Philippi informal settlement residents say they are the “forgotten” community of Cape Town
The City says it is unable to assist because their shacks are on private land
News | 23 November 2021
Young gardeners are building a fynbos corridor across the Cape Flats
Greenpop’s project aims to “bring Kirstenbosch” to schools
Photo Essay | 22 November 2021
Loadshedding causes social grant backlogs
SASSA says staff are manually filling out applications
Brief | 18 November 2021
Race against the clock to meet court deadline to move railway families
Court ruled that families living along the railway line in Langa must be shown new site four weeks before being moved
News | 18 November 2021
City of Cape Town appeals interdict stopping shack demolitions during lockdown
The City told the Supreme Court of Appeal the interdict has hindered its ability to protect property and to roll out housing
News | 16 November 2021
By the time Home Affairs reopens its Cape Town refugee office it will have taken ten years
Epping office expected to open in September 2022
News | 15 November 2021
E-hailing drivers march through Cape Town
They are demanding that companies like Uber reduce fees
Brief | 12 November 2021
How horses give hope to Atlantis youth
Horse Pals rescues horses — and people
Video | 11 November 2021
State liable for damages after teenager shot by off-duty cop
Court found it “shocking” that officer had been given a firearm despite failing shooting tests and being “consistently incompetent”
Law | 9 November 2021