City of Joburg admits “little to show” decades after Slovo Park upgrade promises
“All we are asking for is dignity,” community development forum chair tells government
By Seth Thorne
Brief | 16 April 2026
The ancient tribe without a piece of land they can call their own
Dorah Begwa has been fighting for land for her clan for more than 30 years
Feature | 16 April 2026
Thousands of grants suspended after SASSA review process in Limpopo
SASSA says no grant has been incorrectly stopped, but beneficiaries are battling
By Thembi Siaga
News | 16 April 2026
Anti-immigrant protesters harass people in Durban
Shopkeeper alleges protesters stabbed his brother
By Joseph Bracken, Tsoanelo Sefoloko and Bongane Motaung
Brief | 15 April 2026
Protesters from Marikana picket for jobs at Samancor in Joburg
They argue that jobs and training will “restore dignity, stability, and growth in our communities”.
Brief | 15 April 2026
Rat poison found in Cape Town’s dead caracals
UCT researcher says secondary poisoning of the apex predator from eating contaminated prey threatens to unbalance the Cape Peninsula ecosystem
News | 15 April 2026
This granny lives in a shack right next to her unfinished RDP house
Nine people live in one room
Brief | 15 April 2026
Human Rights Commission calls for submissions on Gauteng water crisis
The public has until 30 April to make submissions. Hearings are planned for May.
By Seth Thorne
Brief | 15 April 2026
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Justice for Juma
I am horrified to watch this footage of these three police behaving like thieves and skollies. One … Read more
Still waiting: Cape Town housing list
It’s been 22 years. 22 years of forms filled in blue ink, of standing in long queues that move t… Read more
Waiting for decades, and the system stands still: Housing backlog
For many applicants on the council housing waiting list, time does not move forward; it circles bac… Read more