"It's heartbreaking to see the devastating impact of substance abuse on individuals, families, and even communities. Walking down the streets of Bronville, where I am from, standing at the street corner where adolescent boys and girls are sitting under a..."

"The month of December is a time of celebrations of all sorts in South Africa. Celebrations include weddings, family gatherings, parties, and even the welcoming back of those who return from the traditional initiation school into manhood. During this time..."

"The Stilfontein Mine, located in North West Province, has been at the centre of a developing humanitarian crisis. The mine, once a thriving and busy gold mine, has been closed for many years. Despite its rich history and past success..."

"Selling expired and poisonous food has become a serious issue in South Africa, affecting people nationally. This issue has highlighted how the government has neglected townships and working class communities. The government and food inspectors have not been doing enough..."

"Participating in the 2024 Khanya College Winter School was an unforgettable experience. One of the most important things we learned was the value of unity and solidarity in difficult times in communities. As part of our ongoing learning, we were..."

"The Oupa Lehulere Soccer Tournament, now in its third year, has become an important event in promoting social justice and non-violence through sport. This annual tournament brings together different groups of people, including out-of-school youth, school learners, social justice organisations..."

"For over five years, the community of Makhanda has been struggling with a severe water crisis. Despite numerous complaints, protests, and community meetings, the local municipality has failed to act in the community's interest. In the past, the Gift of..."

"Khanya College routinely collaborates with the City of Johannesburg, operating from the Workers Museum (since 2006) which is a former municipal compound. During the annual Jozi Book Fair (16th edition recently held), Khanya’s partnership with the COJ helps to expose..."

"Residents of Johannesburg are struggling with ongoing water supply issues. This community is experiencing “throttling water” supply. Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Minister Penny Majodina announced that Johannesburg's water would be restricted from 14 November 2024, until further notice...."

"Weltevreden Park, a Roodepoort suburb, has suffered constant power outages since May 2021. These outages have recently continued after the mini substation on Christiaan de Wet exploded. The power outages tend to last between five and seven days, but sometimes..."

"On 8 November 2024, four shacks in Motsoaledi were washed away by heavy rains, leaving four families homeless after they had built their shacks next to a river that overflowed. Sello Mahlangu explained that he noticed a lot of water..."

"On 7 and 8 November 2024, Etwatwa welcomed the Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts & Culture (DSAC) as a reading festival was held at the Tshepo Themba Multi Purpose Resource Centre based in Etwatwa. The festival offered entertainment for participants..."

"Youth unemployment is one of the most devastating economic issues affecting the country. We spoke to community members in the neighbourhood of Phola Park, in Thokoza, east of Johannesburg. And, from those interviews, at least 70% of the respondents were..."

"First Spaza Shops, Now Street Vendors—What’s Really Behind the Government’s Plan to Regulate Informal Traders? Johannesburg – In a move that’s left many scratching their heads, the South African government is expanding its crackdown on informal traders, targeting not just..."

"Every year, Khanya College looks to expand its network of writers to better cover working class communities especially. This year, Khanya College organised workshops in Johannesburg and Cape Town, these workshops were also aimed at building a movement for alternative..."

"We, the Listeriosis Families Support Campaign – a collection of families devastated by the 2017/2018 Tiger Brands listeriosis outbreak, the largest listeriosis outbreak in history – call for immediate action. If we come together to demand justice for those harmed by Tiger..."

"Confusion of Princes is a pretty interesting read, though it definitely has its ups and downs. The science fiction story is about a young man who is destined to become a prince, but before he can claim his destiny there..."

"In October, heavy rains hit Makhanda for almost a week, causing destruction and displacement in informal settlements like Nkanini, Phaphamani, Zolani, and Nyongweni. Many people lost their homes, and water flooded into people’s houses, forcing some of them to look..."