Cape Town backyard dwellers doorstop housing officials at Civic Centre
“People die waiting for a house,” says backyarder from Hanover Park
Brief | 28 September 2023
Commuters struggle with transport costs as Metrorail central line remains closed
Some workers are spending half their wage to commute because trains aren’t running
News | 26 September 2023
In photos: Cape Town children celebrate Heritage Day with traditional games
Indigenous games like morabaraba “remind children who they are”, says coach
Brief | 26 September 2023
Activists claim thousands of parcels of public land under-used in Cape Town
Ndifuna Ukwazi launches online interactive map to put pressure on government to address land issues
News | 22 September 2023
Protesters end three-day fast outside Parliament
Activists are demanding Parliament take action against Sfiso Buthelezi over allegations of corruption when he was chairperson of PRASA
Brief | 22 September 2023
New measures to prevent Lotto looting
The National Lotteries Commission briefed Parliament on the steps it is taking to clean up the organisation
News | 22 September 2023
Dunoon residents protest over long queues and poor service at local clinic
Western Cape health department says a mobile clinic for medical collections, disease screenings and family planning is in the pipeline
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 22 September 2023
One less obstacle for Bishopscourt land claimants
The Friends of Liesbeek Association has withdrawn a town planning appeal, but a court case remains to be settled
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 22 September 2023
Cape Town ordered to hold public hearings on sewage being pumped into the sea
Environment minister criticises City’s previous lack of engagement
News | 21 September 2023