Soweto housing fraud case postponed for seventh time
“Justice delayed is justice denied,” says victim of alleged housing scam
By Seth Thorne
Brief | 27 October 2026
Judge tells parties in Lesotho water project dispute to settle out of court
The Seinoli Trust had asked the high court to compel the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority to release data on communities affected by the Lesotho Highlands Water Project
News | 27 October 2026
Luxury lodge fined R15-million for flouting environmental laws
Goats Window luxury safari lodge built 23 units near Bonnievale without environmental authorisation, and cleared 4,000m2 of endangered renosterveld
By John Yeld
News | 27 October 2026
Labour Court slams CCMA commissioner for relying on AI hallucination
Commissioner Menzi Fakude relied on a judgment that did not exist
Law | 27 October 2026
Taps dry as Eastern Cape town waits for water works upgrade
Upgrades to the Fort Beaufort water treatment works are months behind schedule
News | 27 October 2026
A new study suggests HIV prevention has stalled. But there may be a silver lining
Infections dropped sharply in the 2010s, but progress since 2019 is unclear. More studies are needed across the country
By Marcus Low and Nathan Geffen
Science | 27 October 2026
Lesufi said 80,000 panic buttons were distributed. It was 2,000
Now, the physical panic buttons have been cancelled
By Joel Cedras
News | 27 October 2026
Some relief for Tshwane residents after city centre water declared safe
But Rand Water warns of “exceptionally high ” water usage straining the system
By Seth Thorne
Brief | 26 October 2026
“You’d swear everyone owns a gun” says Khayelitsha police forum member
About 100 people marched against an increase in gun violence and shootings in Makhaza
Brief | 26 October 2026
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Carguard exploitation
Please investigate the daily R35 fees reportedly charged to car guards in Port Shepstone. Guards ma… Read more
More info, less alarm and generalisation
This article is interesting and somewhat alarmist. What's missing is that any pain meds (prescribed… Read more
Pretoria's water supply: TooLate
This matter is seriously a big concern. Let me put it this way: this is not a problem from yesterda… Read more
Bellville SASSA Office
I visited the Bellville office today and found the same two people sitting there who appear in your… Read more