently for refusing to pay protection money
News | 7 March 2024
Cape Town Pride celebrates equality in South Africa, condemns Ghana’s new anti-gay law
“I am a proudly gay man,” city councillor Rob Quintas tells crowd
Brief | 4 March 2024
PRASA relocation of railway line occupiers was illegal, claims City of Cape Town
Parliament hears that City issued a contravention notice to rail agency, despite being part of relocation discussions
News | 28 February 2024
Relocated railway line occupiers protest for water, electricity, and toilets
The families were moved in December to land owned by PRASA but the City of Cape Town is tasked with giving them basic services
Brief | 23 February 2024
Shack dwellers hope for subsidised solar power
The City of Cape Town is considering partnering with alternative energy providers for informal settlements
News | 21 February 2024
Relocation of more than 880 families from Cape Town central railway line completed
PRASA says it can now recover infrastructure and restore train services
Brief | 16 February 2024
Cape Town commuters stranded again as cable theft brings trains to a halt
Metrorail must prioritise security, say commuters
Brief | 7 February 2024
Worker who earns R3,500 per month spends R1,200 on transport
Metrorail’s return to service remains extremely limited
Brief | 1 February 2024
Garbage piling up in Cape Town townships as extortion gangs drive out City contractors
In some areas of Phillipi East rubbish has not been collected for nine months
Brief | 31 January 2024