Informal settlements need better rubbish collection
Reform of the system is necessary to “keep Cape Town clean”
By Emma Green
Analysis | 15 May 2019
“I am left with this blanket and winter is coming”
Strand land occupiers who are staying in community halls say they have nowhere to go
Text by Velani Ludidi. Photos by Masixole Feni.
Photo Essay | 14 May 2019
Parents block school gates, demanding more teachers
But department says no shortage was reported
Brief | 13 May 2019
Gugulethu backyarders make community hall their home
Occupiers hope to benefit from new housing project, but it’s not certain they will
News | 13 May 2019
Ocean View care centre faces uncertain future
Founder says he won’t close the place unless “forced to”
News | 13 May 2019
Langa’s dirty hostels have not improved in 20 years, say residents
But City has plan to upgrade them, says councillor
News | 13 May 2019
No lights, no security and piles of rubbish at Parow train station
Commuters say they don’t feel safe
News | 9 May 2019
Political donations: the silence of the developers
Most fail to answer questions sent by the Observatory Civic Association
By Tauriq Jenkins and Leslie London
Opinion | 6 May 2019
Dirty sea water brings Cape Town desalination plant to a halt
Desalination plant contractor said water was “40 times dirtier” than expected
News | 6 May 2019