Justice in limbo for another year as massive rail theft case stalls
A High Court review in the criminal case involving a former PRASA acting CEO accused of stealing 42km of railway line in the Eastern Cape, has yet to be set down for hearing a year after it was filed
News | 23 February 2024
Homeowners block entrance to Eskom over blackouts
Power utility blames illegal connections by shack dwellers and unauthorised backroom extensions by homeowners
Brief | 23 February 2024
SCA dismisses bid to appeal Zim permits ruling
Minister Motsoaledi wanted leave to appeal a ruling that declared the termination of the Zimbabwean permit programme unlawful, unconstitutional and invalid
Law | 23 February 2024
Khayelitsha families rebuild shacks after botched relocation
The voluntary move has now cost the shack dwellers money, materials, and belongings
By Vincent Lali
News | 23 February 2024
After six years of postponements Durban police brutality case pretrial date set
18 police officers accused of the kidnapping, torture and murder of 32-year-old Regan Naidoo
By Benita Enoch
Brief | 23 February 2024
Ayanda Kota, who dedicated his life to fighting for the underdog, has died
Chair of the Unemployed People’s Movement was Makhanda’s most prominent activist
By Loyiso Dyongman and GroundUp Staff
Obituary | 23 February 2024
Judge Makhubele accuses evidence leader of ridiculing her over her knowledge of the Constitution
She was questioned about section 174 of the Constitution which governs the appointment of judges
Law | 22 February 2024
Makhanda taps dry for days after water treatment works failure
An emergency shutdown left most of the city without any water for a few days this week
News | 22 February 2024
Fiery end to Green Point tent city
The homeless community was evicted on Thursday
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 22 February 2024