PRASA denies paying gangster-linked companies in Cape Town
But amaBhungane disputes “straw-man” findings
News | 5 August 2026
Families’ 8-year battle for housing is over
The group living in a community hall in Cape Town have been resettled
Brief | 5 August 2026
Western Cape police do not have enough rape evidence kits, MP warns
Despite new stock reaching Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences units, politicians say it is a fraction of what is needed
News | 31 July 2026
Gugulethu residents refuse to share land with Observatory occupiers
Families from Masonwabe reject City of Cape Town plan; say they waited 14 years for land they must now share with people from Singabalapha
News | 30 July 2026
In photos: Fire guts 60 homes in Hout Bay
“We’re breathing and living in fires here” says Imizamo Yethu fire victim
Brief | 29 July 2026
Residents lay criminal charges against Theewaterskloof over illegal waste dump
Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs says the municipality ignored a formal directive to remedy the situation
By Rasaad Adams
Brief | 29 July 2026
Church band instruments worth R100,000 stolen and sold for scrap
Cape Town youth brass band pleads for help
News | 28 July 2026
Two years and counting: police torture case postponed again
Three officers are charged with torturing Juma Igiraneza in November 2023
Brief | 27 July 2026
Four years ago their son was brought home dead in a police van. They want answers.
George and Sally van Rooyen say the justice system has failed them
News | 25 July 2026