Cape Town protesters throw human faeces, burn debris
Families from informal settlements near Maitland cemetery say their attempts to meet with officials from the City for months have been in vain
Brief | 15 September 2025
Punitive cost order against dodgy Lottery official Nompumelelo Nene
Judge says she abused court processes, and her application had no merit
Law | 15 September 2025
Limpopo villagers demand ANC councillor be removed
Residents of Relela village outside Tzaneen blocked roads during two days of protests
Brief | 15 September 2025
Cape Town journalist assaulted by police, has phone confiscated – twice
Freelance reporter Sandiso Phaliso has been repeatedly, and illegally, harassed by police while working in Nyanga
News | 15 September 2025
Magistrate postpones Durban police rape cover-up trial
The trial of three officers was postponed due to a funeral
By Benita Enoch
Brief | 12 September 2025
Lesotho Times editor wrongfully arrested, admits anti-corruption agency
The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences accused Mohalenyane Phakela of posing as an officer to obtain documents
News | 12 September 2025
Hundreds march to demand permanent jobs with City of Ekurhuleni
Contract workers say a council decision to stop outsourcing services has not been implemented
Brief | 12 September 2025
Shell’s Wild Coast seismic blasting case goes to the Concourt
Communities and environmental groups will challenge a Supreme Court of Appeal order allowing Shell to apply to renew oil exploration
Law | 12 September 2025
Chart of the week: Policing the police
Thousands of police brutality cases are reported every year but very few result in criminal convictions or disciplinary action
By GroundUp and The Outlier
Charts | 12 September 2025