Distell workers down tools and picket
Workers want minority union Solidarity to be recognised by employer
By Liezl Human
Brief | 7 February 2023
Man who was dragged naked from his shack to sue City of Cape Town
“[They] treated me like a dog” says Bulelani Qolani
News | 2 February 2023
Cape Town’s beaches are dirtier than they seem
Several beaches were closed over the holidays, but test results show that water quality at some other beaches is even worse
News | 2 February 2023
Commuters relieved as trains return to one of Cape Town’s busiest stations
PRASA says services in Parow will only be available during the week for now.
News | 2 February 2023
Protesters block main road in Cape Town, demanding electricity
“Councillors fool us during election campaigns”
By Vincent Lali
News | 31 January 2023
Murdered Khayelitsha woman’s family say justice system failed them
Bongani Ngadleka found not guilty of fatally stabbing Phelokazi Mqathanya
News | 31 January 2023
Major development planned for Cape Town’s derelict Strandfontein Pavilion
About 1,200 residential units, including subsidised housing, as well as retail and recreational facilities are proposed
News | 31 January 2023
“Rebuild Pollsmoor prison” says TB expert
Prof Linda-Gail Bekker spoke at the first GroundUp/Bertha House Science for the People seminar
By Daniel Steyn
News | 30 January 2023
“We’re losing big time”- businesses crippled by Eskom blackouts
Reduced income and extra costs are hurting local enterprise
Photo Essay | 30 January 2023