How Walter the storyteller escaped homelessness
Like many others he lost his home during lockdown and lived rough
By James Stent
Feature | 24 August 2021
Delft families waiting for years to have electricity restored
Power outage blamed on illegal connections at Tsunami informal settlement
By Vincent Lali
News | 23 August 2021
Auditor-General declines request to investigate irregular Lottery grants
Cape minstrel organisation needs an audit, says former MP
By Liezl Human
News | 23 August 2021
Over 20 learners injured as taxi crashes into barrier at Parliament
It is alleged that the taxi was overcrowded and the driver and vehicle were unlicensed
News | 20 August 2021
Khayelitsha toilet cleaners work without recommended inoculations
City blames Covid disruptions for being behind on vaccinating workers against tetanus
Brief | 19 August 2021
Homeless man creates unique lampshades from recycled material
Ziggy Goredema lost his job and home at the start of lockdown and began making and selling the hanging lampshades
News | 17 August 2021
Tapes reveal secret workings of police disciplinary hearings for murder and brutality cases
Police officer found not guilty of the killing of 15-year-old Damian Ahrendse
Feature | 17 August 2021
Activists impatient with long wait for promised social housing
City of Cape Town says national government slow to release “well-located” land for affordable housing
News | 12 August 2021
Mother without ID struggles for years to enrol children at school
The departments of Home Affairs and Social Development are currently helping the Kuilsriver family
News | 12 August 2021