Brief
Cash-strapped City Power in tense standoff with protesters in Alexandra
The power utility says more than 800 households in Riverpark were either not buying electricity at all or had “suspiciously low” purchase rates
Brief | 30 May 2025
Protesters try to block Cape Town’s Central Line
The group lives on the rail reserve along Stock Road in Philippi East and is demanding that PRASA move them to permanent accommodation
Brief | 29 May 2025
One in four South Africans don’t have enough food. Activists call for action
Union Against Hunger shines light on the right to food
By Liezl Human
Brief | 29 May 2025
Union members march in Durban, demanding permanent jobs
Workers also want uniforms and overtime pay
Brief | 29 May 2025
Disabled man sleeps outside municipal office demanding road be fixed
He says the road to his house is not wheelchair friendly
By Tladi Moloi
Brief | 29 May 2025
Goldrush-backed consortium announced as next lottery operator
Announcement comes after months of litigation by another bidder
By Daniel Steyn
Brief | 28 May 2025
Mayor gives green light to controversial Bo-Kaap hotel
“Consensus” reached after exhaustive engagement process, says Geordin Hill-Lewis
Brief | 28 May 2025
210,000 social grant beneficiaries flagged for not disclosing income
They will not receive payments until they verify their income with SASSA
Brief | 28 May 2025
Chris Hani mayor sues SANCO leader for defamation
Lusanda Sizani says statements made during a protest were “unreasonable”
Brief | 28 May 2025