Brief
Masiphumelele leaders ask for help in face of relentless storm
“I can only cook meals for a few people. There are so many more people needing food.”
Brief | 12 July 2024
Workers at sauce manufacturer strike for R4 per hour increase
Management of Ribas Manufacturers has offered R1.75 per hour increase
Brief | 12 July 2024
Another Makhanda water supply deadline missed
The town has experienced water shortages since 2012, but an upgrade to the water treatment works started in 2015 is still not complete
Brief | 10 July 2024
City ordered to halt work on historic Salt River hall
Stop works order issued by Heritage Western Cape as no heritage permit obtained
Brief | 8 July 2024
Farm workers demand transparency on pesticide regulations
Newly appointed Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen says protest was “premature”
By Liezl Human
Brief | 5 July 2024
Outcry over loss of sports field to make way for a hospital in Gugulethu
The site is a poor choice and the impact on the community was not considered, say residents
Brief | 2 July 2024
Newtown families without water for two months in Inanda
Municipality says supply will be rationed until 2025 when upgrades to a pump station are completed
Brief | 1 July 2024
Two people die as fire rips through crowded backyard in Strand
Community leader says there were 13 shacks in one yard in Nomzamo township in Cape Town
Brief | 1 July 2024