Gang violence: Mother of slain Bishop Lavis woman doesn’t have much faith in the army
Police use rubber bullets during protest against violence
News | 25 September 2019
Elsies River residents march against violence after spike in murders
“We’ve had enough killing, we’ve had enough violence, we’ve had enough murders”
Brief | 25 September 2019
Homeless people ask judge to find Dan Plato and JP Smith in contempt of court
They allege that City of Cape Town officials have confiscated their private property in violation of a court order
Law | 20 September 2019
Children protest against gang violence after learners killed in Elsie’s River
“We are fed up! Enough is enough!”
News | 20 September 2019
Women-only train carriage proposal derailed
PRASA appears to have abandoned plan to set aside carriages for women and children
By Drew Wayland and Mary-Anne Gontsana
Brief | 20 September 2019
89,000 children’s foster care grants at risk
Government promises to meet November deadline, but MPs are sceptical
News | 19 September 2019
Fire rips through Joe Slovo settlement, destroying 50 houses
IDs, textbooks, school uniforms destroyed
Brief | 18 September 2019
Tender dispute disrupts City of Cape Town’s waste recycling
City still to appoint managers of drop-off facilities
News | 18 September 2019
Bonteheuwel women fight auction of their garden
Residents say they weren’t consulted about the sale, while city councillor encourages them to bid for the property
News | 17 September 2019