“Alex Mafia” case: Judge urges people to complain to the Press Ombud rather than the courts
Judge Ingrid Opperman says Lemane Sithole and Michael Maile’s application “abused the court process”
Law | 8 August 2023
Lack of mining jobs spurs protest in Kagiso
Pan African Resources says it will not give in to the “equivalent of a construction mafia”
By Chris Gilili
News | 8 August 2023
Philippi library closes after robbery and vandalism
“Why vandalise a library that your sister, brother and child needs?” asks ward councillor
News | 8 August 2023
Durban homeowners withhold payments to protest rates hike
Homeowners say the eThekwini municipality’s 2023/2024 budget does not take into account the inclusive needs of ratepayers.
News | 8 August 2023
Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana allege inhumane treatment while in custody
Bester says possessions, which he claims are worth R40-million, were confiscated during his arrest
By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela
Brief | 8 August 2023
Millions spent and 7 years later hawkers still sit without stalls
Only 60 of 320 stalls were built yet Mbhashe municipality paid the contractor
News | 8 August 2023
Stop Judge Makhubele from milking the state and delaying justice
State capture-accused officials cannot be allowed to use the State Attorney as an ATM, write Zackie Achmat and Zukiswa Vuka
By Zackie Achmat and Zukiswa Vuka
Opinion | 8 August 2023
Jobless residents clean up rubbish dumps in Nyanga East
Volunteers work from 9am to 1pm on weekdays
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 8 August 2023
City of Cape Town granted urgent interdict against taxi council
“Stop this madness as soon as possible,” says judge
By Tania Broughton and Daniel Steyn
Law | 7 August 2023