Articles for Vincent Lali
One year later, sewage is still running through these Cape Town streets
“We have seen people living in sewage, and that is not acceptable,” says Human Rights Commissioner after visit to Bloekombos and Wallacedene
By Vincent Lali
News | 8 September 2026
Khayelitsha learners miss a week of school as sewage saga continues
The sewage spill has been cleaned up but parents are not convinced it is safe
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 28 August 2026
Gap in Cape Town’s janitor contracts leaves communities living in filth
The municipality says it will appoint some new janitors in September
By Vincent Lali and GroundUp Staff
News | 27 August 2026
Parents close Cape Town school for three days because of sewage leak
Education department says it will be fixed by Wednesday
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 25 August 2026
Mfuleni shack dwellers protest outside Premier’s office
Protesters threaten to “shut down the N2” if water and electricity demands ignored
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 14 August 2026
Toddler falls into sinkhole as Khayelitsha sewer repairs stall
City of Cape Town says shacks built on collapsed sewer line have to be moved
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 22 June 2026
Khayelitsha households in the dark for a month as Eskom fails to fix transformers
Residents in Ndlovini say Eskom has ignored repeated complaints
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 28 May 2026
Shack dwellers march to Cape Town airport, demanding water and use of toilets
Woman says she was shot with a rubber bullet as police blocked protest
By Vincent Lali
News | 27 May 2026
Khayelitsha families relocated at last after weather delays and protests
The City of Cape Town says it moved about 1,000 families from a flood-prone area for their safety
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 8 May 2026