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
Soweto commuters in limbo while rival taxi associations quarrel over routes
MEC will keep routes closed until agreement is reached to stop violence
By Zoë Postman
News | 28 March 2019
JHB waste pickers face routine harassment
“A lot of people don’t appreciate what we are doing for them”
Text by Christopher Clark. Photos by Shaun Swingler.
Feature | 12 March 2019