Articles for Mary-Anne Gontsana
Masiphumelele fire leaves over 1,000 homeless
One person killed, but body burnt so badly that their sex cannot be determined
News | 29 July 2019
New Masiphumelele taxi rank open at last
The rank has stood unused since its completion in May
Brief | 26 July 2019
How the Barn is helping Khayelitsha’s entrepreneurs
Non-profit technology hub offers office space for people to run their businesses
News | 26 July 2019
Latest study finds over 6,000 people living on the streets of Cape Town
Mayor Plato says there is a need for more safe spaces for homeless people
Brief | 18 July 2019
No answers nine months after Thuthukile Mabaso murdered in Manenberg
Activists demand that police prioritise LGBTI cases, murders
Brief | 5 July 2019
Khayelitsha lacks a proper sexual offences court
Survivors of rape need better support within the criminal justice system, say civil society organisations
News | 4 July 2019
No water, no toilets, no electricity in Qandu-qandu
Thousands in Khayelitsha informal settlement hope and wait for basic services
Text by Mary-Anne Gontsana. Photos by Masixole Feni.
Photo Essay | 1 July 2019
Growthpoint loses court case against Reclaim the City
Judge refuses application for final interdict against occupation of controversial land
Brief | 28 June 2019
Hermanus evictions: hearing postponed
Community leader denies municipality’s claim that some households earn R17,000
News | 18 June 2019