The Backbone of Khayelitsha: How Spaza Shops Keep Communities Connected

Informal traders operating thousands of spaza shops across Khayelitsha's sprawling township provide essential goods and economic lifelines for residents while facing persistent challenges with access to credit and supply chains.

From Dusty Ground to Green Hope: How Khayelitsha's Community Gardens Are Transforming Neighbourhoods

Residents in Khayelitsha are reclaiming abandoned land for community gardens, growing vegetables while conserving water and building neighbourhood bonds. The grassroots movement shows how local action tackles food insecurity and environmental challenges.