Court blocks activist event in Woodstock
City of Cape Town brought an urgent application against Reclaim the City
By Kim Reynolds
News | 27 October 2018
Firefighters protest in Cape Town
“We seek nothing other than getting paid for the hours we work,” says union leader
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 26 October 2018
Over 800 people homeless after Vrygrond fire
309 homes destroyed in Overcome Heights informal settlement
News | 26 October 2018
Former Ekurhuleni workers demand mayor make good on his promise of jobs
The group protested as a motion of no confidence in Mayor Mzwandile Masina was being debated
By Zoë Postman
Brief | 26 October 2018
Major precedent set for communities affected by mining
Constitutional Court judge quotes Fanon: to “strip someone of their source of livelihood, then you strip them of their dignity too”
By Kim Reynolds
News | 26 October 2018
“I fell into a pit of mud and human waste”
Pit toilets finally repaired at Eastern Cape school where caretaker nearly drowned
By Phathiswa Shushwana and Chumani Mazwi
News | 26 October 2018
Villagers waiting 20 years for basic services
Upper Xhwili near Mthatha has no electricity, piped clean water or decent roads
News | 26 October 2018
Cofimvaba’s R2 million traders’ stalls are empty after five years
Vendors say they can’t afford to buy R82 permits from the municipality
Brief | 26 October 2018
Transgender discrimination is worse if you are poor
Hormone therapy and surgery are expensive and out of reach for many transpeople
News | 26 October 2018