Thousands of families live on railway reserves without water, electricity or rubbish collection
People have occupied the railway line between Langa and Bonteheuwel train stations since 2019 and at old Philippi depot since 2020
News | 18 December 2025
How an arms company tried to block your right to know - and failed
Integrated Convoy Protection misled the court
By Ntokozo Dladla for Open Secrets
Opinion | 17 December 2025
Solution to Dunoon’s railway occupation foiled
People living on Transnet land were meant to be relocated in 2013. But the plan stalled when more people moved onto the railway tracks.
News | 16 December 2025
City of Cape Town is a step closer to operating train services
Council approves business plan but devolution of rail will depend on funding from the Treasury
By Liezl Human
Brief | 16 December 2025
Thriving township karate dojos have struggle roots
“Karate is not only about kicking and punching but also building the character of the individual”
Photo Essay | 15 December 2025
City of Cape Town hits back against extortion
SANCO accused of threats and intimidation at MyCiTI bus depot; denies any link to extortion
By David Capel
Feature | 12 December 2025
“A soap opera with bodyslams”: meet Cape Town’s pro wrestlers
Unique characters take to the ring in an epic display of physicality
Text by Ishmael Mabena. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 12 December 2025
Living on R2,320 a month: Here’s how a pensioner spends her grant
“Sometimes by the 15th of the month, the groceries are all done,” says 61-year-old Noah Libbie
News | 11 December 2025
Police fail to confiscate firearms from domestic violence perpetrators, report finds
Guns are used in 35% of murders of women
News | 11 December 2025