Masiphumelele leaders ask for help in face of relentless storm
“I can only cook meals for a few people. There are so many more people needing food.”
Brief | 12 July 2024
Shelters scramble as heavy rain continues
Besides a lack of space some shelters are also dealing with flooding
News | 12 July 2024
Gale rips off roofs in Cape Town suburb
Residents of Wynberg were assessing the damage on Thursday morning
Photo Essay | 11 July 2024
Appeal Court rules that City of Cape Town acted unlawfully
Ruling clarifies what constitutes lawful “counter-spoliation” when it comes to land occupation
News | 11 July 2024
Red tape delays Dunoon housing project
The housing project was first announced to residents in 2018, and construction won’t be starting anytime soon
News | 11 July 2024
City of Cape Town buys occupied Marikana land seven years after landmark ruling
Last week Eskom disconnected over 300 illegal connections in the settlement. Hours later people connected them again.
News | 8 July 2024
City ordered to halt work on historic Salt River hall
Stop works order issued by Heritage Western Cape as no heritage permit obtained
Brief | 8 July 2024
Farm workers demand transparency on pesticide regulations
Newly appointed Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen says protest was “premature”
By Liezl Human
Brief | 5 July 2024
New shelter for homeless people in Muizenberg
The site for a 60-bed “Safe Space” is still being finalised
News | 4 July 2024