EThekwini’s Phoenix housing contracts ruled unlawful
Three companies may not start building new dwellings but may finish those they have started
Law | 17 August 2026
Six months on, Joburg Master’s office no better
Lawyers complain of backlogs, delays, inefficiency and corruption
By Seth Thorne
News | 17 August 2026
Decriminalise sex work bill back in Parliament years later
SWEAT and Asijiki Coalition welcome some progress by government
Brief | 17 August 2026
Mfuleni shack dwellers protest outside Premier’s office
Protesters threaten to “shut down the N2” if water and electricity demands ignored
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 14 August 2026
Vrygrond residents demand answers after death at police station
A woman recovering from a C-section was handcuffed and taken to Muizenberg SAPS
News | 14 August 2026
Court victory for Wild Coast activists
Apex court sets aside Shell and Impact Africa’s exploration right
Law | 14 August 2026
Why do Joburg’s taps keep running dry?
Poor management has caused frequent, prolonged water outages and left many families dependent on water tankers
By Seth Thorne
Feature | 14 August 2026
MEC heckled and insulted by protesters
Ngcobo shut down for fourth day as residents call for removal of municipal manager
Brief | 14 August 2026
Nearly half of SA’s young people are not working or in training
NEET rate for 15-34 year olds has risen from 38% to 45% since 2012
Chart by The Outlier. Text by GroundUp Staff.
Charts | 14 August 2026