Government

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Top PE school stripped bare by thieves

Police fail to make any arrests despite numerous incidents

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News | 22 September 2016

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Rubbish piles up in East London informal settlement

Municipality claims rubbish is collected weekly

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Brief | 21 September 2016

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Audit finds serious problems with Western Cape schools

Activists accuse province of failing to acknowledge extent of problem

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News | 21 September 2016

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State is reinforcing apartheid injustices in rural areas

Traditional leaders have jurisdiction over land within the same apartheid boundaries that were carved out under Bantu Authorities Act

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Opinion | 19 September 2016

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Does Zweli Mkhize have the integrity to be president?

He has put his own political interests above public health

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Opinion | 19 September 2016

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Ground-breaking Marikana case heads to court

Lawyers for Philippi residents aim to force City to expropriate land

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Analysis | 16 September 2016

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Most people can’t afford “affordable” housing

Less than 10% of new Conradie development set aside for the poor

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Analysis | 14 September 2016

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Joe Slovo residents resist move to Delft

1,590 houses to be built by 2018

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News | 7 September 2016

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ANC protests against itself

Pro- and anti-Zuma factions face off at Luthuli House

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Photo Essay | 5 September 2016

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Politicians dodge responsibility for house repairs

Buffalo City tenants still waiting after decades

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News | 5 September 2016

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Beach front car wash business told to move

Buffalo City municipality tells washers to go

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News | 5 September 2016

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How the Wild Coast is denied access to basic healthcare

Eastern Cape Health Department's neglect makes life difficult for this idyllic area

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Opinion | 31 August 2016

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Patients wait in line from 5am at Lusikisiki Clinic

Diabetic patient has to leave grandchildren sleeping alone

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News | 30 August 2016

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Residents of Chris Hani municipality battling with broken toilets

Pit toilets built in villages have collapsed

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News | 29 August 2016

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Salt River man’s daily battle “to put a candle and bread on the table”

Residents of settlement under bridge collect cardboard and plastic for recycling

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News | 25 August 2016

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Residents and police clash in Elsie’s River after homes demolished

“We are indigenous people and we have a right to be here” says community leader

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News | 25 August 2016