"The Block 6 community of Lakeside Proper in Evaton is populated by Persons with Disabilities, the elderly, and children. These groups are often the most vulnerable within communities. This includes people in wheelchairs, those using crutches, the blind, and some..."

"Nokhwezi Primary School located in the lesser known township of Kariega, called Khayelitsha, in the Eastern Cape, recently experienced a break-in. During the break-in which happened on 1 March 2025, the equipment was stolen. The burglars used small children, forcing..."

"Velile Senior Secondary School, located in Bathurst in the Eastern Cape under Ndlambe municipality, has been deteriorating over the last 10 years, much like many others in working class communities. The school was built in 1997 as a temporary solution..."

"Hockey is mainly played by the middle classes in South Africa, but it can be spread to townships where only two main sports dominate, basically divided according to sex. The sports with big currency are football, mostly played by males..."

"The postponement of the 2025 budget speech has caused frustration among many people who feel that the Finance Department lacks planning and communication. The highly anticipated budget speech was initially scheduled for 19 February 2025. It was postponed due to..."

"A devastating incident happened in kwaMashu Township in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, where two siblings, aged four and seven years old, drowned in a sewerage spill that had been left unfenced and unattended for years. These children secretly found this place..."

"On Thursday, the Water Community Action Network (WaterCAN) and JoburgCAN came together to protest the current budget the City of Johannesburg allocated for water infrastructure-related work. The peaceful picket started at 09:30 AM with around 25 people holding placards, but..."

"Orange Farm community members protested outside the clinic following the death of an 82-year-old woman. The octogenarian who had been on her own to seeking medical attention, died outside the clinic. The protesting community members are blaming the clinic for..."

"During Khanya’s opening study group session for 2025, caregivers, activist community health workers and artists participating in the session debated whether they agreed with government officials saying they would ‘smoke them’ out. The smoking out referred to the zama zama..."

"Residents of Makhanda are protesting against poor service delivery and the Makana Municipality's failure to address critical issues like water and sanitation. Despite receiving funds for infrastructure projects, Mayor Yandisa Vara's leadership continues to neglect the town's urgent needs, prompting a community uprising on 26 February 2025."

"The Eastern Cape Women’s Association (ECWA) and the Rural Women’s Assembly (RWA) gathered outside the legislature between 13 and 14 February 2025 to hand in a petition. The march was attended by women from all over the Eastern Cape, including..."

"On 26 January 2025, the Soweto Masters League (SML) hosted its preseason top 4 tournament in honoured of the late George Arthur Mabunda. The curtain raiser for the season was played in Protea Glen, Ext 9, Soweto. It was won..."

"Several traffic lights around the Johannesburg CBD have been lying dysfunctional for a while. This is partly due to poor maintenance service by the City of Johannesburg. The continued mowing down of traffic lights raises a lot of concerns for..."

"Schools are the backbone of any community and play a vital role in shaping the minds of future generations. They provide a foundation for academic excellence and personal growth. In academic schools, learners have the opportunity to receive detailed education..."

"A gang member who is a drug addict was beaten to a pulp by Extension 2n3 community members, in Kagiso, Swaneville. The man who had stolen from a Somali-owned shop was left brutally injured after the assault. The community became..."

"On 10 February 2025, community members, learners, and parents staged a protest outside the premises of Sinako High School on Tutu Avenue, in Makhaza, Khayelitsha, expressing concerns over poor leadership at the school. The demonstration, which started at 8:00 am..."

"Cape Town-based consultancy firm, Eighty20 found that South Africa ranked fifth globally for alcohol consumption in a 2023 study. Beer, an alcoholic beverage, today stands as the most consumed form of alcohol in South Africa. Just last December, it was..."

"Recently, the Health Department warned South Africans about the wave of fake condoms in circulation, especially in Gauteng. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority regularly warns about counterfeit health products when they have been exposed, recently sending out a..."