Fire safety review in Cape Town buildings after tragic Johannesburg fire
Ndifuna Ukwazi and Reclaim the City plan to strengthen fire safety protocols in two buildings occupied by activists
By Daniel Steyn
Brief | 6 September 2023
Prisoners are being held for years in solitary confinement
“Under democracy, hundreds and even thousands of inmates have been subjected to these practices” says Judicial Inspectorate report
By Sonia A. Rao
News | 6 September 2023
Mfuleni pensioners say they’ve been overlooked for housing
The City of Cape Town says it has followed a fair and independent process and consulted a community committee
News | 6 September 2023
R350 grant: SASSA in court over “unfair” exclusions
Agency accused of turning down too many applicants
By Liezl Human
News | 5 September 2023
Learners’ complaints ignored at crumbling Tsakane school
“Every toilet has a crack,” says J.E Malepe Secondary learner Samkelo Mthethwa
Brief | 5 September 2023
Tensions between residents of houses and shacks spill over into violence in Cape Town
Siyakhana shack dwellers accuse Mandela Park residents of attacking them
By Vincent Lali
News | 5 September 2023
Nandipha Magudumana’s kidnapping claim questioned by state
Magudumana has “a right to liberty” until convicted, court told
By Daniel Steyn
Brief | 4 September 2023
Protesters support vigilante taxi drivers outside KwaNobuhle court
Five “jikeleza” drivers charged with attempted murder
Brief | 4 September 2023
In photos: The Brixton Light Festival
The event brought some joy with creative displays, music and theatre to Joburg’s inner city streets
Photo Essay | 4 September 2023