Constitutional Court refuses Home Affairs leave to appeal Zimbabwe permit decision
In June 2023 the Pretoria High Court ruled that the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit was unlawfully terminated
Brief | 19 June 2024
Youth take to their bikes to protest against mining companies
Youth Affected by Mining United in Action cycled the “Toxic Tour” to various mining companies’ offices in Johannesburg
Brief | 18 June 2024
Judge Mngqibisa-Thusi cleared of gross misconduct charges
But tribunal finds that it is gross negligence to fail to deliver 27 judgments within accepted time-frames
Law | 14 June 2024
New law proposed to stop SLAPP suits
The Centre for Applied Legal Studies and Right2Protest hope legislators will adopt it to protect journalists and activists
News | 12 June 2024
“Each time we try to get comfortable, the police come to demolish our home”
Families living in Lindokuhle Mnguni informal settlement in Johannesburg say they’re being harassed by police and AmaPanyaza
News | 11 June 2024
Court orders Gauteng government to pay children’s homes subsidies by Friday afternoon
The order gives Epworth Children’s Homes and Bethany House Trust a “lifeline” until the end of September
Brief | 31 May 2024
Gauteng Premier breaks promise to pay organisations by 24 May
Department of Social Development claims court order obtained by organisations last week “supersedes” its earlier commitments
By Masego Mafata and Daniel Steyn
News | 27 May 2024
Festivities lift Hillbrow’s spirits
The Hey Hillbrow! Let’s Dlala! public parade was held on Saturday
Photo Essay | 27 May 2024
Councillor denies giving people permission to occupy land in Johannesburg
The occupiers are mostly backyarders and tenants who say they could no longer afford to pay rent or buy a house. They have been clearing the open field for a week now.
News | 24 May 2024