“Everything that I worked hard for is burnt to ashes”
Over 200 left homeless by Masiphumelele fire
Brief | 20 May 2019
Minister promises to finalise District Six restitution plan in August
Two decades later, District Six claimants still have no idea when they’re going to receive restitution
News | 17 May 2019
Drug epidemic overloads state social workers
They make a big difference to people’s lives but the work is tough
Feature | 17 May 2019
Thousands of learners protest in Kraaifontein
Frustration with overcrowded classrooms
Photo Essay | 16 May 2019
Fisantekraal residents unhappy with quality of RDP houses
They demand the Public Protector intervenes
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 16 May 2019
Learners and teachers shut down overcrowded Kraaifontein school
“I battle to check whether all 70 learners [in my class] have done their homework” says teacher
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 16 May 2019
Desalination plant ends contract with City of Cape Town
Waterfront’s dirty sea water causes dispute that is heading to court
Brief | 15 May 2019
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