“An African cannot be a foreigner in Africa”
In St George’s Cathedral on Africa Day activists called out Afrophobia, saying immigrants are fighting for the same dignity as marginalised South Africans
Brief | 25 May 2026
Khayelitsha streets fill with rainbow flags for pride march
This year’s Khumbulani Pride honoured those killed in hate crimes, including 16-year-old Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi, murdered in December
Brief | 25 May 2026
Cops caught on CCTV beating man are back in court
Their case, which has been dragging on for over two years, had previously been withdrawn
Brief | 25 May 2026
Tensions high as March and March supporters protest in Bellville
“March and March pretends to oppose only undocumented migration, but in practice, it fuels hostility and violence,” said activist groups in a statement
News | 23 May 2026
Government may finally be heeding calls for Cape Town military land to be developed for housing
An estimated 67,000 homes could be built at Ysterplaat, Wingfield and Youngsfield
Brief | 18 May 2026
Eastern Cape judge should be suspended over alleged racist incident, JSC finds
Judge Belinda Hartle to face Judicial Conduct Tribunal
News | 15 May 2026
Commuters to pay up to R5 more on taxi fares from Monday
Taxi association says some drivers are struggling to meet their loan payments and have had their vehicles repossessed
Brief | 15 May 2026
Fewer people are being convicted for commercial crimes
The NPA’s Specialised Commercial Crimes Unit is underperforming
Chart by The Outlier. Text by Marecia Damons.
Charts | 15 May 2026
Police watchdog completes probe into Khayelitsha torture case
Nonkululo Fente died when SAPS raided her tavern
News | 14 May 2026