Brief
Top Lesotho Home Affairs officials face fraud and corruption charges
They are accused of unlawfully issuing asylum and refugee documents
Brief | 12 February 2026
“Smell me! I haven’t had water for 24 days” protester tells Joburg mayor
Frustrated residents carried empty containers in the streets to protest ongoing water crisis
Brief | 11 February 2026
New exhibit looks at apartheid’s effect on current-day Joburg
Nkosi Sikelel’ iAzania at Museum Africa runs until 27 February
Brief | 11 February 2026
SASSA crackdown overwhelms KZN offices
People have to return several times to apply for grants or complete reviews
Brief | 11 February 2026
Nigel homeowners take to the streets over water outage
The area has experienced an intermittent water supply for years and taps have been dry since last week
Brief | 10 February 2026
Zukiswa Wanner describes her detention by Israel
Global Sumud Flotilla activists announce 2026 mission to Gaza
Brief | 9 February 2026
Melville enters third week without water
Volunteers work shifts to provide 50 litres of water per person per day
Brief | 9 February 2026
Gaza flotilla members visit Robben Island: call for release of Palestinian prisoners
The group compared Israel’s detention and justice system to apartheid South Africa
Brief | 9 February 2026
Johannesburg and Pretoria Masters’ offices still without permanent heads
Masters’ offices remain under acting appointments after terms expired
By Justin Brown
Brief | 6 February 2026