Articles for Sandiso Phaliso
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
Plagued by illegal dumping, residents clean up filthy suburb
Rubbish has not been collected for months in some parts of Wallacedene
Brief | 24 January 2025
A week later, Cape Town fire victims still wait for relief
SASSA says City only sent details of affected residents on Wednesday this week
Brief | 23 January 2025
Children miss school as uniforms destroyed in Philippi fire
Mother of three says she can’t afford new uniforms until the end of the month
Brief | 15 January 2025
PRASA finally signs rail deal with City of Cape Town
The Service Level Plan gives the City oversight over annual performance plans, station revitalisation, and the introduction of more train sets
News | 12 December 2024