One tap for 1,000 families. And it’s been dry for seven years
Eastern Cape villagers say they have given up asking their councillors for help
News | 20 July 2023
Victory for Abahlali and the Sheffield shack dwellers
KwaDukuza Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has agreed to include over 300 households from the settlement in a new housing project
News | 20 July 2023
City of Cape Town has built fewer than 20 social housing units in the inner city in six years, say activists
City says it has made more than 32,000 square metres of land available but there are challenges, including “hijacking” of buildings
News | 19 July 2023
Pay R10,000 or face a year in prison, court tells former SJC leader
Xolani Klaas pleaded guilty to fraudulently selling a cellphone that belonged to the organisation
News | 19 July 2023
Flood victim Maria Mokgethi just wants a bit of help to rebuild her life
She and scores of others have been living in a community hall since February when floods destroyed their shacks in Tshwane
News | 19 July 2023
Painting, knitting and cooking: Mandela Day brings people together
Activities ranged from painting an animal clinic, knitting for charity and taking free health services to the doorsteps of elderly people
By Liezl Human, Sandiso Phaliso and Tsoanelo Sefoloko
News | 18 July 2023
Registrar to fight court decision allowing Simunye Workers’ Forum to register as a trade union
Labour Court ruling cannot go unchallenged, says Registrar of Labour Relations
Law | 18 July 2023
VIDEO: Why students are protesting against NSFAS
University students across the country are protesting. They claim they have not been paid by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). This video explains what led to the protests.
Video | 18 July 2023
Court dismisses Dr Nandipha’s application for leave to appeal
Judge finds Nandipha’s appeal has no reasonable prospect for success
By Daniel Steyn
Brief | 18 July 2023