Brief
In photos: Cape Town’s flooded townships
June’s not over and already recorded rainfall far exceeds the month’s average
By Chris Gilili and Vincent Lali
Brief | 19 June 2023
Two men were stoned and burnt to death in Philippi on Tuesday. Residents who were there told us why
“People don’t trust police because they know the suspect is going to be released in a few days or weeks or the case might be thrown out of court for lack of evidence.”
Brief | 15 June 2023
Foundation honouring Uyinene Mrwetyana kicks off with programme for boys
The foundation’s aim is to foster responsible and compassionate young men through sports as a strategy to combat gender-based violence and femicide.
Brief | 15 June 2023
Widespread flooding in Cape Town informal settlements
“Almost everyone around here is affected”
Brief | 14 June 2023
Black Sash petitions social development minister to oversee SASSA
The civil society organisation lists numerous issues with social grant payments it says need to be addressed urgently
By Liezl Human
Brief | 14 June 2023
Former activist organisation manager pleads guilty to fraud
SJC’s Xolani Klaas enters into a plea agreement after defrauding the organisation of more than R730,000
Brief | 13 June 2023
Ninth suspect in Thabo Bester escape appears in court
Zanda Moyo will join eight others in the criminal trial on 20 June
Brief | 13 June 2023
Diep River occupiers say they’ll move if City provides acceptable accommodation
119 Families served with notice to vacate land on the Diep River floodplain
Brief | 13 June 2023
Exhibition imagines an alternative future for an inclusive Cape Town
Residents of Cissie Gool House have co-designed an exhibit at the Cape Institute for Architecture
Brief | 8 June 2023