One killed and over 20 homes destroyed in Samora Machel

“When I heard noise from neighbours it was too late to collect anything except my ID”

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Brief | 15 May 2017

Blocked toilets make life unbearable for Masiphumelele wetlands residents

“We want to see this fixed permanently so we can stay in a clean space where the children can play and people can access sanitation”

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Brief | 12 May 2017

UCT warns against unlawful work stoppages

University responds to protesting catering workers

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Brief | 10 May 2017

Roads out of Gugulethu blocked by protesters

Learners unable to attend schools outside township

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Brief | 10 May 2017

Campaign to disinvest in fossil fuels kicks off in Cape Town

City praised for its climate change policies

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News | 10 May 2017

Lower Crossroads residents trapped indoors by foul smell from drains

“We cannot open our doors and windows because the smell is too much”

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News | 10 May 2017

Angry Gugulethu residents close down school

Protest against upgrade of informal settlement

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News | 9 May 2017

UCT catering staff protest

Workers say some conditions are worse than before they came onto UCT payroll

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News | 9 May 2017

UCT and art: an exchange between Max Price and Belinda Bozzoli

Debate follows release of list of artworks removed from university

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Opinion | 9 May 2017

Activists go to court to overturn Tafelberg sale

Campaigners want Sea Point property to be used for affordable housing

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Law | 8 May 2017

Masiphumelele residents show Public Protector how they live

“We stay in a pigsty”

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News | 8 May 2017

Australian company sues SA environmental lawyers for defamation

Mining company accused of damaging West Coast is claiming over R1 million in damages from activists

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Law | 8 May 2017

Controversial Australian company applies for extension to mining rights

New mining area would include ten beaches on the West Coast

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News | 8 May 2017

Land occupiers in Grabouw demand services

Residents cross N2 to relieve themselves

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Brief | 8 May 2017

“We want the right to carry cannabis in our pockets like a person can carry cigarettes”

Across the world, people march for decriminalisation of weed

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Photo Essay | 6 May 2017

No compromise between UWC security company and 144 dismissed workers

Guards have been out of work for four months

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Brief | 5 May 2017