Articles for Thembela Ntongana

SJC accuses police of contempt of court

Picket in Cape Town over allocation of police resources

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Brief | 24 January 2017

Masiphumelele parents waiting for school places for their children

“I thought I was safe when I applied early”

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News | 19 January 2017

Woman sent from pillar to post as she tries to bury her children

Police refuse to release bodies until she pays for DNA testing

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News | 17 January 2017

Rubbish piles up in Masiphumelele after tender expires

New contractors will only start in February

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News | 13 January 2017

Less than half of Masiphumelele matrics pass

Violence and disruptions blamed for poor results

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News | 11 January 2017

Weekend fire in Masiphumelele claims 46 homes

Over 100 people had to rebuild their shacks

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Brief | 12 December 2016

Teachers oppose 20% pass mark for maths

"We are setting these children up for failure”

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News | 8 December 2016

Unhappiness over Metrorail’s selective shuttle alternatives

Vandalism and copper wire theft bedevil trains

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News | 6 December 2016

Masiphumelele residents fear being trapped if there’s a fire

New location has narrow roads and a fence surrounding it

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News | 30 November 2016

Masiphumelele activist jailed for breaking bail conditions

Lubabalo Vellem also accused of stabbing police van tyres

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Brief | 30 November 2016

Police fail to investigate assault

Teenage girl beaten up by man apparently for making his dogs bark

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News | 22 November 2016

Social clubs offer respite for elderly

"Here I get to relax and not think about my problems"

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News | 18 November 2016

Thriving car wash started with one man in a wheelchair

"I have gained my independence, doing things that I didn’t think I would be able to do,” says owner

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News | 17 November 2016

Domestic workers’ union says wage increase is too small

“If we take the decision to stop our services a lot of people would suffer.“

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News | 11 November 2016

Night patrols started in Masiphumelele

Many residents believe it will reduce crime

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News | 11 November 2016

Toilet breakdown in Masiphumelele

“It's like my house is a toilet” says resident

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News | 8 November 2016