Articles for Adel Van Niekerk
VIDEO: This school was made from eco-bricks
This might be the country’s first such school
News | 14 August 2023
VIDEO: Bree Street residents in limbo after underground explosion
We spoke to residents of Johannesburg’s Bree Street after Wednesday’s underground explosion. They complained about the lack of information from authorities and they are uncertain if they will have to evacuate.
Video | 20 July 2023
VIDEO: Why students are protesting against NSFAS
University students across the country are protesting. They claim they have not been paid by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). This video explains what led to the protests.
Video | 18 July 2023
VIDEO: Diepsloot community has lost confidence in police
Police Minister Bheki Cele says a task team will meet residents, but they’ve “lost faith” says Kelsey Tlhosane
Video | 29 June 2023
Young entrepreneur designs anti-gang fashion in Eldorado Park
Roemella Shemba makes clothes under the brand name #AntiGang
Video | 5 May 2023
Video: Free State municipality fails to provide water to communities
In Parys, Free State, the water supply is becoming ever more erratic, exacerbated by loadshedding. Many people have to walk kilometres to get water. This has caused great dissatisfaction and sparked violent protests.
Video | 6 February 2023
Turning Soweto’s rubbish into income
Lebogang Parkie and his friends have persevered despite a terrible attempt to derail their business
Video | 22 November 2022
City of Joburg demolished Mama Fifi’s urban farm, but she’s determined to start again
June demolition of Bertrams Urban Farm, running for 16 years, disrupted dozens of feeding schemes
Video | 8 August 2022
Video: Building classrooms from plastic waste in Diepsloot
Local NGO turns plastic waste into eco-bricks
Video | 12 July 2022