Homeless shelters under pressure as hundreds seek refuge from the cold

City of Cape Town says its Safe Spaces are more than 90% full

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Brief | 14 July 2025

Vehicles torched and stoned in protest over MyCiti jobs

Philippi residents are demanding jobs on a MyCiti infrastructure project

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Brief | 11 July 2025

People live in squalor as City of Joburg’s development plans gather dust

Over 700 plots in Zandspruit, intended for residents to build their own homes, have stood vacant for six years.

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Brief | 11 July 2025

The human cost of SA’s water lifeline: Lesotho communities go to court

Thousands of people and hundreds of businesses are taking the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority to court over the Katse and other dam projects

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Law | 11 July 2025

Lesotho declares unemployment a national disaster

The declaration will remain in effect for two years

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Brief | 11 July 2025

Treasury hands HIV response a lifeline, but it’s probably too little

UNAIDS says US funding cuts put decades of progress against HIV in jeopardy

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News | 10 July 2025

Judge Mbenenge inquiry: Evidence leader accused of “malicious” cross-examination

Judicial Conduct Tribunal has adjourned for parties to submit written arguments before final deliberations

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News | 10 July 2025

“A grave would be better than my shack”, says Kariega resident

Shack dwellers still don’t have houses after years of promises

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Brief | 10 July 2025

Faith leaders call on Minister Dion George to back plan to reduce plastic production

African environment ministers meet in Kenya next week

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Opinion | 10 July 2025