Judge’s lawyer says racism complaint was an “act of reprisal”
Thozamile Semekazi was referred to in an article by the judge’s journalist husband about an Mthatha High Court bribery scandal
Law | 10 November 2026
Hundreds of Festive Chicken workers down tools
Workers are demanding a monthly wage of R13,500, medical aid benefits and safer working conditions
By Seth Thorne
News | 10 November 2026
Civic movements rise as ANC loses grip on Eastern Cape
New political party born from Ngcobo shutdown movement wins council seats
By GroundUp Staff, Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik and Johnnie Isaac
News | 10 November 2026
ANC loses ground in North West but remains biggest party
We reported from three troubled North West municipalities before the elections. Here’s what voters decided.
By Seth Thorne
News | 10 November 2026
Durban commuters have to relieve themselves in buckets in a tent
Many public toilets have been closed for nearly 18 months
Brief | 10 November 2026
Khayelitsha families have to use buckets as toilets again
The communal ablution block has been completely vandalised and is no longer functional
By Vincent Lali
News | 10 November 2026
Judge accused of racism by clerk
A Judicial Conduct Tribunal is probing whether Belinda Hartle made racist remarks to Eastern Cape High Court registry clerk Thozamile Semekazi
Law | 9 November 2026
Labour Court rejects union bid to stop job losses at Tulbagh cannery
The court found that Premier FMCG had followed due process in negotiating voluntary severance packages
By Greg Dor
Law | 9 November 2026
Insurer refunds Khayelitsha pensioner after we query funeral policy deductions
Three elderly women say strangers offering vouchers or a business opportunity left them with funeral policy deductions they don’t recall agreeing to.
News | 9 November 2026