News
Lonmin says it is a victim of vexatious litigation
The Mining Forum has applied for the company’s mining license to be suspended
By Ciaran Ryan
News | 29 October 2018
Court blocks activist event in Woodstock
City of Cape Town brought an urgent application against Reclaim the City
By Kim Reynolds
News | 27 October 2018
Over 800 people homeless after Vrygrond fire
309 homes destroyed in Overcome Heights informal settlement
News | 26 October 2018
Major precedent set for communities affected by mining
Constitutional Court judge quotes Fanon: to “strip someone of their source of livelihood, then you strip them of their dignity too”
By Kim Reynolds
News | 26 October 2018
“I fell into a pit of mud and human waste”
Pit toilets finally repaired at Eastern Cape school where caretaker nearly drowned
By Phathiswa Shushwana and Chumani Mazwi
News | 26 October 2018
Villagers waiting 20 years for basic services
Upper Xhwili near Mthatha has no electricity, piped clean water or decent roads
News | 26 October 2018
Transgender discrimination is worse if you are poor
Hormone therapy and surgery are expensive and out of reach for many transpeople
News | 26 October 2018
Cape Town City Council delays decision on social housing project
“The decision today is unjustifiable. Council is a total and utter shambles,” says housing activist
By Aidan Jones
News | 25 October 2018
Khayelitsha fire victims battle to put their lives together again
Baby born in church hall
By Vincent Lali
News | 25 October 2018