In northern KwaZulu-Natal, villagers have to fix their own roads and drains
They can’t wait for the government to prepare for the next rainy season
By Joseph Bracken and Bongane Motaung
News | 13 October 2025
Lesotho permit: A lifeline for Basotho workers facing collapse of textile industry
Announcement comes weeks after hundreds of undocumented workers were arrested in SA
News | 11 October 2025
Ramaphosa extends SIU probe into Lottery
New investigation will have wider scope than previous one but still excludes some important allegations
News | 11 October 2025
Pharmacists can treat people with HIV, appeal court rules
“Legitimate and compelling public interests” to allow pharmacists to initiate antiretroviral treatment, says judge
Law | 10 October 2025
Historic Fort Hare buildings torched during student protests
They are demanding the immediate resignation of Vice Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu
Brief | 10 October 2025
How the size of South Africa’s police force compares to other countries
The country has a growing shortage of detectives
By GroundUp and The Outlier
Charts | 10 October 2025
Cape Town’s puppets perform across the world
“The Herds” has travelled across the globe to raise awareness about migration and climate change
News | 10 October 2025
In photos: Bike delivery guys risk life and limb to deliver our goods
The last-mile delivery sector has exploded and may be the environmentally friendly way to shop
Photo Essay | 9 October 2025
Zimbabwe and Lesotho permits extended to May 2027
Helen Suzman Foundation urges Home Affairs minister to fast-track talks with the public over the future of the permits
Brief | 9 October 2025