Articles for Sandiso Phaliso
R750-million budget change hits housing developments in three provinces
Western Cape, Gauteng and Free State are challenging national government’s decision to cut their funds and reallocate them
By Daniel Steyn and Sandiso Phaliso
News | 2 April 2025
Thousands march to call for justice for raped child
Still no arrests after seven-year-old raped in Eastern Cape in October
By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik, Sandiso Phaliso, Joseph Bracken and Tsoanelo Sefoloko
News | 1 April 2025
Extortionists close down informal businesses in Cape Town
SAPS says fighting extortion is a priority, but won’t provide details on its response
News | 26 March 2025
Armed gangs target five Cape Town schools, demand 10% of teachers’ salaries
Police have made no arrests
Brief | 19 March 2025
My chaotic train journey from Johannesburg to Durban
“It is obvious PRASA was not prepared for this journey” says frustrated commuter after long-distance train breaks down several times
News | 5 March 2025
Philippi families demand electricity
But in order for electricity infrastructure to be installed, the City of Cape Town says, some families must move
By Mary-Anne Gontsana and Sandiso Phaliso
News | 27 February 2025
Students disrupt classes amid housing crisis
NSFAS blamed for student accommodation challenges
By Sandiso Phaliso and Joseph Chirume
News | 11 February 2025
Nyanga and Khayelitsha train services suspended because of fire
Metrorail says services should be restored in two days
Brief | 11 February 2025
18 vehicles burnt in Nyanga
This comes nearly a month after a deadly shooting at the township’s taxi rank.
Brief | 10 February 2025