Post-apartheid South Africa is characterised by frequent public protests. On average, between 2007 and 2013, there were over 11 protests daily. Research shows that protests almost doubled in the 20 years after 1997. Service delivery protests – over...
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) notes with deep concern the recent settlement between the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) and Eskom, which will see consumers shoulder an additional R54 billion in costs...
In the heart of Soweto, Nokuthula Tshabalala is proving that recycling is more than just an environmental duty; it’s a pathway to dignified livelihoods, and community upliftment. As the founder of Trash2Treasure, she has built a business that...
For decades, the dominant theories and models in urban studies have been built from the experience of a small set of mostly western cities. Other urban contexts, particularly those in Africa, Latin America and Asia, have too often been treated as...
