Brief
Six months after Philippi mass murder, state asks for time to investigate
Two suspects appeared in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday
By Liezl Human
Brief | 11 August 2026
Police torture case postponed after no-show by cop’s lawyer
The case of three police officers torturing Juma Igiraneza was again postponed, this time until 21 September for a trial date to be set
Brief | 11 August 2026
Municipal workers block streets over safety concerns
Nelson Mandela Bay workers protested because depots are without adequate security, lights, toilets and change rooms
Brief | 6 August 2026
No-shows at parliamentary briefing on Tafelberg
Provincial government and Social Housing Regulatory Authority fail to attend
Brief | 5 August 2026
Families’ 8-year battle for housing is over
The group living in a community hall in Cape Town have been resettled
Brief | 5 August 2026
Activists go door-to-door to counter xenophobia in Yeoville
“Yeoville has become a hotspot for these xenophobes. They are instilling fear in immigrants”
Brief | 3 August 2026
KZN flood victims sleep outside in the rain after eviction from emergency housing
EThekwini municipality says the group did not qualify for housing assistance
Brief | 31 July 2026
Relief for Lesotho as US tariffs expire
But uncertainty remains over AGOA agreement
Brief | 30 July 2026
In photos: Fire guts 60 homes in Hout Bay
“We’re breathing and living in fires here” says Imizamo Yethu fire victim
Brief | 29 July 2026