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Cape Town spends millions on a broken water treatment plant — critics say it’s money down the drain

WHAT A WASTE

Cape Town spends millions on a broken water treatment plant — critics say it’s money down the drain

By Velani Ludidi

Cape Town waste management director suspended as communities drown in trash

RUBBISH RUCKUS

Cape Town waste management director suspended as communities drown in trash

By Velani Ludidi

Table Mountain muggings continue despite intensified safety and security measures

MOTHER CITY CRIME

Table Mountain muggings continue despite intensified safety and security measures

By Samane Jnr Marks

Wolwerivier Emergency Housing Camp is hell on Earth, 32km from heart of Cape Town

SPATIAL AWARENESS OP-ED

Wolwerivier Emergency Housing Camp is hell on Earth, 32km from heart of Cape Town

By Jonty Cogger

Three stranded whales die off Cape Town coast

MARINE MATTERS

Three stranded whales die off Cape Town coast

By Kristin Engel

After bacterial infections, Strand beachgoers call for effective water-quality flag system

COASTAL CONCERNS

After bacterial infections, Strand beachgoers call for effective water-quality flag system

By Kristin Engel

Cape Town mayor moves to suspend director following collapse of waste management

RUBBISH RUCKUS

Cape Town mayor moves to suspend director following collapse of waste management

By Velani Ludidi

‘Oh, all the schools are full' - The frustrating wait for a place in class is real

CAPE TOWN LEARNER BLUES

‘Oh, all the schools are full' - The frustrating wait for a place in class is real

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Firefighters scramble again as blazes break out in and around Cape Town

WESTERN CAPE WILDFIRES

Firefighters scramble again as blazes break out in and around Cape Town

By Kristin Engel and Victoria O’Regan

‘First-of-a-kind’ project in Cape Town informal settlement fireproofs 100 homes

BURNING ISSUE

‘First-of-a-kind’ project in Cape Town informal settlement fireproofs 100 homes

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Hundreds displaced after string of flames rips through Cape Town informal settlements

FIRE SEASON

Hundreds displaced after string of flames rips through Cape Town informal settlements

By Samane Jnr Marks and Julia Evans

What is making Deep South fire so severe and why are more deadly fires likely to occur?

WESTERN CAPE WILDFIRE

What is making Deep South fire so severe and why are more deadly fires likely to occur?

By Kristin Engel

WESTERN CAPE WILDFIRE

Cape Town launches largest ever attack on Simon’s Town fires from Scarborough to Glencairn

By Victoria O’Regan

Simon’s Town blaze: Firefighters and community spirit lauded after flames kept at bay

WESTERN CAPE WILDFIRE

Simon’s Town blaze: Firefighters and community spirit lauded after flames kept at bay

By Tapiwanashe Zaranyika

Simon’s Town blaze rips through 450ha, hundreds of firefighters continue battle

PHOTO ESSAY

Simon’s Town blaze rips through 450ha, hundreds of firefighters continue battle

By Gunnar Oberhosel

Simon’s Town firefighting efforts continue after an intense night and evacuations after midnight

PHOTO ESSAY

Simon’s Town firefighting efforts continue after an intense night and evacuations after midnight

By Kyra Wilkinson and Victoria O’Regan

Fire season — Crews battle Simon’s Town mountain fire days after devastating Dunoon inferno

SIMON’S TOWN BLAZE

Fire season — Crews battle Simon’s Town mountain fire days after devastating Dunoon inferno

By Victoria O’Regan and Tapiwanashe Zaranyika

Gangstas’ Paradise - how the 'bullet rule' of gangsters is strangling the life out of SA’s Mother City

CAPE OF FEAR ANALYSIS

Gangstas’ Paradise - how the 'bullet rule' of gangsters is strangling the life out of SA’s Mother City

By Caryn Dolley

Police release photos of trio linked to slaying of Cape Town Leap officers — R1.35m reward still on offer

COP KILLINGS

Police release photos of trio linked to slaying of Cape Town Leap officers — R1.35m reward still on offer

By Velani Ludidi and Samane Jnr Marks

Cape Town set to purify treated sewage water for drinking purposes

LEST WE FORGET 'DAY ZERO'

Cape Town set to purify treated sewage water for drinking purposes

By Kristin Engel

Extreme inspiration — meet the award-winning locals tackling crime in Delft, SA’s murder capital

NEIGHBOURS AND PROTECTORS

Extreme inspiration — meet the award-winning locals tackling crime in Delft, SA’s murder capital

By Suné Payne and Chuma Nontsele