Huge court victory in battle for affordable housing in Cape Town
ConCourt rules that Western Cape government and City of Cape Town are constitutionally obliged to provide affordable housing in the inner-city
Law | 2 July 2026
Housing activists celebrate landmark court victory
ConCourt ruling finds government is obligated to provide affordable housing
News | 2 July 2026
Dial-a-Ride and MyCiTi commuters hit by major hike in fares
The City of Cape Town says rising fuel and operating costs made fare increases unavoidable
News | 2 July 2026
Court dismisses bid to stop luxury Botmaskop estate near Stellenbosch
Judge finds environmental approvals were lawful and orders residents’ group to pay punitive costs
By John Yeld
Law | 1 July 2026
“We are not safe” — evicted Malawians shelter in Robertson community hall
Immigrants say threats and evictions forced them to flee their homes
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by David Harrison.
News | 1 July 2026
Cape Town sports centre barely usable six years after R25-million upgrade
City of Cape Town planned to spend R51-million, but funds dried up
Brief | 1 July 2026
21-year court battle over TB in prisons ends in R1-million payout
Most of the payout is interest calculated from when state’s liability for TB contraction in prisons was established in 2012
Law | 30 June 2026
Deadline for SAPS to stock child rape kits at Western Cape police stations
Parliamentary oversight visits found shortages of sexual assault evidence kits and discrepancies in police stock records
Brief | 30 June 2026
“Better to be safe than sorry” – 1,800 Zimbabweans seek repatriation
Immigrant families have been displaced in the Western Cape
News | 29 June 2026