Sick of waiting, Khayelitsha informal settlements demand electrification
Community activists want the City and Eskom to form a comprehensive team to electrify almost a dozen settlements
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 7 August 2025
Small news companies pin their hopes on new Google fund. But already there’s controversy
Large chunk of R114-million fund to go to administrators
By Liezl Human
News | 7 August 2025
Nelson Mandela Bay’s failed multi-billion-rand bus service
Millions spent on refurbishments, but only six buses are running
News | 7 August 2025
More than 80 to a class at Elim High
The school has over 2,000 learners and has been asking for additional classrooms since 2007
By Thembi Siaga
Brief | 7 August 2025
Tshwane municipal workers demand salary increases
Union says 3.5% and 5.4% increases were promised in 2021 and 2023
Brief | 6 August 2025
Model prisoner sues minister for contempt of court after 22 years behind bars without parole
Tebogo Modise was recommended for parole in 2019 but remains in prison despite a court order demanding reasons for his continued incarceration
News | 6 August 2025
In photos: Rare birds at the Joburg Zoo
The zoo is involved in various conservation projects
Photo Essay | 6 August 2025
Transgender prisoners challenge prison authorities
Correctional Services has developed a standard operating procedure for transgender prisoners, but rights organisations are concerned about implementation
By Elna Schütz
News | 6 August 2025
Board of Deputies conflates Judaism and Zionism
Views expressed by the official voice of South African Jewry are out of step with many Jews who are horrified by Israel’s actions in Gaza
Opinion | 6 August 2025