Rowan Hendricks
Rowan Hendricks reports for the Cape Town Bulletin as an investigative reporter, unpacking governance, social and environmental issues across South Africa from Stellenbosch. Hendricks traces documents and sources to expose systemic problems, produce in-depth magazine features and elevate community concerns into wider policy and public scrutiny.
Articles by this author
Cape Town Pilot Witnesses Historic Flyover as Stadium Scraps Planned Electric Upgrade
Aviation authorities launch safety review after low-altitude jets pass over Cape Town stadium during rugby match
South Africa's factories hit weakest point of 2026 as output slumps
Manufacturing sector faces domestic demand crisis as orders and output plummet
Families Still Living in Fear as South Africa Reports Murder Decline
Experts warn that declining murder statistics mask persistent violence and underreporting of crimes against vulnerable groups.
Sugar workers face income collapse as imports surge; government silent on relief timeline
Workers and farmers watch livelihoods erode as policy delays persist
South Africa's Hidden Hunger Crisis: Why Millions Starve Despite Abundant Harvests
Food abundance masks a crisis of affordability and distribution that is killing children.
Corruption Trial Halted as Key Witness Struck by Car in Durban
Hospitalized witness halts major municipal corruption proceedings in South Africa
Farm Heist Mystery Stalls as Legal Battles Block Parliamentary Answers
Procedural obstacles delay parliamentary inquiry into farm currency incident
Simbine, Sekgodisho claim top honors at SA Sport Awards ceremony
Track and field athletes dominate South Africa's annual sports honors ceremony
Gold surge lifts South African currency as dollar weakens
Commodity strength and dollar weakness boost South African currency and asset prices
South Africa's Cricket Chief: Proteas Must Lead Africa's Game Forward
South Africa's cricket leader frames regional matches as continental responsibility
Senior Police Officials Hide Hundreds of Undeclared Assets, Minister Reveals to Parliament
Lifestyle audits reveal asset gaps among police leadership, but enforcement remains unclear.
From Lagos garage to $2.1 billion: How Moove became Africa's mobility blueprint
African founders see infrastructure-first model as path to billion-dollar scale
Deputy Minister to Meet Eastern Cape Leaders on Local Media Support
Government pledges advertising support for community media outlets across provinces
Women's Protest Legacy Shapes Parliament's Week of Oversight and Reform
Seventy years after the 1956 march, Parliament balances commemoration with oversight of services affecting millions.
African Families Face Deadly Smoke as Billions in Clean Cooking Aid Finally Mobilizes
Funding surge aims to reduce smoke-related deaths among African households dependent on traditional cooking methods.
Farmers and Communities Shape Africa's Food Future at Continental Seed Summit
Continental leadership shifts as AU prioritizes grassroots participation in agricultural and economic policy
Arts Leaders Sought to Shape South Africa's Cultural Future
Panel recruitment shapes who will guide national arts policy and funding decisions.
Africa's Defence Leaders Gather to Chart Security Path Forward at AAD 2026
Military leaders and defence innovators convene to address Africa's evolving security needs.
South Africa's Currency Gains Ground as Oil Prices Fall, Easing Pressure on Household Budg
Weaker currency eases import costs as geopolitical tensions ease.
South African Fighter Breaks Free: Diepsloot Native Nkosi Ndebele Reaches Global MMA Stage
From township skepticism to the world's premier MMA stage
South Africa's President Wins Reprieve in Farmgate Scandal as Impeachment Delayed
Court delays parliamentary inquiry into president's stolen cash scandal
Uncertainty at the Top Leaves South Africa's National Team Without Clear Direction
Leadership gaps expose deeper structural failures in South African sport
Township traders face exodus as migrants weigh leaving South Africa
Informal traders' departure threatens township supply chains and local economic survival.
South African Entrepreneur Brings Premium Blender Brand Beast Health Home
South African entrepreneur launches premium blender line through @home retail partnership
South Africa's Factory Zones Aim to Create Jobs for Thousands of Workers
Government and business leaders gather to advance manufacturing investment and job creation across designated industrial zones.
From Brooklyn Boardrooms To Johannesburg Streets: One Man's Choice To Rebuild A City
A creative director returns from New York to rebuild faith in Johannesburg's future
Iconic London Embassy Shutters Over Crumbling Infrastructure; Staff Displaced
Diplomats displaced as decades of neglect force closure of London headquarters
When the Tap Runs Dry: South Africa's Water Crisis Demands Better Government
Institutional reform and ethical leadership emerge as keys to fixing South Africa's water crisis.
South Africa Takes Racing Stage in Atlanta to Woo U.S. Business and Investors
South African driver and cultural ambassadors bring nation's story to U.S. motorsport fans and business leaders
South Africa faces structural crises as political battles fade from daily life
Structural economic challenges, not political enemies, now shape South Africa's future
Cape Town Draws 200 Global Workspace Leaders for Africa's First Major Coworking Summit
African leaders gather to reshape global conversations on work and entrepreneurship.
South Africa's Power Shift: ANC Loses Grip on Nation for First Time Since Apartheid
Coalition government replaces decades of single-party dominance in South Africa.
South African Families Tighten Belts as Economic Recovery Stalls
Households cut spending as fuel costs and interest rates erode purchasing power
South Africa's growth stalls as businesses retreat and investor confidence cracks
Slowing growth and rising costs test business investment as external pressures mount
South Africa's Soccer Team Breaks Through to World Cup's Knockout Round for First Time
South African players achieve historic milestone amid national hardship and division.
Unanswered Questions Around Fofana Amaral, QNET, and Alleged Pressure on Departing Leaders
Public records confirm Fofana Amaral’s QNET profile and his role as a 2025 RHDP supplementary candidate in Daloa, but allegations that QNET figures used positional authority to pressure other companies or threaten leaders who leave remain unverified; the missing recruitment scripts, event logs, participant accounts, and role documentation are central to proving or disproving what was said, by whom, and with what authority.
Rotting Harvests, Broken Livelihoods: How Port Collapse is Crushing South African Farmers
Farmers and workers face mounting losses as port dysfunction deepens South Africa's supply chain crisis
Johannesburg crackdown targets power theft rings draining grid in informal areas
Residents face darkness after authorities dismantle illegal power networks in informal settlement
Ransom Demands Surge as Johannesburg Families Face Kidnapping Crisis
Families and residents navigate daily security decisions amid rising abductions across the province
South Africa's Weight-Loss Drug Fight Tests Access vs. Safety in Court
Compounding pharmacies and pharmaceutical firms clash over affordable weight-loss drug access
Fleeing for Safety: Mozambican Families Abandon Homes as Western Cape Violence Escalates
Mozambican migrants flee Western Cape as xenophobic violence displaces hundreds
Currency Rally Signals Renewed Investor Confidence in South Africa's Economic Outlook
Foreign investment surge supports rand gains amid persistent domestic economic headwinds