Soldiers hit the streets of Mitchells Plain a day after a shooting
Homes were searched for firearms in Beacon Valley
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Brief | 1 April 2026
Water corruption: hundreds of cases referred for prosecution, but no arrests
MPs concerned that criminals are getting away with large-scale fraud and corruption over water and sanitation projects
News | 1 April 2026
Salt River market families told to leave
About 21 households remain on the site earmarked for social housing
News | 1 April 2026
City of Cape Town housing project has backyarders up in arms
Ravensmead backyarders fear they are being sidelined
News | 1 April 2026
Oude Molen Eco Village’s fight for survival
A heritage assessment was rejected but the Western Cape Government will appeal
News | 1 April 2026
In photos: Army prepares for deployment in Cape Town
SANDF will assist SAPS to fight crime
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 31 March 2026
Parents’ consent and children’s health: important ruling in Cape High Court
Judge praises staff at Red Cross Hospital
Law | 30 March 2026
Documentary reveals SA’s skewed food system
With nearly one in five households being food insecure, activists call for urgent action
News | 30 March 2026
Terry Bell was a force for good in the world
Award-winning journalist, activist and author dies aged 84
Obituary | 26 March 2026