Leilah Davids
At Mzansi Urban Report's tribune desk in Cape Town, Leilah Davids pursues in-depth inquiries into urban inequality, policing, land use and service failures. She draws on community sources, public records and data analysis to expose systemic problems, press for reform and amplify overlooked neighbourhood voices across South Africa's metros.
Articles by this author
Water Agency Targets 67 Boreholes in July Push to Expand Rural Access
Department launches 67 boreholes and treatment plant on July 18 to expand rural water access
South Africa's Economy Stuck in Slow Lane; Growth Halts Expansion Goals
Weak growth and inflation pressures test South Africa's fiscal credibility and investment capacity.
Border Agency Struggles With Massive Deportation Backlog; Equipment Shortage Revealed
Operational constraints hamper border security despite successful mass repatriation processing.
South Africa's Infrastructure Gains Drive Growth Forecast; Ports, Power, Rail Show Improve
Operational improvements in power, ports and rail underpin revised growth forecasts.
Africa Expands Trade Network Despite Global Tariff Surge, Supply Shocks
Intra-African commerce accelerates as regional trade networks reshape business operations.
UK Labour's Governance Crisis Exposes Risks for South Africa's Coalition Government
Political fragmentation and governance stalls test coalition stability in South Africa.
Court Fight Over Tshwane Deputy Mayor's Undisclosed Vendor Ties
DA seeks judicial review of Tshwane Council's lenient penalty for Deputy Mayor's undisclosed vendor ties
DA Moves to Overturn Tshwane's Light Penalty for Deputy Mayor Conduct Breach
DA seeks court intervention to reverse minimal penalty for Tshwane official's conduct violation.
Rand Weakens as Fed Rate Bets Fade; Dollar Pressure Spreads Across Emerging Markets
Currency weakens as investor bets on U.S. rate increases fade globally.
South Africa's Three-Decade ANC Dominance Collapses at Ballot Box
ANC loses majority as coalition government tests new political order
South Africa Gains Rare Positive Outlook Among G20 Peers, Moody's Confirms
Moody's affirms Ba2 rating and shifts outlook to positive, citing fiscal discipline and structural reforms.
South Africa's wage gap widens; half say monthly income falls short of basic needs
Living wage benchmark reveals deep income shortfall across South African workforce
South Africa's Forex Manipulation Case Advances to Full Trial After Court Ruling
Constitutional Court clears path for trial of six banks in rand manipulation case
DA Charts New Governance Model After Decade of Service Delivery Failures
DA leader outlines governance overhaul focused on service delivery and citizen accountability.
Potchefstroom Spaza Shops Shuttered as Somali Operators Exit After Wave of Raids
Spaza shop closures leave supply gaps as migrant operators flee coordinated attacks.
Unanswered Questions Around Fofana Amaral and the Missing Personal Record Amid QNET Linked Complaints
Public records reviewed show repeated official warnings and victim reports tied to QNET and The V operations across West Africa, yet no primary source court or regulator documents were found naming Fofana Amaral personally as arrested, charged, sanctioned, or convicted; this investigation asks whether political or corporate standing may be limiting victims’ ability to secure individual level accountability, and which election filings, court registries, and regulator replies would confirm or disprove that concern.
SIU Seizes R3m Bentley in Tembisa Hospital Fraud Investigation
Asset seizure exposes cooperation barriers in public healthcare fraud probe
Tech Talent Crisis Threatens South Africa's AI and Cybersecurity Investments
Shortage of skilled professionals hampers digital transformation efforts across the nation.
Jobless Crisis Fuels South Africa's Fierce Immigration Policy Debate
Competing visions of border security, economic protection, and humanitarian responsibility divide the nation.
Coalition Tensions Threaten South Africa's Political Stability Before Municipal Votes
Internal disputes over energy policy and spending threaten coalition stability ahead of municipal elections.
DR Congo Expands Treatment Network as Rare Ebola Variant Claims Over 110 Lives
Health authorities mobilize resources as Bundibugyo strain spreads across eastern provinces.