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Alexandra inquiry

Human Rights Commission bemoans lack of progress in addressing squalid conditions in Alexandra

South Africa

Human Rights Commission bemoans lack of progress in addressing squalid conditions in Alexandra

By Masego Mafata

Alexandra was already ‘a ticking time bomb’ says SAHRC report

South Africa

Alexandra was already ‘a ticking time bomb’ says SAHRC report

By Masego Mafata

EFF leader says Alex land occupations not their fault — and party will ‘intensify’ struggle

South Africa

EFF leader says Alex land occupations not their fault — and party will ‘intensify’ struggle

By Ayanda Mthethwa

I’m accountable for Alex demolitions, Joburg City Manager tells commission of inquiry

South Africa

I’m accountable for Alex demolitions, Joburg City Manager tells commission of inquiry

By Ayanda Mthethwa

Gauteng police chief denies claims of lawlessness in Alexandra

South Africa

Gauteng police chief denies claims of lawlessness in Alexandra

By Ayanda Mthethwa

City of Johannesburg’s failure to implement by-laws emerge from COGTA testimony

South Africa

City of Johannesburg’s failure to implement by-laws emerge from COGTA testimony

By Ayanda Mthethwa