Thandeka Motsepe
Reporting from Soweto for Mzansi Urban Report's tribune, Thandeka Motsepe investigates social justice matters across urban townships, tracking community activism, human rights concerns, policing and access to basic services. She draws on neighbourhood sources, public documents and field observation to spotlight systemic inequities and pressure institutions for accountability.
Articles by this author
South Africa, Namibia to Address Trade Logistics Gaps at Joint Business Forum
Officials and business leaders convene to identify operational barriers slowing cross-border freight movement.
South Africa's Political Future Now Hinges on Three Competing Paths Forward
Research firm maps three competing political and economic futures for South Africa through 2034.
South Africa's Growth Stalls as Household Spending Hits a Wall
Consumer spending weakens as rising costs and interest rates squeeze household finances
Traffic Chief Caught in Cocaine Probe as Corruption Inquiry Deepens
High-ranking traffic official implicated in cocaine seizure handling and financial ties to drug informant.
South Africa's World Cup Campaign Implodes: Two Red Cards, 2-0 Loss to Mexico
Disciplinary collapse and defensive breakdown end South Africa's opening match in Mexico.
South Africa Deploys Long-Acting HIV Injection; Twice-Yearly Dosing Aims to Solve Adherenc
South Africa's healthcare system tests delivery of twice-yearly HIV prevention injection across high-risk populations.
Investigators Face Parliament Pressure to Accelerate National Lotteries Corruption Cases
Law enforcement faces parliamentary pressure to accelerate prosecution timelines in commission fraud cases.
South Africa's Governing Party Fractures Over Policy Direction Amid Coalition Pressure
Internal divisions and coalition pressures test South Africa's ruling party's governance capacity