Hundreds protest for climate solutions
Protestors complain of a lack of access to water and electricity, demanding environmentally sustainable solutions
Brief | 19 September 2025
Gauteng community’s taps run dry as municipality battles R1.4-billion water debt
The taps in Kokosi, Fochville near Carletonville have been dry for a month after Rand Water implemented water reduction measures against Merafong municipality
Brief | 18 September 2025
Joburg landfill closure threatens 140 livelihoods
Pikitup has temporarily stopped accepting domestic waste at Marie Louise dump
Photo Essay | 17 September 2025
Punitive cost order against dodgy Lottery official Nompumelelo Nene
Judge says she abused court processes, and her application had no merit
Law | 15 September 2025
Hundreds march to demand permanent jobs with City of Ekurhuleni
Contract workers say a council decision to stop outsourcing services has not been implemented
Brief | 12 September 2025
Shell’s Wild Coast seismic blasting case goes to the Concourt
Communities and environmental groups will challenge a Supreme Court of Appeal order allowing Shell to apply to renew oil exploration
Law | 12 September 2025
Lesufi’s office fails to back up his claim about immigrants
The Gauteng Premier vowed to destroy informal settlements, claiming that most of their residents are undocumented immigrants
News | 11 September 2025
Police fire rubber bullets, stun grenades and tear gas at Joburg water protest
“We are just asking for water, which is our human right”
Brief | 10 September 2025
Alexandra container homes still empty four years after construction
Johannesburg mayor says allocation is in final stages but does not commit to a timeframe for occupation of the complex built during the covid pandemic
Brief | 5 September 2025