Fear in Bloekombos after ward councillor slain
“I am now scared of being killed because I walk and drive around the township alone,” says Wallacedene councillor
By Vincent Lali
News | 23 October 2018
Fire leaves over 1,000 people homeless in Philippi
City says approximately 120 shacks destroyed and 1,400 people displaced in Kosovo informal settlement
News | 22 October 2018
Heartbreaking stories after massive Khayelitsha blaze
Hundreds of shacks destroyed and one person killed
By Vincent Lali and GroundUp Staff
News | 21 October 2018
Land occupiers in Philippi want City to buy Oasis land
Oasis Crescent Property mum on future of occupation
News | 19 October 2018
Workers stand in solidarity with MyCiTi bus strikers
Brett Herron criticises unprotected strike
Brief | 18 October 2018
Mayhem in Atlantis over building of community hall
Rubber bullets fired and shop looted
Text by Kim Reynolds. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 18 October 2018
Workers vow to continue with MyCiTi bus strike
NUMSA says strike “hijacked” by EFF
News | 17 October 2018
Ten-year-old boy rescues mother, cousin from shack fire
But his infant nephew died in the blaze which left 70 people homeless
Brief | 16 October 2018
Families who fled Blikkiesdorp ask City for help
A resident claims that crime, not race, is at the root of the conflict
News | 16 October 2018