Covid funds for artists: Public Protector intervenes
“Artists are not seen as employees but as freelancers” says performer
By Julia Evans
Brief | 20 May 2021
Vaccine scheduling glitch makes some over-70-year-olds very happy
Sandton centre briefly opens for walk-in vaccinations, back to normal scheduled appointments from Thursday
By Julia Evans
News | 19 May 2021
Johannesburg garbage removal: reclaimers relieved that Pikitup’s R50 levy has been withdrawn
Although the decision has brought some relief, reclaimers still say they have not been made a part of the city’s recycling programme
Brief | 17 May 2021
Strike at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University enters second week
NEHAWU is demanding a 6% pay increase; management initially offered 3.5%
Brief | 17 May 2021
Paddling to progress: The Soweto Canoe and Recreation Club
Zanentlantla Mbala says he doesn’t know what would have become of him without the club
By Julia Evans
Feature | 14 May 2021
PRASA loses application for leave to appeal reinstating executives
Judge finds grounds for appeal of Ngoye judgment “grossly misconceived”
By James Stent
Brief | 13 May 2021
Waste pickers’ livelihoods at risk in Johannesburg
Informal reclaimers say the expansion of Pikitup into recycling will leave them without an income
News | 7 May 2021
Man who knew he had Covid-19 but kept going to work was rightfully dismissed, says court
Employer criticised for poor enforcement of physical distancing
Law | 3 May 2021
The only weightlifting club in Soweto is changing lives
Started in 2019, Lifting Dreams is running out of space
By Julia Evans
Photo Essay | 26 April 2021