Articles for Mary-Anne Gontsana
Observatory land occupiers wait to hear their fate
The City of Cape Town has offered to move families living on Main Road to a site in Gugulethu
Text by Mary-Anne Gontsana. Photos by Dave Fisher.
News | 5 March 2026
Philippi East massacre: second suspect appears in court
A third suspect is still at large
Brief | 3 March 2026
IEC commits to make voting easier for people with disabilities
Only 15 out of 18,000 voting officials in the Western Cape identified as having a disability in 2024 elections
News | 20 February 2026
Hundreds march on Parliament demanding an increase in alcohol tax
“In our communities we have shebeens that operate 24 hours”
News | 18 February 2026
Cape Town clinic reopens after extortion incident
It was overwhelmed with patients on Monday morning
By Mary-Anne Gontsana and Vincent Lali
Brief | 16 February 2026
Khayelitsha clinic to remain closed after extortion incident
City of Cape Town is conducting a risk assessment
Brief | 12 February 2026
Gangsters shut down Khayelitsha clinic
Security guards were held for ransom. The clinic has been closed all week.
Brief | 5 February 2026
Living in limbo: eight years later families are still in community hall
City says it has “identified possible relocation areas” but gives no timeline
Brief | 26 January 2026
Cops who tortured man are still on duty
These police beat Juma Igiranieza, not suspected of any crime, with a bat and smothered him with a plastic bag. They were caught red-handed on CCTV.
News | 14 January 2026