Drug epidemic overloads state social workers
They make a big difference to people’s lives but the work is tough
Feature | 17 May 2019
Thousands of learners protest in Kraaifontein
Frustration with overcrowded classrooms
Photo Essay | 16 May 2019
Fisantekraal residents unhappy with quality of RDP houses
They demand the Public Protector intervenes
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 16 May 2019
Learners and teachers shut down overcrowded Kraaifontein school
“I battle to check whether all 70 learners [in my class] have done their homework” says teacher
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 16 May 2019
Desalination plant ends contract with City of Cape Town
Waterfront’s dirty sea water causes dispute that is heading to court
Brief | 15 May 2019
Informal settlements need better rubbish collection
Reform of the system is necessary to “keep Cape Town clean”
By Emma Green
Analysis | 15 May 2019
“I am left with this blanket and winter is coming”
Strand land occupiers who are staying in community halls say they have nowhere to go
Text by Velani Ludidi. Photos by Masixole Feni.
Photo Essay | 14 May 2019
Parents block school gates, demanding more teachers
But department says no shortage was reported
Brief | 13 May 2019
Gugulethu backyarders make community hall their home
Occupiers hope to benefit from new housing project, but it’s not certain they will
News | 13 May 2019