Defence asks for discharge in Peter trial
The State has not proved “beyond reasonable doubt” that Social Justice Coalition activist Angy Peter and her co-accused are responsible for the assault and murder of Rowan Du Preez, the defence argued in the Cape High court yesterday.
Barbara Maregele
News | 10 June 2014
Can the platinum producers afford the wages demanded?
Like any good question, the answer to whether the platinum producers can afford the demands made by striking workers is: “it depends”.
Gilad Isaacs
Opinion | 9 June 2014
Three infants die from polluted water in Northwest: Justice must be done
In early April 2014, violent service delivery protests erupted at Boitumelong at Bloemhof in Northwest. Residents, accusing Lekwa Teemane municipality councillors of corruption, maladministration and nepotism, torched the house of the mayor and demanded the municipality to be disbanded.
Melissa Fourie
Analysis | 9 June 2014
Zimbabwean alleges he was assaulted by police
A 40-year-old Zimbabwean man fleeing from robbers was allegedly attacked in the grounds of his home in Van Eyssen Street Parow by a group of Law Enforcement Officers last week.
Tariro Washinyira
News | 9 June 2014
Evicted Lwandle residents to move to Kuils River
A large stretch of land owned by the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) in Kuils River will soon become home to dozens of evicted Lwandle residents.
Barbara Maregele
News | 9 June 2014
Khayelitsha commuters unite to tackle Metrorail
A group of Khayelitsha residents are preparing to confront Metrorail with their complaints about the train system.
Joy Shan
News | 6 June 2014
Lwandle residents to move to new SANRAL-owned land
Hundreds of Lwandle residents whose homes were demolished earlier this week will be moved to new SANRAL-owned land next week.
Barbara Maregele
News | 6 June 2014
Evicted woman: “I came to Cape Town to give my children a better future”
Veronica Lujabe moved to Cape Town from Lesotho because she wanted a better future for her children. This week her house in Lwandle was demolished.
Pharie Sefali
News | 5 June 2014