“Many students in Swaneville who struggle to buy data are frustrated over the early Wi-Fi shutdown at the Lusaka library. The Kagiso library is open between 08:00 AM and 4:00 PM. When the library staff leave, the free Wi-Fi is…”
Learners and Students Frustrated Over Early Wi-Fi Shutdowns Read Post »
“The community of Moberite in Freedom Park, Soweto, say they have difficulties with one of the community members who runs a big business selling pigs. The actual owner doesn’t stay in the area; it is the workers who live there…”
Community of Moberite Raises Complaints about Stinking Livestock Read Post »
“Churches have been part of the struggle in South Africa but many today do not play that role anymore. Refreshingly, the local Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) church of Bathurst, Eastern Cape, recently hosted a march calling for justice. The march showed…”
Seventh-Day Adventist Church Joins Calls for Justice Read Post »
“It has been a month since the small town of Bathurst in Ndlambe Municipality, Eastern Cape, has had water shut off in certain parts. Some parts of the town have been receiving water on elect days but others have only…”
Bathurst Community Decries Prolonged Water Cuts Read Post »
“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…”
Our Schools are under Siege Read Post »
“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…”
Children Drown in a Neglected Sewage Access Manhole in Uitenhage Read Post »
“The community of Mnandini in Tshepisong West has struggled with the rain that has lasted the whole week. The rain has brought residents’ daily lives to a standstill, causing disruptions and difficulties. Mnandini is an informal settlement, and the community …”
Rainy Weather Brings Challenges to Mnandini Community Read Post »
“Extortion has become a big problem in Cape Town’s townships, particularly in Phillipi, where business owners have been killed and others forced to pay protection fees to local gangsters. Nangonde Wana, a resident from Phillipi, shared her painful experience of…”
Cape Town Extortion Crises Deepens Read Post »
“A 24-year-old woman from Port Alfred, a small town in the Eastern Cape, has been hiding since 2017 following a brutal incident of sexual assault. On 15 September 2024 the victim who cannot be named due to legal procedures as…”
Rape Victim Struggles to Get Police to Help, Port Alfred Community Gets Involved Read Post »
“A shack was burnt down in the township of Motsoaledi in Soweto on 26 August 2024. According to reports, it is suspected that the cause of the fire is the illegal connection of electricity by some members within the community…”
Illegal Connection Causes Danger in Informal Settlements Read Post »
“The community of Bathurst Location in the Eastern Cape has been under a horrific experience due to a very high crime rate. Cases were reviewed by the community and the community leaders. Many cases in Bathurst go unsolved, Ward 5…”
Community in Solidarity Against Injustice and Crime Read Post »
“Thokoza is a township found in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. This township has a rich history marked by both resilience and violence. In recent years, the community has been struggling with gun violence. This issue threatens the safety and security of residents…”
Guns Violence in Thokoza: A Community Under Threat Read Post »
