Makhanda dumpsite occupiers say they have nowhere else to go, as municipality tries to upgrade it
Company awarded R20m to refurbish the site. But a dispute with a subcontractor threatens the project.
News | 7 October 2021
Immigrants refused food parcels at Jeppestown distribution
EFF accused of hijacking government food relief for election gains
News | 6 October 2021
Little Zimbabwe community grimly struggles on
Mostly undocumented immigrants live in leaking shacks without sanitation, water or electricity in this small informal settlement in Marabastad, Pretoria. But they say they are happy to be left in peace
News | 6 October 2021
Housing project stalled as Ekhurhuleni municipality dumps company linked to Magashule crony
Corruption- accused Edwin Sodi’s NJR Projects showed “poor performance”, says municipality. Meanwhile Lindelani families are still waiting for houses
Feature | 6 October 2021
National pension reform: This is about everyone’s future
Unpacking the Green Paper on social security reform
By James Stent
Analysis | 6 October 2021
Steel workers countrywide down tools, demanding 8% wage hike
Man dies during NUMSA march in Gqeberha
By Masego Mafata, Joseph Chirume, Nokulunga Majola and Marecia Damons
News | 5 October 2021
Zandvlei opens for boating after sewage scare
But Rietvlei and Zeekoevlei are still closed
By Liezl Human
Brief | 5 October 2021
Activists to sue NPA over “false” arrest and imprisonment
Charges against Abahlali BaseMjondolo members were withdrawn on Monday
Brief | 5 October 2021
An Eastern Cape municipality promised its residents houses over a decade ago. They’re still waiting
If residents accept a proposal by the province they will get houses with pit latrines and water tanks within two years
News | 5 October 2021