Hundreds of public service workers down tools in defiance of court interdict
“We have nothing to lose now because we are earning peanuts anyway” says striking worker
By Chris Gilili, Tariro Washinyira and Thamsanqa Mbovane
News | 6 March 2023
Climate change almost doubles the risk of wildfires in Cape Town, study shows
Fire Weather Index prior to 2021 UCT fire was highest ever recorded during autumn in Cape Town.
News | 6 March 2023
Clean newly formed settlements, demand shack dwellers
Only 16 of the 36 new occupations established following the outbreak of Covid have been recognised, says Khayelitsha subcouncil chairman
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 6 March 2023
Over 1,000 march in support of queer pride
“We should be able to live without fear of being persecuted just for who we are”
Photo Essay | 6 March 2023
Mostert’s Mill rises from the ashes while UCT library gutted by fire remains deserted
Little progress has been made restoring Jagger Library and other torched buildings
By Daniel Steyn
News | 6 March 2023
Court declares eviction of Nigel RDP occupiers unlawful
The occupiers demand alternative accommodation be provided
Brief | 3 March 2023
Striking guards block office entrance, trapping government workers for hours
The guards are demanding their bonuses be paid
Brief | 3 March 2023
School amends policy that excluded pregnant learners
We previously reported that the school in Mamelodi required pregnant learners to stay home until they gave birth
Brief | 3 March 2023
Evicted in the morning, 2,000 Nigel RDP occupiers move back in by evening
High Court ordered a stay of eviction after Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department put 500 families out on the street
News | 3 March 2023