Small-scale farmers suffer devastating losses after Western Cape floods
At a Genadendal farm, nearly 500 chickens drowned, and over 50 pigs are missing
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 4 October 2023
Conflict over land for rail line occupiers
Traditional leaders say the land is used for Xhosa initiation rituals
News | 3 October 2023
“I want to take my last breath in this house” says Cape farm dweller facing eviction
The families are refusing the leave, saying life on the farm is all they’ve ever known
By Liezl Human
News | 2 October 2023
Hundreds walk to celebrate recovery from addiction
Only about 1 in 20 South Africans with drug or alcohol problems access treatment
Text by Daniel Steyn. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 2 October 2023
Salt River heritage festival: knowing the past to shape a better world
On Saturday new giant murals were unveiled in the historic suburb
Brief | 2 October 2023
Children frolic in flood water as only pool in Brown’s Farm remains closed
The pool in Philippi has been closed since August when it was vandalised during the taxi protests
Brief | 29 September 2023
Cape flood: homes buried in mud
Sir Lowry’s Pass flood victims face uncertain future
Text by Sonia A. Rao. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 29 September 2023
Police silent on crime reporting system problems
“This is just a classic case of laziness from the police. There is always a solution.”
News | 29 September 2023
Cape Town backyard dwellers doorstop housing officials at Civic Centre
“People die waiting for a house,” says backyarder from Hanover Park
Brief | 28 September 2023