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
SADC Leadership Convenes in Durban for Regional Infrastructure and Economic Push
SADC member states convene to assess progress on infrastructure, agriculture, and mineral transformation across the region.
South Africa Names Mosimane as New Coach; Replaces Broos After World Cup Run
Decorated African coach returns to lead South Africa after 12-year absence.
Police Commissioner's Corruption Trial Resumes; State Seeks Charges Amendment in R228m Ten
Magistrate's court hears amended charges in suspended police commissioner's R228m tender case.
Court blocks Unisa's attempt to silence reporting on staff crisis
High court rejects Unisa's bid to suppress independent reporting on institutional staffing crisis
ANC Lays Out Local Government Delivery Blueprint for 2026 Municipal Elections
ANC unveils implementation roadmap for municipal governance ahead of 2026 elections
Funding Gap Threatens Africa's Digital Infrastructure Green Transition
Renewable energy financing gaps impede Africa's ICT sector decarbonisation efforts
South Africa's Anti-Corruption Watchdog Stalled; Procurement Act Still Unactivated After 1
Procurement office falls short of anti-corruption mandate; enforcement machinery stalls on state capture cases
Platinum Boom Masks Infrastructure Strain as SA Producers Face Global Headwinds
Geopolitical shocks and commodity price swings threaten to erode South Africa's mining windfall.
South Africa Mobilizes R890bn in New Pledges; Domestic Capital Drives Infrastructure Pipel
Domestic capital commitments signal institutional confidence more than foreign pledges.
South Africa Launches Year-Long Democracy Campaign; Constitution, Youth Uprising Anniversa
Government-led nationwide campaign marks four pivotal anniversaries in South Africa's democratic history.
Electoral Commission locks voter roll at midnight after election proclamation; final regis
Registration window closes at midnight following election proclamation; operational timeline locked
Higher alcohol taxes face real delivery test in South Africa; industry warns of enforcemen
South Africa's alcohol tax policy hinges on enforcement capacity, not economic trade-offs.
South Africa's Anti-Corruption Agency Faces Leadership Crisis as Systemic Failures Mount
Corruption agency faces operational collapse amid leadership departures and systemic probe findings
PIC Installs New Board Leadership; Cabinet Approves Eight Directors for $181B Asset Manage
South Africa's state asset manager undergoes leadership overhaul amid governance crisis.
Flawed Diamonds Get Second Life; Veteran Gemologist Launches Luxury Line From Rejected Sto
Veteran gemologist builds luxury brand from rejected diamonds using laser technology and hand-craftsmanship.
Parliament Examines PIC Board Overhaul Timing as Legal Challenge Looms
Whistleblower raises governance concerns about PIC board changes ahead of Dlamini court hearing.
Nigeria Pushes South Africa on Migrant Safety; Demands Response to Violence Pattern
Abuja talks focus on South African authorities' failure to prevent attacks on foreign nationals.
SA Ambassador Pushes Trump to Restore Frozen US Aid and Diplomatic Ties
South Africa's new ambassador seeks to reverse Trump's February aid freeze through multi-agency negotiations.
Home Affairs Faces Contempt Finding Over Delayed Citizenship Implementation
Court orders Home Affairs to register citizenship after years of procedural obstruction
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