Acting judge told to explain possible AI ‘hallucinations’ in judgment
Appeal hearing found at least 11 fictitious or inaccurate case citations in the judgment
Law | 4 August 2026
South Africa needs data centres, but not without transparency
Article One and the Centre for Human Rights have asked the Human Rights Commission to recommend a pause on huge new projects
Opinion | 4 August 2026
Anger after farmers dump rotting fruit near homes
Farmers would never do this in their own suburbs, say Eastern Cape residents
News | 4 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
Despite sewerage upgrades, Mogale City still polluting Cradle of Mankind
Tests detect high E. coli levels in water flowing from the Percy Stewart treatment plant into the Blougat Spruit
Text by Seth Thorne. Photos by Ihsaan Haffejee.
News | 3 August 2026
Sewer project leaves Flagstaff without a new school
Residents say officials promised the two developments could coexist
By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik and Yamkela Ntshongwana
Feature | 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
Western Cape police do not have enough rape evidence kits, MP warns
Despite new stock reaching Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences units, politicians say it is a fraction of what is needed
News | 31 July 2026
Gauteng government says “impossible” to pay welfare organisations on time
Non-profits wait weeks for quarterly payments
News | 31 July 2026