‘We trip over dead bodies here at night’ – New Monwabisi Park
Faced with crime and violence on a daily basis, residents of New Monwabisi Park complain that the lack of services contribute to crime in the area.
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Unemployed march to Parliament demanding jobs
Unemployed youth and marginalised groups marched to Parliament to deliver an “alternative budget speech” on Wednesday.
Homeless man killed by City cop to be buried on Saturday
Funeral arrangements are underway for a homeless man who was shot and killed by a City of Cape Town law enforcement officer.
2021 – The wrap
These are some of the stories we brought you in 2021. Expect more to follow in 2022.
“We will disrupt the streets until Jesus comes! Eskom should come and engage us”
Diepkloof residents have vowed to continue their blockade of highways until Eskom engages them.
Residents decry potholed roads in Cosmo City
Roads in Cosmo City make travel by car treacherous and residents say nothing has ever been done to repair them.
KZN premier launches 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence
The KZN premier visited the police station with the highest number of reported rape cases as part of the launch of 16 Days of Activism.
EC municipalities squander millions on sub-standard building projects
Construction companies with questionable track records continue to rake it in.
Thandanani residents blame eThekwini for spread of shack fire
A lack of access to water by firefighters was at the centre of the fire that consumed 120 shacks in Durban.
Alex hostel dwellers bemoan basic services
Hostel residents in Alexandra township have been decrying lack of services at the hostels since 1994.
Paralysed mother of four proffered a rescue from living in squalor
The EC Department of Human Settlements has called on the Sundays River Municipality to provide alternative accommodation for the Dlwengu family.
Voting for rubbish collection, electricity and much needed services
Voters around the country say they voted for sanitation, jobs and houses.
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