Opinion and Analysis
Dust, flying rocks, deafening noise: blasting is a nightmare for people living near mines
Here’s what government can do about it
Opinion | 20 January 2023
Western Cape has tried a new approach to housing. It’s bearing fruit
The programme accepts that informal settlements are a major part of our cities
Opinion | 13 January 2023
Understanding Eskom’s high failure rate
Researchers have identified the underlying causes
Analysis | 8 December 2022
Prisons watchdog needs sharper teeth
Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services is struggling for independence
Opinion | 28 November 2022
30 things the City has done to clean up Cape Town’s vleis, rivers and wetlands
All water quality test results are now available to the public online
Opinion | 22 November 2022
Why is government taking so long to finalise water standards?
Much needed legislation has not moved since 2017. It’s up to us, the public, to put pressure on our elected leaders to finish the job.
Opinion | 18 November 2022
No school fees? Then no matric dance!
Some schools are trying to stop learners going to the dance because their parents haven’t paid school fees. This is illegal
By Tasreeq Ferreira and Anathi Canham
Opinion | 15 November 2022
Learners with disabilities must get a place in school
Support should be provided to those who enroll in ordinary public schools
Opinion | 3 November 2022
GroundUp sued by Iqbal Survé … but for only R5-million
Independent Newspapers has a litigation fixation
Analysis | 20 October 2022