A Zonke Energy solar tower with all 16 connections filled. Cables run from the tower up to 40 metres to homes. Photos supplied South Africa faces a power generation crisis. Directly related to this crisis is a chronic need for clean and safe power in informal settlements. Approximately two million households live in communities without formal grid connections. As highlighted … [Read more...] about Rolling out solar power for informal settlements
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Red Cross steps in to help immigrants who fled for their lives in Elim
Herman Moyana (centre) from Red Cross speaks to displaced immigrants at the Njhakanjhaka tribal office in Elim on Friday. Photos: Bernard Chiguvare Immigrants have been hiding out for ten days now around Elim, Limpopo, afraid for their lives. The Red Cross and other organisations are trying to assist the families displaced by xenophobic threats. The Njhakanjhaka tribal council … [Read more...] about Red Cross steps in to help immigrants who fled for their lives in Elim
Plettenberg Bay community celebrates their African heritage in defiance of xenophobia
[From left to right] Idah Shema, Grace Phiri, Roda Simika, Iren Kaponda, and Diyana Nyongo, from Malawi, joined South Africans Asanda Mgcobondwana and Asanda Mlamli, and Marry Ngueguang from Ghana to serve delicious traditional dishes. The heritage event on Saturday in Kwanokuthula, Plettenberg Bay follows weeks of xenophobic violence during which dozens of immigrants were … [Read more...] about Plettenberg Bay community celebrates their African heritage in defiance of xenophobia
Parents, families and friends of South African queers join Soweto Pride
Protesters marched through the streets of Soweto, kicking off the 18th edition of Soweto Pride. Photos: Ihsaan Haffejee Raising public awareness of prejudice, harassment and violence towards gay people was a key aim of the 18th Soweto Pride celebration, held on Saturday 24 September. The event started with a protest attended by hundreds marching through the streets of Soweto. … [Read more...] about Parents, families and friends of South African queers join Soweto Pride
Community transforms crime hotspot to colourful walkway for learners
Learners from Nobantu Primary School in Gugulethu entertain people attending the Heritage Day event to honour those who cleared and redesigned a walkway, once known for crime, near their school. Photos: Tariro Washinyira An open space once used as an illegal dump site and crime hotspot in Gugulethu, Cape Town has been transformed into a clean and colourful walkway for … [Read more...] about Community transforms crime hotspot to colourful walkway for learners
