Brief

Six months after Philippi mass murder, state asks for time to investigate

Two suspects appeared in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday

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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

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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

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Brief | 6 August 2026

No-shows at parliamentary briefing on Tafelberg

Provincial government and Social Housing Regulatory Authority fail to attend

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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

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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”

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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

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Brief | 31 July 2026

Relief for Lesotho as US tariffs expire

But uncertainty remains over AGOA agreement

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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

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Brief | 29 July 2026