One year later, sewage is still running through these Cape Town streets

“We have seen people living in sewage, and that is not acceptable,” says Human Rights Commissioner after visit to Bloekombos and Wallacedene

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News | 8 September 2026

Hundreds walk in silence for deaf awareness

People who can hear wore earplugs for the 5km route

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Brief | 7 September 2026

Artists try to save Lovedale Press’s 200-year legacy

The printing house is battling to keep its doors open

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News | 7 September 2026

Prisoners of poverty: unaffordable bail keeps thousands behind bars

Newly launched Bail Fund has assisted 154 people so far

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News | 7 September 2026

11 years, R6-billion later: Parliament must hold hearings on state capture at PRASA

A decade of letters, reports, submissions, protests, civil disobedience and court actions by #UniteBehind — it’s time for SCOPA to do its job

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Opinion | 7 September 2026

CPUT’s chaotic second semester ends

EFF-led SRC made several allegations against CPUT management, which the university rejects

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News | 5 September 2026

Pro-Palestine activists lose Cape Union Mart case

High Court stops Palestinian Solidarity Campaign members from calling Cape Union Mart complicit in genocide

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Law | 4 September 2026

Cape Town murder stats: has the army made a difference?

There are seven murders a day on the Cape Flats

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Charts | 4 September 2026

Cape Town Climate Week: protecting drought-proof farmland

Activists gathered at the Philippi Horticultural Area to discuss water and food security

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Brief | 3 September 2026