Articles for Velani Ludidi
Law enforcement moves against Vrygrond land occupiers
Residents claim they were not shown court order before their shacks were demolished
Brief | 25 May 2019
Much needed rain brings flooding to Cape Town
Disaster Management reports no major incidents
Brief | 20 May 2019
“I am left with this blanket and winter is coming”
Strand land occupiers who are staying in community halls say they have nowhere to go
Text by Velani Ludidi. Photos by Masixole Feni.
Photo Essay | 14 May 2019
Parents block school gates, demanding more teachers
But department says no shortage was reported
Brief | 13 May 2019
Man dies in police custody, sparking protest
IPID is investigating the death of Victor Udes who died in Lwandle SAPS holding cells on Wednesday
Brief | 3 May 2019
Grabouw gets 24-hour health service following protests
Residents express delight but still want a public hospital
Brief | 3 May 2019
Families fear graves have been robbed in Langa cemetery
“Back in the day we respected the cemetery and were scared to even point at graves”
Brief | 30 April 2019
Old people and babies spend night outside in queue for SASSA services
“If you do not sleep here, you will not get assisted”
News | 26 April 2019