Articles for Ishmael Mabena

We rode Metrorail in Cape Town to see if it has improved

While there are still problems, the service is much more reliable than a few years ago. And it’s much cheaper than any other commuter transport.

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News | 3 December 2025

In photos: Thousands protest to end violence against women

Government classifies GBV and femicide a national disaster, but it’s unclear what policies will follow from this

Ashraf Hendricks, Ihsaan Haffejee, Ishmael Mabena, Johnnie Isaacs, Thamsanqa Mbovane and Tsoanelo Sefoloko

News | 21 November 2025