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
Court victory for Wild Coast activists
Apex court sets aside Shell and Impact Africa’s exploration right
Law | 14 August 2026
R6.8-million spent a month on empty police headquarters in Pretoria
And SAPS is paying nearly R40-million a month to rent premises in the city centre
Brief | 13 August 2026
“Rude” magistrate’s impeachment set aside
Magistrate’s Commission must reconsider sanction, high court rules
Law | 12 August 2026
Lucky Montana no-show leaves his two properties legally frozen
The former PRASA boss was due to oppose a bid to freeze R15.75-million in properties he allegedly bought with proceeds of corruption
Law | 11 August 2026
Cold front strains electricity supply in Joburg
City Power says it is dealing with almost 3,700 power outage calls on Tuesday, mostly from Hursthill, Reuven and Lenasia
By Seth Thorne
News | 11 August 2026
Joburg city streets come alive for Women’s Day weekend
Hundreds of young people parade in bird costumes
Photo Essay | 11 August 2026
What happens when a shack appears in a gated community?
Playwright Amy Jephta’s new play explores race, class, land and the pressures of fitting in
Photo Essay | 10 August 2026
Pensioners struggle after vigilantes chase away immigrant tenants
KwaThema pensioners relied on renting out rooms, shops or business spaces to supplement their SASSA pensions
News | 7 August 2026