Michelle Banda is a journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. She writes for various publications including AllAfrica Global Media, Daily Maverick, and Cigalah Group, with a focus on local news and current affairs in South Africa. Michelle covers a wide range of topics including politics, crime, social issues, and environmental issues affecting the Johannesburg community.
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Michelle Banda's articles primarily focus on local government and political developments, as well as crime-related incidents in Johannesburg, South Africa. Her coverage includes evolving stories, breaking news, and announcements from the government.
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By: Michelle Banda
A SAHRC report has found the North West Department of Human Settlements has failed to meet its housing mandate, with widespread delays and substandard project delivery. The report raises urgent concerns about accountability, project oversight and the right to adequate housing.
By: Michelle Banda
As Johannesburg faces a mounting social housing challenge, the historic Rissik Street Post Office has become one of the many hijacked buildings in the CBD.
By: Michelle Banda
The government has its work cut out to restore the trust of citizens by making the administration fulfil its mandate, said Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke.
By: Michelle Banda
An Ekurhuleni housing handover by Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, Gauteng MEC Tasneem Motara and Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza coincided with the launch of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign, focusing on housing as a tool for empowerment and justice.
By: Michelle Banda
Cancer activists drag Gauteng Department of Health to court for failure to provide life-saving treatment.
The ruling to place the pupils in public schools within 30 days ensures that the children, many of whom have been out of school for 15 months, can begin the 2025 academic year with tailored support plans.
By: Michelle Banda
The NPA's achievements in securing high conviction rates reflect its commitment to tackling priority crimes in Gauteng. However, challenges remain, particularly in corruption cases, as the NPA continues to build capacity and enhance its ability to deal with complex, high-profile prosecutions, according to its Gauteng division head Advocate Sibongile Mzinyathi.
Convicted killer of apartheid stalwart, Chris Hani, Janusz Jakub Waluś will be deported to Poland today, it was announced on Friday, 6 December 2024. This comes as parole draws to a close for the convicted murderer. The SACP and Hani's widow Limpho have continued their call for an inquest to be launched into Hani's murder.
By: Michelle Banda
As South Africa observes Anti-Corruption Week, this year's theme, Connect the Dots: Fight the State Capture Fightback, takes on profound significance in the context of whistle-blower protections — or the lack thereof.
By: Michelle Banda
Seven months after the Khampepe Commission found the City of Johannesburg liable for the deadly Usindiso building fire and recommended memorialising the site and demolishing the building, Mayor Dada Morero plans to convert the building into his office.
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