Shelters for homeless families a rarity
The Somerset West Family Shelter is one of few in the country
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 19 April 2024
The Big Issue is secure again
After months of uncertainty the magazine has survived a R600,000 cyber theft
Brief | 18 April 2024
Witness says camera footage shows Cape Town lawyer damaged neighbour’s car
Gary Trappler accused by neighbour of race attack
News | 17 April 2024
450 families, one water tap in Cape Town informal settlement
City promises to inspect
News | 17 April 2024
Extortion rackets disrupt work in Cape Town’s townships
We no longer go to some townships without an escort, says waste collection worker
News | 16 April 2024
Last interfaith service for Dean of St George’s Cathedral
Michael Weeder, who has spoken out against Israel’s bombardment of Palestine, retires as Dean of St George’s Cathedral
Brief | 15 April 2024
Macassar residents “will fight tooth and nail” against PRASA’s plan to relocate shack dwellers
Hundreds marched on Saturday to protest against PRASA’s plan to move shack dwellers occupying the Central Line to Macassar
News | 15 April 2024
Finally, five months after police were filmed assaulting a barber, they have been charged
Juma Igiranieza was brutally assaulted during an unexpected raid
News | 15 April 2024
No shelter for homeless dog owners
Except perhaps for a farm in the Karoo
Photo Essay | 15 April 2024