Our Burning Planet SA’s landfills spew methane at an ‘alarming’ rate, but the solutions are right under our noses 7 min 1 By Kristin Engel
Maverick News Waste pickers, South Africa's unseen labour force, continue to fight for recognition and payment rights 6 min 0 By Steve Kretzmann
Our Burning Planet The escalating problem of electronic waste — and how to deal with it 7 min 2 By Don Pinnock
Maverick News Waste pickers — ensuring dignity and a sustainable way of life for the unsung, unseen heroes of recycling 6 min 4 By Michelle Banda
South Africa Waste pickers’ livelihoods trashed after eThekwini metro closes landfill following violent clashes 5 min 0 By Chris Makhaye
Our Burning Planet Snowfall blankets parts of Johannesburg as freezing winter weather continues to bite Gauteng 8 min 1 By Julia Evans
Maverick Citizen From waste picker to MA graduate — the journey of Gibson Nzimande 2 min 2 By Mia Lindeque
Maverick News Waste pickers in Joburg’s World Trade Centre escape eviction, only to lose all in fire 3 min 0 By Kimberly Mutandiro
Maverick Citizen Economic recovery starts on our streets – a story about waste 6 min 0 By Marcela Guerrero Casas
Our Burning Planet Waste pickers need formal recognition, and full and fair remuneration for their services 8 min 1 By Moroasereme Ntsoane
Our Burning Planet Waste pickers play an important environmental and economic role, but the law lets them down 4 min 0 By Louis Koen and Elmarie Fourie
Our Burning Planet Letter from Gauteng: The waste picker of 30th Avenue, Pretoria 6 min 9 By Glen Retief
DM168 The skarrel is real: How the homeless are forced to eke out a living on Cape Town’s streets 5 min 2 By Sandisiwe Shoba
Maverick Citizen Reports from the coalface: Informal traders share their lockdown stories of survival and making do 11 min 0 By Lelona Mxesibe
Maverick Citizen Vaccine may be ready in early 2021, neighbourhood creates space for self-isolation, and oxygen supply shortage looms in Gauteng 3 min 0 By Christi Nortier
Maverick Citizen How waste pickers in PE navigate the lockdown and hunger 9 min 0 By Luvuyo Mehlwana for Spotlight
South Africa Falling through the cracks: Nine jailed waste pickers freed after urgent intervention 3 min 0 By Chanel Retief