18,000 jobs lost in wine industry – Vinpro
Union says its inundated as “unscrupulous farmers” terminate workers’ contracts.
By Sadé Allcock
News | 29 May 2020
Covid-19: Teachers refuse to return to work after one tests positive
SADTU supports protesters at Enkululekweni Primary School in Cape Town
Brief | 28 May 2020
Covid-19 pandemic leaves immigrants desperate for assistance
Thousands ask for food parcels
News | 27 May 2020
SASSA applicants brave cold and rain to queue for help
SASSA says it’s only accepting online applications for the Covid-19 Relief Grant
News | 26 May 2020
Strandfontein homeless site closes
City says Culemborg site will accommodate 96 of the estimated 180 homeless people now living under the overpass
By James Stent and Lucas Nowicki
Brief | 25 May 2020
Electricity protests after RDP homeowners disconnect informal settlement
“Our electricity boxes trip and only start to work the following day” says RDP homeowner in Mfuleni
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 22 May 2020
Evictions: When is a shack occupied and when is it not?
The battle to find out which criteria are used by the City of Cape Town
By James Stent
News | 22 May 2020
150 people use one woman’s toilet
“I feel for her. If it was someone else, they would never accept what we are doing.”
Brief | 22 May 2020
“I slept outside SASSA for two days with my child” says mom desperate for help
The line outside the offices in Long Street has been snaking for days
Photos by Ashraf Hendricks
News | 21 May 2020