
Long Read | The fire this time
Shack fires are a near daily reality for those living in many of South Africa’s most impoverished areas. They are a terrifying – and deadly – expression of the scale of the country’s escalating social crisis.
Shack fires are a near daily reality for those living in many of South Africa’s most impoverished areas. They are a terrifying – and deadly – expression of the scale of the country’s escalating social crisis.
As the Karoo hopes for an end to its worst drought in a generation, the region’s history may hold important lessons for its future.
Nearly a decade ago, the police slaughtered 34 men at Marikana, erasing parents, life partners and breadwinners. We dare not forget.
Nearly a decade ago, the police slaughtered 34 men at Marikana, erasing parents, life partners and breadwinners. We dare not forget.