Court dismisses bid to stop luxury Botmaskop estate near Stellenbosch
Judge finds environmental approvals were lawful and orders residents’ group to pay punitive costs
By John Yeld
Law | 1 July 2026
“We are not safe” — evicted Malawians shelter in Robertson community hall
Immigrants say threats and evictions forced them to flee their homes
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by David Harrison.
News | 1 July 2026
Heritage farmhouse in McGregor unlawfully demolished by municipality
Historic buildings left to be stripped, despite provincial MPLs recommending it be used as a safe house
News | 22 June 2026
De Doorns farm workers’ homes destroyed in floods
Families have lost almost everything and face uncertain future
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 20 May 2026
In photos: the Western Cape mops up after the storm
Roads closed, trucks stranded, thousands of homes waterlogged or damaged
By Liezl Human
Photo Essay | 12 May 2026
Stellenbosch backyarders demand housing on golf course
Backyarders marched to the mayor’s office on Tuesday
Brief | 25 March 2026
Judgment reserved in Stellenbosch luxury estate battle
Stellenbosch Interest Group faces damage claims for halting the Botmaskop development
By John Yeld
Law | 16 March 2026
Police fire stun grenades at PAGAD protesters
Residents of Cloetesville in Stellenbosch march to the homes of alleged drug dealers to demand an end to gang violence
Photo Essay | 6 October 2025
Women, evicted from farms, march for housing
They want the Drakenstein Municipality to provide detailed plans, timeframes, and budget for housing
By Liezl Human
Brief | 27 June 2025