Soldiers hit the streets of Mitchells Plain a day after a shooting
Homes were searched for firearms in Beacon Valley
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Brief | 1 April 2026
Water corruption: hundreds of cases referred for prosecution, but no arrests
MPs concerned that criminals are getting away with large-scale fraud and corruption over water and sanitation projects
News | 1 April 2026
Salt River market families told to leave
About 21 households remain on the site earmarked for social housing
News | 1 April 2026
City of Cape Town housing project has backyarders up in arms
Ravensmead backyarders fear they are being sidelined
News | 1 April 2026
Oude Molen Eco Village’s fight for survival
A heritage assessment was rejected but the Western Cape Government will appeal
News | 1 April 2026
Kokstad’s R137-million toilet project plagued by broken pipes and lack of water
Harry Gwala District Municipality says project to replace 1,451 pit toilets in Horseshoe is complete, but GroundUp found many toilets were not working
News | 1 April 2026
Durban police brutality case: trial date finally set but only for December
Regan Naidoo died in police custody in 2018
By Benita Enoch
Brief | 31 March 2026
In photos: Army prepares for deployment in Cape Town
SANDF will assist SAPS to fight crime
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 31 March 2026
Lottery fraud case against Jozi FM board chair referred to Commercial Crimes Unit
Witnesses allege Rapitse Montsho attempted to intimidate them in breach of his bail conditions
Brief | 31 March 2026
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