Child miners risk death in Zambia’s copper pits
Police rescued 38 children from Sensele Mine in July
By Charles Mafa and Beverly Subeti
Feature | 18 August 2025
Water scheme for Eastern Cape villages stalls after R125-million spent
The Ngqamakwe water scheme in Tsomo was meant to be completed in 2022
Brief | 18 August 2025
South African journalists condemn murder of colleagues in Gaza
Israel has killed 184 Palestinian journalists since 7 October 2023. 26 are believed to have been deliberately targeted.
Brief | 15 August 2025
Eviction hearing looms for refugees in Bellville camp
The refugees have rejected repatriation to home countries or returning to South African communities
News | 15 August 2025
School children help repair granny’s flood-damaged home
Dozens of families affected by floods in January are still without shelter. The KZN human settlements department fails to answer our questions
Brief | 15 August 2025
Lawyer for cop accused of assault fails to show up in court
In November 2023 police officers were caught on CCTV brutally assaulting a worker during a raid in Mowbray
Brief | 15 August 2025
Hundreds shut down Soweto mall after e-hailing driver shot dead and set alight
Residents demand authorities intervene in the conflict between minibus taxi operators and e-hailing drivers
News | 14 August 2025
Court blocks TotalEnergies oil exploration from Cape Agulhas to Cape Town
TotalEnergies can still submit new assessments and conduct a fresh public participation process
By Liezl Human
Law | 14 August 2025
Polokwane protesters demand mayor’s removal, allege corruption
Concerned Citizens of Polokwane say tenders worth hundreds of millions were irregularly awarded
Brief | 14 August 2025