Health services in KZN struggle to function amidst looting and violent unrest
Ambulances grounded, hospitals on skeleton staff, vaccination programme halted and clinics close in eThekwini
News | 12 July 2021
Fire kills one man and destroys 200 shacks in Cato Manor
Residents say this is the third devastating fire in eight months at Marikana informal settlement
Brief | 9 July 2021
“Mice, cockroaches, mosquitos and flies were attracted to the dumping site”
eThekwini Municipality warns of fines of up to R5,000 for illegal dumping
Brief | 9 July 2021
Man accused of stealing a cellphone and set alight recovers in hospital from severe burns
At least three people killed every day by vigilantes according to latest quarterly crime stats
News | 5 July 2021
How the R350 Covid-19 grant helped an artist open his own food stall
#PayTheGrants campaign members renew calls for government to reinstate the grant
News | 2 July 2021
Refugee uses art to tell stories of xenophobia
Azuri Muhuli has seen and suffered violence
News | 1 June 2021
Union starts strike against Massmart
88 workers retrenched and work hours cut as company restructures its labour force
News | 28 May 2021
Solidarity protest for dock workers who stalled Israeli ship
Action against the vessel was part of a global call for workers and trade unions to refuse to unload Israeli ships
Brief | 22 May 2021
Bail granted for two Abahlali leaders accused of conspiracy to murder
Shack dweller movement believe arrests are a political ploy to destroy and discredit them
By Nokulunga Majola and Peter Luhanga
News | 21 May 2021