Stop blaming immigrants for government failures, Johannesburg marchers say
“This march is a declaration that no one is illegal and that our future is bound together as one human race”
Brief | 20 April 2026
City of Joburg admits “little to show” decades after Slovo Park upgrade promises
“All we are asking for is dignity,” community development forum chair tells government
By Seth Thorne
Brief | 16 April 2026
Protesters from Marikana picket for jobs at Samancor in Joburg
They argue that jobs and training will “restore dignity, stability, and growth in our communities”.
Brief | 15 April 2026
Human Rights Commission calls for submissions on Gauteng water crisis
The public has until 30 April to make submissions. Hearings are planned for May.
By Seth Thorne
Brief | 15 April 2026
Sewage treatment collapsing in Tshwane
The Department of Water and Sanitation has given the City 60 days from 31 March to come up with a plan
By Seth Thorne
News | 14 April 2026
Slovo Park: a decade of winning in court, losing on the ground
After decades of struggle, residents still lack sanitation and water infrastructure
Opinion | 13 April 2026
Court sets aside R86-million border wall tender over fraud
A fake joint venture used a fake B-BBEE certificate and an expired compliance document to win a KwaZulu-Natal transport department contract
Law | 10 April 2026
Joburg households set up their own network to deal with the water crisis
Started by a Ridgeway resident, the borehole network connects about 100 private homes across 15 suburbs
News | 9 April 2026
In photos: School fire leaves hundreds of learners without classrooms
It was the second fire in a year at Riverlea Secondary School
Photo Essay | 8 April 2026