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Diepsloot

The maths masters
Partner Content
/ 12 July 2024

The maths masters

OLICO makes maths accessible, meaningful and enjoyable

By Jamaine Krige
This is how xenophobia damages the economy
Opinion
/ 22 August 2022

This is how xenophobia damages the economy

The market, allowed to flourish and create jobs, is the solution, not violent nationalism

By Sindile Vabaza
Diepsloot raids ‘illegal’, say lawyers
National
/ 6 May 2022

Diepsloot raids ‘illegal’, say lawyers

Harassment, xenophobia – and jubilation – are on display when Mail & Guardian visits the township

By Bongeka Gumede
Anarchy reigns: Police on high alert as Operation Dudula gains momentum
National
/ 8 April 2022

Anarchy reigns: Police on high alert as Operation Dudula gains momentum

State security and the SAPS are on high alert as vigilante group gain momentum, but police concede they do not have the resources to stop Operation Dudula form stoking xenophobia

By Lizeka Tandwa
How do vigilante groups like Dudula come into being?
National
/ 1 April 2022

How do vigilante groups like Dudula come into being?

The state’s failure to act as a source of moral or political authority creates a vacuum that ‘seductive’ populist movements are happy to fill

By Lyse Comins
Illegal dumping in Diepsloot gives rise to waste economy
The Green Guardian
/ 7 November 2021

Illegal dumping in Diepsloot gives rise to waste economy

Nondumiso Sibiya has found value in collecting refuse and working with waste pickers

By Marcia Zali
Foreign nationals need to assist police in curbing crime
Article
/ 16 February 2020

Foreign nationals need to assist police in curbing crime

Infraction knows no nationality, but identifying perpetrators is necessary to control it

By Zenzo Moyo
Raw power dumped on farms
Article
/ 5 July 2019

Raw power dumped on farms

About 500 tonnes of sewage is trucked daily across Gauteng and disposed of on mielie fields instead of being used to make biogas

By Kevin Davie
Jozi’s biogas plant goes to waste
Article
/ 14 June 2019

Jozi’s biogas plant goes to waste

The Northern Works sewage plant could generate 4.2MW of power but is operating at 20% capacity

By Kevin Davie
Parents scrambling to get spaces in Gauteng schools
Article
/ 20 May 2019

Parents scrambling to get spaces in Gauteng schools

New application system allows children to apply for schools further than 30km from their home — with 320 000 spaces available

By Bongekile Macupe
Sex workers do it for their kids
Article
/ 12 December 2018

Sex workers do it for their kids

Their chief concern is the wellbeing of their children so that they can do better than their mothers

By Carl Collison
OLICO Maths pupils score top marks in matric
Article
/ 30 November 2018

OLICO Maths pupils score top marks in matric

Investing in the Future STEM Skills Development Award. Winner: OLICO Maths

By Advertorial Supplement
The state of Joburg’s pipes
Article
/ 4 October 2018

The state of Joburg’s pipes

A kilometre of new piping costs R1-million. Johannesburg Water has 2 200km of ageing pipeline

By Sipho Kings
Want to write a story people won’t forget? [WATCH] this
Videos
/ 12 March 2018

Want to write a story people won’t forget? [WATCH] this

When it comes to weaving a good yarn, the devil really is in the detail.

By Mia Malan
The third of us who live with so little
Article
/ 25 August 2017

The third of us who live with so little

Here are the stories of the many who have to survive on very little.

By Sarah Smit, Gemma Ritchie and Mashadi Kekana
‘I will rape them personally, those drunkard women in the short dresses’
Article
/ 20 July 2017

‘I will rape them personally, those drunkard women in the short dresses’

In this township, alcohol makes violent men close to three times more likely to rape a woman.

By Mia Malan
‘I will rape them personally, those drunkard women in the short dresses’
Article
/ 20 July 2017

‘I will rape them personally, those drunkard women in the short dresses’

In this township, alcohol makes violent men close to three times more likely to rape a woman.

By Mia Malan
‘I would have killed myself’: Free app puts care at rape survivors’ fingertips
Article
/ 23 May 2017

‘I would have killed myself’: Free app puts care at rape survivors’ fingertips

In Diepsloot, Bhekisisa’s Vimba! app is helping rape survivors access life-saving care and treatment.

By Pontsho Pilane
Child rape in Diepsloot: The shocking story that sparked outrage
Article
/ 24 November 2016

Child rape in Diepsloot: The shocking story that sparked outrage

Read an excerpt from the award-winning story that kick-started a campaign to link survivors of rape and gender-based violence to care.

By Mia Malan
Child rape in Diepsloot: The shocking story that sparked outrage
Article
/ 24 November 2016

Child rape in Diepsloot: The shocking story that sparked outrage

Read an excerpt from the award-winning story that kick-started a campaign to link survivors of rape and gender-based violence to care.

By Mia Malan
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Article
/ 14 January 2016

Gogos step up for peace of mind

Depression among the elderly is largely overlooked, but exercise can help to counter it.

By Amy Green
‘I can’t forget his smell’
Article
/ 9 October 2015

‘I can’t forget his smell’

A rape survivor receives no help from local police and lives in fear in her Diepsloot home.

By Mia Malan
Twenty years later, where is South Africa going?
Analysis
/ 14 May 2014

Twenty years later, where is South Africa going?

?As post-election euphoria dies down, Milton Nkosi wonders if South Africa’s glass is half-full or half-empty.

By Staff Reporter
From Dainfern to Diepsloot: A short trip across SA’s wealth gap
Article
/ 7 May 2014

From Dainfern to Diepsloot: A short trip across SA’s wealth gap

The gap between the haves and have-nots is on the minds of low-income earning South Africans as they take to the polls.

By Franz Wild
Diepsloot couple accused of murdering baby appear in court
Article
/ 14 November 2013

Diepsloot couple accused of murdering baby appear in court

A case against a couple accused of murdering and neglecting a seven-month-old baby in Diepsloot has been postponed.

By Sapa
Diepsloot faces new child murder shock
Article
/ 11 November 2013

Diepsloot faces new child murder shock

Gauteng police have opened a murder case after a seven-month-old baby boy was found dead and mutilated in a shack in the township.

By Sapa
Charges withdrawn against four of five accused in Diepsloot toddler killings
Article
/ 1 November 2013

Charges withdrawn against four of five accused in Diepsloot toddler killings

Charges against four of five men accused of kidnapping, raping and killing two toddlers in Diepsloot have been withdrawn.

By Sapa
Diepsloot toddler saga: Protesters take to magistrate’s court
Article
/ 24 October 2013

Diepsloot toddler saga: Protesters take to magistrate’s court

Protesters have gathered at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court where five men were to appear for the rape and murder of two toddlers in Diepsloot.

By Sapa
Suspect confessed to Diepsloot toddler killings, says NPA
Article
/ 21 October 2013

Suspect confessed to Diepsloot toddler killings, says NPA

The National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson says a man arrested over the murder and rape of two toddlers has confessed to committing the crimes.

By Sapa
Fifth Diepsloot suspect to appear in court
Article
/ 21 October 2013

Fifth Diepsloot suspect to appear in court

A fifth man suspected of the rape and murder of two toddlers in Diepsloot has been arrested and is due to appear in court on Monday.

By Sapa
Another arrest made in Diepsloot toddler case
Article
/ 18 October 2013

Another arrest made in Diepsloot toddler case

A man suspected to be the murderer of two toddlers found dead in Diepsloot has been arrested – bringing the number of suspects arrested to five.

By Sapa
Weekend 101: From the sombre to the ridiculous
Videos
/ 17 October 2013

Weekend 101: From the sombre to the ridiculous

The Diepsloot killings, the EFF’s official launch, the US government shutdown ends and Mps declare some interesting gifts. Elephant, anyone?

By Staff Reporter
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