Xenophobic violence spreads to Alexandra - where it started in 2008
“I don’t think I can stay here anymore. It is not safe and this happens every year” says Bangladeshi shop owner
By Zoë Postman
News | 3 September 2019
Brakpan residents accuse municipality of excluding them from housing project
“They will only remove us in coffins” says protester
Brief | 3 September 2019
Residents give Gauteng Premier seven days to respond to demand for land
Land identified for possible housing has been standing vacant for months
By Zoë Postman
News | 31 August 2019
Court battles continue for prisoner to get access to laptop for studying
Inmate who took correctional services to court put in isolation for seven days for “disrespecting a prison official”
By Zoë Postman
News | 30 August 2019
JSC in spotlight for slow adjudication of complaints against two judges
One complaint alleges state capture. The other alleges racism and sexism.
Law | 23 August 2019
Equality Court prohibits display of old South African flag
Old flag should only be displayed for “genuine artistic, academic or journalistic expression in the public interest”
Law | 22 August 2019
Concourt ruling on labour tenants sends message on government inefficiency
Appointing a special master to assist the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform is not judicial overreach
By Zoë Postman and Wilmien Wicomb
Law | 21 August 2019
Union marches against Mbalula’s plans for North West bus service
SATAWU says employees were not consulted by transport minister
By Zoë Postman
News | 20 August 2019
Women are being evicted from shelters onto the street
Victims of violence are rendered homeless or forced to return to abusive homes
Opinion | 20 August 2019