Society
Khayelitsha Coffee
Every morning officials at the Khayelitsha Court, taxi drivers, teachers and other people on their way to work get their freshly brewed cup of hot coffee from three enterprising young men with a logo, premises and honest graft. Maintaining a small business is hard work but these guys are making their "Department of Coffee" a going concern.
Neo Sithole
News | 20 February 2013
Ex-gang member turns life around
Suzanne, 25 years old of Kalksteen, is an ex-gang member and drug addict who is now inspiring young women in her community.
Margo Fortune
News | 20 February 2013
Refuge for homeless boys opening in D-section Khayelitsha
A new refuge has opened in Khayelitsha D-section that will accommodate young homeless boys in and around Cape Town.
Mihle Pike
News | 13 February 2013
Ocean View man explains how he lives “Off the grid”
Ricardo Fortune explains how he has freed himself of Eskom and gone off the grid to power his house.
Janine Fortuin and Neo Sithole
News | 13 February 2013
Amanda Maboza: Poet from Gugulethu
Amanda Maboza is a 19-year-old poet, from the dusty streets of Gugulethu. A team consisting of her and five other youths from Cape Town's townships came 20th in a poetry competition in California in July 2012.
Margo Fortune
News | 13 February 2013
Immigrants establish support project for women
Evelyn Handiseni founded a support project called Divine Caring Hands in 2012. The idea was born from her desire to help women who face challenges similar to those she has faced in her own life.
Tariro Washinyira
News | 13 February 2013
Do you love or hate Valentine’s Day?
We asked people what they think of Valentine's Day.
Nokubonga Yawa
News | 13 February 2013
Gugs Youth perform hip hop at the Baxter theatre
Hip Hop Kaslam (which means "my location") is the name given to the first hip hop event organised in 2010. The event is returning to the Baxter Theatre on 2 March 2013.
Mary-Jane Matsolo
News | 6 February 2013
Renting out recycled bicycles
Eight years ago Bongani Ndlazi started collecting old bicycles and making them new again. He has turned his talent into a business that puts food on the table.
Nokubonga Yawa
News | 6 February 2013