Hundreds stranded by roadside after massive farm eviction in Kraaifontein
Evictees say all their possessions were seized
By Vincent Lali
News | 21 August 2019
Parents shut dilapidated Tulbagh school
WCED says the “plankie” portion of the school is to be replaced next year
Brief | 20 August 2019
New land occupiers say they are flood victims
People relocating to Mpukwini from Island informal settlement had their shacks demolished on the weekend
By Vincent Lali
News | 19 August 2019
Commuters left stranded by Metrorail in Cape Town
“Every day when I arrive at work I am already exhausted because of the shoving and standing inside the overcrowded trains.”
Brief | 19 August 2019
Zimbabweans too intimidated to speak out, even in South Africa
“Government monitors social media. I am scared if I make negative comments, I would get blacklisted and not get my passport.”
Brief | 19 August 2019
Coastal Bylaw intends to push back Beachfront property spread
But draft criticised for draconian measures such as outlawing foul language
News | 19 August 2019
Women neighbourhood watch members lead crime fighting in “most dangerous” communities
“We decided that we couldn’t depend on the police to do everything”
News | 19 August 2019
Former mine workers march to Parliament on Marikana day
Unpaid Benefits Campaign say it can prove workers are owed money
Brief | 16 August 2019
Cape Town municipality knew Site B could be sold for more but chose to sell quickly instead
Forensic investigation clears City of wrongdoing but nevertheless raises troubling questions
By Tessa Knight
News | 16 August 2019