Commuters have deserted Metrorail
Another year at best before Cape Town Central line resumes service to Khayelitsha
By Tariro Washinyira and James Stent
News | 21 June 2021
Plett residents in court after protests against stalled housing project
The project was approved in October 2019 but has yet to break ground
Brief | 21 June 2021
Hundreds making use of SASSA’s new online booking portal for disability grants
But activists remain sceptical on whether it will alleviate the overburdened process for all vulnerable beneficiaries
By Liezl Human
News | 21 June 2021
Covid-19 vaccinations: homeless people at risk of being left out
At present the system requires an ID to register
News | 21 June 2021
State asks for more time to investigate case against Table Mountain fire accused
Accused’s lawyer wants case struck from court roll should the state not be ready next month
Brief | 18 June 2021
Patients at a Knysna clinic wait outside for hours to get medication
Health department says it could soon be using a nearby church hall to dispense medication to prevent patients crowding at the clinic’s gates
Brief | 18 June 2021
“Walk of Resistance” against Amazon site
A petition signed by 50,000 people opposing the R4.5bn mega-development has been handed over to Mayor Dan Plato
News | 17 June 2021
Langa residents are fed up with their police
Community leaders claim their safety patrol is more effective than SAPS
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 17 June 2021
Youth Day sailing programme teaches more than just sailing
Young people from Imizamo Yethu and Hangberg get out on the water
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 16 June 2021