Khayelitsha families rebuild shacks after botched relocation

The voluntary move has now cost the shack dwellers money, materials, and belongings

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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

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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

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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

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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

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News | 22 February 2024

Fiery end to Green Point tent city

The homeless community was evicted on Thursday

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News | 22 February 2024

Water restored to Phoenix, but only for a few hours at night

eThekwini municipality blames delays to restore water to all affected communities this week on “unforeseen repairs”

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News | 22 February 2024

Lottery’s looted R9.5-million would have made all the difference to Limpopo cyclists

Tata ma millions, tata to the chances of rural sports stars

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News | 22 February 2024

Limpopo royal family feud could change customary law

Courts to rule on key issues linked to succession

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Law | 22 February 2024

Lawyers’ council defends its handling of rogue lawyer

“The matters have been seriously litigated and time consuming. However, that is the nature of the legal process” - Legal Practice Council chairperson

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Law | 22 February 2024

Budget: Social grants go up but not by much

Old age, war veterans, disability and care dependency grants up by R90 in April and another R10 from October

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News | 21 February 2024

Hawks and SIU raid accountants in lottery corruption investigation

Accountants allegedly prepared fraudulent financial statements to get lottery funding

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News | 21 February 2024

“Today is a waste of time” prosecutor in Thabo Bester case tells court

Pre-trial postponed to 5 June as many of the accused have replaced their lawyers

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News | 21 February 2024

Shack dwellers hope for subsidised solar power

The City of Cape Town is considering partnering with alternative energy providers for informal settlements

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News | 21 February 2024

Increase tax on sugary drinks to fund an increase in social grants, say activists

Higher sugar tax would also save on health care

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News | 21 February 2024

We are living in a desert, say Qwaqwa residents

More than 140,000 households are struggling with a minimal water supply or no tap water at all

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Brief | 21 February 2024