More than 40% of Cape Town’s population is exposed to high or very high air pollution risk, according to a new UCT study that reveals sharp environmental inequalities across the…
The academy helps small businesses to gain exposure and access to market opportunities so they can reach their full potential
Photographer documents life in the township where she grew up — and whole lot more
Durban and the eThekwini region was in decline – fuelled by corruption and political killings – before the deadly floods sank it
Dimakatso Sedite’s poems emerge from the shattered futures of South Africa’s townships
The Ekurhuleni mayor’s family home and the Katlehong section in which it is situated are spared the debilitating five-hour blackouts from powerless Eskom
The South African informal economy market is much sought-after, with the big, formal-sector supermarkets all looking to grow their share
July’s violence and looting dealt a blow to business confidence
The social, political and economic problems of poor governance need to be fixed so that public resources are managed and distributed equally
Apartheid architecture still strips many of dignity; they are on the periphery and rendered invisible
Trump’s handling of the coronavirus crisis was a textbook example of what not to do, you will have to do it all differently
If the government relaxes its total ban, there’s more chance of people modifying their behaviour, for example, not sharing cigarettes or drinking from the same bottle
Helping students develop critical thinking skills and complex problem-solving abilities is crucial if universities are to remain relevant
If they are going to be the job creators that policymakers hope for, a major overhaul of mindsets and infrastructure will be necessary
Alexandra citizens are struggling, with housing woes and unkept promises making life difficult for them
Created to exist on the fringes of society, townships still carry the economic legacy of apartheid
The commodification of basic services is to blame for the current appalling situation
The Bill was released for submissions and comments in May this year, and the period for public comment on the bill closed on Wednesday
Bids to unleash their economic potential have failed largely because the motives, networks and practices of the informal economy are ignored.
"Opposed to this colonial idea of what a city is, townships are actually cities"
