Fire destroys shacks in Khayelitsha
Dozens of families affected
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 20 January 2026
Philippi East massacre: Cops contradict each other on arrests
Suspects appear to have been taken in for questioning, but not arrested
Brief | 20 January 2026
Human Rights Commission visits school where learners use playground as a loo
Toilets are being repaired at Van Coller primary after parents shut down the school last week
Brief | 20 January 2026
Lesotho village with solar farm has no power
Villagers say they gave up grazing land for solar panels in 2022, but they have not seen any reward
News | 20 January 2026
Unemployed teachers camp outside KZN education department
Department ignores them
Brief | 19 January 2026
“Girls on Bikes” make cycling joyful and safe in Johannesburg
“For me it’s not even about the fitness, it’s more the social aspect: getting to meet people and form friendships.”
News | 19 January 2026
Families take refuge in churches after Limpopo floods
More than 40 families displaced since 14 January
By Thembi Siaga
News | 19 January 2026
The generator broke, leaving this village without water — 17 years ago
Residents who can’t afford to buy water have to get it from a distant river
News | 19 January 2026
Massacre on the Cape Flats: police search for gunmen
Eight people shot dead in shebeen in Marikana informal settlement
News | 17 January 2026