Articles for Steve Kretzmann
Union vows to fight “slaughter” of Post Office jobs
The Communication Workers Union says the Post Office is supposed to play a developmental role in South Africa
News | 15 January 2024
Australian company to start seismic survey off West Coast in January
Environmental report acknowledges that seismic blasts, which are much louder than gunshots, can kill fish particularly those with swim bladders
News | 7 December 2023
New housing project in Simon’s Town leaves backyarders and tenants in limbo
Shacks are being demolished as families move from Redhill to new houses in Dido Valley
News | 22 November 2023
Sewage in the sea: City fails to meet Hout Bay permit conditions
The City of Cape Town’s own data shows it is releasing more sewage than is allowed
News | 17 November 2023
How to steal a railway line and stay out of jail
Legal manoeuvres have stalled the case against former PRASA acting CEO Mthuthuzeli Swartz and businessman Syed Mohiudeen
Feature | 8 November 2023
Criminal case against former PRASA director kicked down the tracks – again
Mthuthuzeli Swartz was arrested for the sale of 42km of railway line in January 2019
News | 27 October 2023
Almost a third of Limpopo residents have no access to piped water
Human Rights Commission report slams failure of water supply in Limpopo
By Steve Kretzmann and Bernard Chiguvare
News | 23 October 2023
Almost 4,000 households still to be moved off Cape Town railway land
While plans for temporary relocation of 891 households occupying the Central Line are making progress, thousands of households remain on the railway
By Steve Kretzmann and Sandiso Phaliso
News | 12 October 2023
#UniteBehind takes PRASA and transport minister to court
The organisation argues the state has a statutory and constitutional duty to devolve rail to the City of Cape Town
Law | 11 October 2023