Shack dwellers mobilise to halt Covid-19 spread
In the Western Cape, residents from townships and shack settlements are seeking ways to minimise the spread of the coronavirus. But they still need government aid and support.
Stories by: Michael Nkalane
Khayelitsha’s first baby shop owner has big plans
Rather than travel to the city to buy baby clothes, Khayelitsha moms can now buy them locally from Zandile Tlhapi – and she has plans to expand into manufacturing.
Great Karoo scholar buses back after parents protest
Parent power in the Karoo town of Beaufort West has led to the restoration of a bus service to take learners to and from schools in the area.
Ceres residents fight ‘unnecessary’ water rationing
Impoverished residents have sought legal advice after the Witzenberg Municipality withdrew indigent subsidies for those who refused to allow it to install water management devices.
Angels feed learners before matric exams
What started as an idea to spoil her son with breakfast has led to a Cape Town mother opening her heart, pockets and house to matric pupils, serving them meals during exam time.
Township spelling-bee winner inspires
A 15-year-old Nyanga pupil, who lives in a shack and goes to school in a dangerous area, has been named the best speller in the Western Cape – and the sixth best in Africa.
Africa’s oldest ‘tin soldier’
Thozi Mciki has a rare condition that has rendered him increasingly immobile, but he has travelled the world to find out more about FOP and raise awareness about this incurable disease.
Township design is big in the US
Deep Settle Movement is a design studio in Gugulethu that makes high-quality clothing in celebration of the township’s energy, and they can’t keep up with demand for their products.
Khayelitsha’s winning kasi-style pizza
Breaking traditional Khayelitsha cuisine expectations, Nokuthula Sigaba has established Sweet n’ Lovely, the township’s first pizza joint.