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
Chapter Nine commissioners are not workers, high court rules
Judge says public office bearers cannot claim employee-style benefits unless provided for in law
Law | 5 August 2026
How police lent credibility to the Morita pyramid scheme
And so did the Forestries department and a municipality
By Joel Cedras
News | 5 August 2026
Joburg refuse collection at a standstill as workers block Pikitup depots
Contract workers want the same rights as permanent workers
By Seth Thorne
News | 4 August 2026
Acting judge told to explain possible AI ‘hallucinations’ in judgment
Appeal hearing found at least 11 fictitious or inaccurate case citations in the judgment
Law | 4 August 2026
Activists go door-to-door to counter xenophobia in Yeoville
“Yeoville has become a hotspot for these xenophobes. They are instilling fear in immigrants”
Brief | 3 August 2026