For millions of South Africans, the first drops of rain are not a relief; they are a trigger for fear. In the country’s sprawling informal settlements,...
‘The Water Came All at Once’: How a Level 9 Storm Turned Gauteng Into a Warning Sign Gauteng woke up on Sunday to the kind of...
Ramaphosa Faces the Nation’s Frustrations in Parliament, Here’s What He’ll Be Asked President Cyril Ramaphosa returns to Parliament on Tuesday for a sitting of the National...
In the dusty stretch of land known as Plastic City, just outside Brakpan, a quiet desperation hangs in the air. Amid the ruins of makeshift homes...
Johannesburg is once again at the centre of South Africa’s housing debates, as city officials announce a hard-line crackdown on informal settlements. Mlungisi Mabaso, the City’s...
Two lives were lost in the early hours of Sunday morning when a fire tore through the basement of the De Williershof residential building in Tshwane....
The rubble of torn-down homes now lines the streets of Alexandra’s Extension 7, where seven families are demanding answers and alternative housing after the City of...
Picture this. You finally scrape together money for a small truck of sand. The supplier drops it at the settlement entrance. The last mile is on...
A third fire in July claims the life of a six-year-old, fuelling concerns over fire safety in informal settlements The chill of winter has brought more...
Mayor Morero calls for national and civil support as shelters fall short and evictions stall Johannesburg is a city of striking contradictions. Sandton’s sleek skyline sits...