Articles for Sandiso Phaliso
Outcry over loss of sports field to make way for a hospital in Gugulethu
The site is a poor choice and the impact on the community was not considered, say residents
Brief | 2 July 2024
Cape Town’s relocated railway occupiers protest over water
The R300 was blocked for several hours in what the community say was a “last resort” to be heard
Brief | 25 June 2024
PRASA fined R25,000 by City of Cape Town for contravening zoning laws
Temporary relocation of families occupying central line contravened municipal by-laws
Brief | 22 June 2024
Philippi satellite police station to open after two-year wait
The community is desperate for more policing
Brief | 13 June 2024
Bid to save legendary Lovedale Press
The 200-year-old Eastern Cape press is in a shambles, but there is a plan
News | 4 June 2024
These villagers got taps five years ago … but have never had water
Villages around Cofimvaba in the Eastern Cape battle for water
News | 31 May 2024
Violence erupts in Philippi on the eve of the elections
Protesters burn tyres, block roads, stone cars and set a bus alight. The car in which independent candidate Zackie Achmat was driving was shot at.
Brief | 28 May 2024
Voters will be safe in Philippi, say community leaders and police
No repeat of last November’s disruption of registration process
Brief | 28 May 2024
Eastern Cape clinic serving a dozen villages is falling apart
Patients at Gilton clinic complain of medication shortages, broken medical equipment, no proper furniture, staff shortages and high patient volume.
News | 24 May 2024