Huge shack demolition in Johannesburg
We will not vote if this is how we are treated, say shackdwellers
By Zoë Postman
News | 30 April 2019
Elevators at City of JHB retirement home have not worked for months
Some disabled residents are unable to leave the floor they live on
By Zoë Postman
News | 27 April 2019
Former Sasol Coal miners claim more than R80 million for coal-related illnesses
Company says it took reasonable measures and the period for claims has expired
By Ciaran Ryan
Law | 25 April 2019
JHB manager tells SAHRC of difficulties developing Alexandra
Inquiry follows spate of protests in township
By Zoë Postman
News | 19 April 2019
Austerity is hurting rural health, says report
“Redirecting money from private to public spending is an obvious area to look at as part of urgent reform”
By Kimberly Mutandiro and Kristine Liao
News | 10 April 2019
Politicians have failed us, say Alexandra residents
Ramaphosa, Mashaba to visit township after protests
By Zoë Postman
News | 9 April 2019
City ordered to compensate homeless for destruction of their possessions
Court found Johannesburg Metro police violated homeless people’s constitutional rights to dignity and privacy
Law | 8 April 2019
Alexandra protest temporarily called off
Community will meet to discuss way forward
By Zoë Postman
Brief | 4 April 2019
Alexandra shut down as residents take to the streets
Protesters complain about overcrowding and problems with water and electricity
By Zoë Postman
News | 3 April 2019