"Johannesburg–Every Saturday, on my way to work, I pass by a night club that opens only mid-night and close at 6 AM in the early morning and with lot of young people outside. Others are electronically requesting transport on..."

"Johannesburg is now considered one of the biggest crime zones in South Africa, leaving many residents and visitors to the inner city worried and devastated by this reality. On 29 June 2024, a few people expressed, through interviews, how they..."

"Water maintenance will be taking place from 24 June 2024. It will affect the pump line of Eikenhof and some parts of the city. The water situation leaves the city in huge disappointment putting the businesses, residents, and visitors in..."

"The Walking Bus Project is a community initiative for learners in Cape Town communities that are ridden by gang-related activity, where groups of children walk to and from school together under the supervision of parents and adult volunteers from a..."

"While the new government includes parties neutral about Israel’s war on Gaza, ANC insists it will still support Palestine. When South Africa, under its ruling African National Congress (ANC) party, took Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in..."

"The pollution in the City of Johannesburg is worrying, say residents. The now permanent site of piles of garbage goes back to 2020 when the City lost control of pollution. On every corner, there is a huge pile of rubbish..."

"Crime has been a growing concern for years within the Central Business District (CBD) in Johannesburg. The crime rate only seems to be growing and little to nothing effective is being done to combat crime. I went around Johannesburg CBD..."

"More than 250 people made their way to Ext 1 Eldorado Park at PUSH (Persevere Until Something Happens) responding to an invitation by Khanya College. The invitation to community members to come for a Mass Advice Day (MAD) took place..."

"On 20 June 2024, Khanya College organised a Mass Legal Advice Day (MAD) for the communities of Eldorado Park, Kliptown, and surrounding areas in Soweto. This event was aimed at providing important legal assistance and advice to people who face..."

"Jo’burg City residents will face a disrupted water supply from 22 June until 29 July 2024, that’s according to a notice released by Rand Water on 3 June 2024. The most recent communique by Johannesburg Water alerts residents in areas..."

"Working class communities face big challenges in their efforts to form mutual aid or community solidarity projects. These mutual aid projects range from community gardens, reading clubs, or disaster relief, which are important for community development and community resilience. One..."

"The United Nations released a report confirming violations against children in armed conflict. Violations as per the report of the Secretary-General for the period from January to December 2023, are events where killings, injuries, recruitment and use, abductions, and the..."

"On 23 June 2024, an exciting soccer league match between Othandweni Football Club and Kwanele Destroyers took place at Sam Ntuli Sports Centre, in Thokoza. The game was under the Under-13 Local Football Association and Othandweni United FC won 2-1..."

"South African children are very important, every one of them has a right from birth which was insured by the South African constitution that states every child has a right to protection, health and safety, these are some of the..."

"South Africa, a country grappling with rising gender-based violence (GBV), femicide, and violence against children, has a government that contradicts its words with actions. Despite assurances of working tirelessly to address GBV, the government continues to sabotage organisations fighting against..."

"Scrap yards, once seen as a means of recycling and income generation, are increasingly becoming a burden in our communities. These yards, meant to be sustainability centres for many families, are now sources of environmental degradation, health hazards, and economic..."

"The United States’ position on the Gaza ceasefire is that Hamas is causing all the problems and that Israel has not just accepted the deal – it produced it. In the weeks since US President Joe Biden announced his proposal for a..."

"The community of Eastfield extension 23, Vosloorus, in the east of Johannesburg, woke to the shocking news of the passing of Ghanaian migrant, Doris Konadu*, who had been staying in Vosloorus for several years. The Ghanaian, a popular hairdresser in..."