Woman “wrongly” sentenced to 16 years for drug dealing must be immediately released
Beaufort West magistrate committed a litany of errors in sentencing says High Court
Law | 11 September 2023
Farm workers march against pesticides
They call on European company to stop exporting EU-banned pesticides to South Africa
By Liezl Human
News | 9 September 2023
Loved ones who perished in the Joburg building fire
We spoke to surviving relatives at the Hofland Community Centre shelter
News | 8 September 2023
Zimbabweans in SA march to demand elections be nullified
“We just want to go home,” protesters chanted
By Chris Gilili
Brief | 8 September 2023
Grant recipients have to take loans because of “payment glitch”
“It’s my only source of income” says pensioner
By Daniel Steyn, Ella Morrison, Loyiso Dyongman, Tsoanelo Sefoloko and Thamsanqa Mbovane
News | 8 September 2023
Cape Town proceeds with rail dispute despite President’s assurances
Cyril Ramaphosa has told Parliament rail devolution is on track. The City of Cape Town disagrees.
News | 8 September 2023
Mayor’s response to electricity rates protest fails to satisfy Swellendam residents
Swellendam mayor met residents on Tuesday, but issues remain unresolved
News | 8 September 2023
Makhanda without a post office since July
People from the town and surrounding areas are having to travel to Port Alfred
News | 8 September 2023
Half a cabbage is a meal for seven people as hunger grips the Eastern Cape
Gift of the Givers says it’s inundated with calls for help
By Sonia A. Rao
News | 7 September 2023