SAPS probes notorious cop and his former boss in test case for police accountability
From Athlone to Lambert’s Bay Giovanni Gabriels is accused of leaving a trail of out-of-control violence
Feature | 31 January 2022
The strangest vegetable gardens in South Africa
On an old military base in Cape Town, unlawful occupants are growing vegetables alongside the soldiers
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Feature | 31 January 2022
In this township parents wear gumboots and carry their children through the sewage
Residents of Valencia in Addo say promises made in 2017 to fix the system were not kept
News | 31 January 2022
The widespread misuse of antibiotics in humans, animals and the environment must stop
I know of many cases where employers will not allow sick leave without employees having antibiotics to show for it
Science | 31 January 2022
Eastern Cape villagers rally to build temporary bridge to access services
Bridge built by a government contractor collapsed during heavy rains less than a month after it was constructed
News | 31 January 2022
There are signs of hope amid Metrorail’s decay
On a trip arranged for journalists I saw that Philippi station has been ransacked - but the new trains are fantastic
News | 28 January 2022
Swift response contains fire at Cissie Gool House
Community applauds City firefighters, and calls for food, water and blankets following fire at old Woodstock Hospital
News | 28 January 2022
Man claims police assaulted him during stop-and-search incident
Police say docket handed to IPID
Brief | 28 January 2022
Tenants’ long wait for home ownership comes to an end this year
City of Cape Town promises to scrap tenants’ debt to help with sale process
News | 28 January 2022