A year in a settlement created by Covid
Izwelethu informal settlement or Covid as it is nicknamed started with lockdown in March 2020
Photo Essay | 29 March 2021
Cape artists protest against lack of government support
The National Arts Council says R68.4 million has been paid to 512 beneficiaries as part of Covid-19 relief
Brief | 29 March 2021
Centurion recyclers battle against eviction
“All we ask is that they be moved to a permanent place where they will be able to work and feed their families”
News | 29 March 2021
Taxi drivers shut down Free State town for two days over permit feud
They are demanding that cabs without permits be barred from operating on their routes
News | 26 March 2021
Court orders Labia to show film about Israeli occupation of Palestine
“It is clear that it was in the business of hiring out its cinema to screen films that are thought-provoking, hard-hitting and controversial” says judge
Law | 26 March 2021
Northlink students picket for NSFAS payments
Protesters regroup after police disperse them
Brief | 26 March 2021
Top scientists slam government for not using AstraZeneca vaccines
“South Africa has squandered the opportunity to protect half a million of its most vulnerable citizens”
Science | 26 March 2021
Taxi drivers take revenge on protesters
Shacks set alight after a taxi was stoned during protests in the Delft area, Cape Town
News | 26 March 2021
Principal accused of child abuse makes court appearance
Eastern Cape MEC for Education visits school and family
Brief | 25 March 2021