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Eastern Cape villagers rally to build temporary bridge to access services
Bridge built by a government contractor collapsed during heavy rains less than a month after it was constructed
News | 31 January 2022
There are signs of hope amid Metrorail’s decay
On a trip arranged for journalists I saw that Philippi station has been ransacked - but the new trains are fantastic
News | 28 January 2022
Swift response contains fire at Cissie Gool House
Community applauds City firefighters, and calls for food, water and blankets following fire at old Woodstock Hospital
News | 28 January 2022
Tenants’ long wait for home ownership comes to an end this year
City of Cape Town promises to scrap tenants’ debt to help with sale process
News | 28 January 2022
Striking Clover workers march through Sandton and picket at Israeli trade office
Police are investigating the death of a security guard during the strike
News | 27 January 2022
Hundreds of people conned out of R800 in jobs-for-cash scam
Police claim to be investigating but complaint was lodged over a month ago
News | 27 January 2022
100 people, two ruined toilets, and “no-one cares”
Diepsloot residents say they’ve lost hope
By Chris Gilili
News | 27 January 2022
Families still without water as second pipe bursts in Cape Town township
Residents of New Beginning have to beg for water from neighbouring Bardale
By Vincent Lali
News | 26 January 2022
Activists lobby President to make Covid grant permanent
Following a meeting with organisations last week, the presidency acknowledged the impact the grant has had in reducing poverty and hunger
News | 26 January 2022