Blankets and food needed in Cape Town’s flooded informal settlements
Some learners have missed examinations
By Tariro Washinyira, Vincent Lali, Masixole Feni and Peter Luhanga
Photo Essay | 15 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
Community gardens bloom from vacant lots in Salt River
Embarrassed by the rubbish amidst Salt River’s striking street art, a tour guide decided to do something about it
News | 15 June 2023
Widespread flooding in Cape Town informal settlements
“Almost everyone around here is affected”
Brief | 14 June 2023
Waste collection companies abandon contracts following shooting and threats
Fears for workers’ safety has caused two companies to stop collecting rubbish in the Philippi area
News | 14 June 2023
Illegal connections to blame for leaving learners in the dark, says Eskom
Staff of Bloekombos High School make photocopies at neighbouring schools for exams
By Vincent Lali
News | 14 June 2023
Row over cost of Lottery’s annual reports
An answer in Parliament reveals millions of rand were spent on the reports over three years. But the company that produced them has defended its work and called on the DA to correct a condemnatory statement.
News | 13 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
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