How Johannesburg residents are protecting their power lines
“Secure infrastructure should be covered by our rates. We’d much rather spend the extra money on beautifying our local park.”
Text by Zanele Mji. Photos by Ihsaan Haffejee.
Feature | 28 October 2025
Eldorado Park occupiers picket police station after shack demolitions
They accuse the police of brutality during an eviction operation last week
Brief | 27 October 2025
Contract workers march in Joburg demanding permanent jobs
Expanded Public Works Programme employees march to Premier’s office
Brief | 21 October 2025
Palestine flotilla activists arrive home to hero’s welcome
The six South African activists, including Mandla Mandela, were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza
Brief | 8 October 2025
Hundreds march to demand release of activists detained by Israel
The annual “Walk for Freedom” march in Johannesburg is now in its 16th year
Photo Essay | 6 October 2025
Demonstration outside Israeli embassy in support of flotilla activists
Six South Africans are among hundreds of people detained by Israel. They were bringing aid to Gaza.
News | 3 October 2025
In photos: disabled learners inspire through dance
Moving Into Dance (MID) showcased their annual Enable Through Dance project which works with learners from special needs schools
Photo Essay | 2 October 2025
Court dismisses bid to stop retrenchment of SA Breweries workers
Union accuses SAB of “turning decent jobs into cheap labour”
Brief | 1 October 2025
JHB reclaimers call for landfill to be reopened
Pikitup has promised it will “come up with solutions” to the Marie Louise landfill over the next week
News | 30 September 2025