Articles for Sandiso Phaliso
Children frolic in flood water as only pool in Brown’s Farm remains closed
The pool in Philippi has been closed since August when it was vandalised during the taxi protests
Brief | 29 September 2023
Commuters struggle with transport costs as Metrorail central line remains closed
Some workers are spending half their wage to commute because trains aren’t running
News | 26 September 2023
Anger in Langa after woman accused of scalding toddler gets bail
The case was postponed
Brief | 20 September 2023
It took six years for the court to convict a man for raping his foster child
The serial rapist first appeared in the Khayelitsha Magistrates’ Court in 2017 but was only convicted in August
News | 4 September 2023
Cape Town lawyer back on trial for malicious damage to property
Charges against attorney Gary Trappler have been reinstated after CCTV footage came to light
Brief | 28 August 2023
Philippi residents roll up sleeves to clean looted library and community hall
“The people behind these attacks need to realise that they are depriving their own communities of vital services” says clean-up volunteer
Brief | 14 August 2023
Taxi strike: Women march to demand end to violence and looting
Philippi marchers call for City of Cape Town to use its CCTV cameras to bring the perpetrators of crimes committed this week to book
Brief | 10 August 2023
Taxi strike: Townships endure severe shortages and price hikes
“Bakeries are no longer distributing bread because it is not safe in the townships.”
News | 10 August 2023
Philippi library closes after robbery and vandalism
“Why vandalise a library that your sister, brother and child needs?” asks ward councillor
News | 8 August 2023