Articles for Ihsaan Haffejee
Joburg Ballet celebrates 25 years with return of Giselle
The dance company formed in 2001 after the State Theatre Ballet closed and is determined to keep the city’s classical dance tradition alive
Photo Essay | 27 February 2026
Despite President’s promise, Joburg protesters say they still have no water
Meanwhile Johannesburg Water struggles to supply Mellville, especially higher areas
Photo Essay | 21 February 2026
Assassinated Abahlali leader praised for fighting land grab “mafia”
“We don’t know who killed Zweli and we don’t know if we will be next” says housing movement leader, who has been in hiding since the murder
News | 20 February 2026
Activists accuse Anglo of going AWOL
But the company has dismissed the claim that it is leaving South Africa as disinformation
Photo Essay | 13 February 2026
“Smell me! I haven’t had water for 24 days” protester tells Joburg mayor
Frustrated residents carried empty containers in the streets to protest ongoing water crisis
Brief | 11 February 2026
New exhibit looks at apartheid’s effect on current-day Joburg
Nkosi Sikelel’ iAzania at Museum Africa runs until 27 February
Brief | 11 February 2026
Zukiswa Wanner describes her detention by Israel
Global Sumud Flotilla activists announce 2026 mission to Gaza
Brief | 9 February 2026
Melville enters third week without water
Volunteers work shifts to provide 50 litres of water per person per day
Brief | 9 February 2026
Joburg’s old Drill Hall now an arts sanctuary
Once the site of the 1956 Treason Trial and later a prosthetic limb factory, the building has been brought to life with art installations and greenery
Photo Essay | 6 February 2026