Brief
Two children were electrocuted here in 2021, but Zone 14 is still waiting for safe electricity
eThekwini municipality says it can’t electricify the shacks because the informal settlement is on private land
Brief | 7 September 2023
Fire safety review in Cape Town buildings after tragic Johannesburg fire
Ndifuna Ukwazi and Reclaim the City plan to strengthen fire safety protocols in two buildings occupied by activists
By Daniel Steyn
Brief | 6 September 2023
Learners’ complaints ignored at crumbling Tsakane school
“Every toilet has a crack,” says J.E Malepe Secondary learner Samkelo Mthethwa
Brief | 5 September 2023
Nandipha Magudumana’s kidnapping claim questioned by state
Magudumana has “a right to liberty” until convicted, court told
By Daniel Steyn
Brief | 4 September 2023
Protesters support vigilante taxi drivers outside KwaNobuhle court
Five “jikeleza” drivers charged with attempted murder
Brief | 4 September 2023
Elderly Gugulethu women celebrated at end of Women’s Month
“Our own children don’t take care of us, they neglect us. These clubs help us feel accepted and loved” says pensioner.
Brief | 1 September 2023
Unprotected strike leaves foul stench, piles of refuse across Mamelodi
Waste collection teams are being escorted by metro police in some areas amid violent threats by strikers
Brief | 31 August 2023
Land for relocation of railway line occupiers to be assessed within two weeks
SCOPA chair tells ministers and mayor to get on with it
Brief | 29 August 2023
Spat over top appointment in Makhado municipality
Unions accuse council of trying to appoint person who came second in interview process to CFO position
Brief | 29 August 2023