2023 in Photos: From the high of winning the World Cup to a devastating inner city fire
A photo of Thabo Bester, officially dead in a prison fire, shopping in Sandton became the story of the year
Photo Essay | 18 December 2023
South Africa: key statistics ahead of the 2024 elections
Here is how we’re doing on unemployment, murder, housing, life-expectancy and social grants
Explainer | 18 December 2023
Cape Town’s railway occupiers are being moved but there are snags with water and sanitation supply
Some people occupying the Central Line are now refusing to be moved until service issues are resolved
News | 14 December 2023
Get rid of leaf blowers: they pollute and their purpose is dubious
Many use two-stroke engines which are an environmental hazard
Science | 14 December 2023
One of Cape Town’s few free rehab centres has closed its doors to adults
Concerns over further budget cuts and their impact on access to rehabilitation
News | 14 December 2023
A woman was raped in 2010. It’s almost 2024 and her damages case is still in court
Andy Kawa is suing the police for millions of rands for negligence
News | 14 December 2023
South Africa cracks down on Zimbabwean children entering the country to visit their parents
Border Management Authority claims of “human trafficking” of children across the Beitbridge border appear unfounded
By Daniel Steyn, Joseph Chirume and Bernard Chiguvare
News | 13 December 2023
Small farmer makes a comeback after devastating floods
Genadendal farmer Johannes Arendse sells his produce in Cape Town
By Liezl Human
News | 13 December 2023
Victory for union at chicken plant
Workers celebrate as Rainbow Chicken agrees to recognise union
By Liezl Human
Brief | 13 December 2023