February 29
South Africa: Doctor in Lottery Circumcision Scandal Fails to Challenge Probe
A Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigation into National Lottery Commission (NLC) funding for a dodgy circumcision project is back on track. Pretoria Doctor John Marite has… Read more »
South Africa: Rescue On the Beach - Easy-to-Use Devices Placed On Popular Beaches Could Save Lives
Automated External Defibrillators and simple airway devices can be used by bystanders to help victims of cardiac arrest and drowning Read more »
South Africa: Photographing an Eviction in Cape Town
I placed a GoPro on my camera to show what's happening from a photographer's perspective Read more »
South Africa: NUMSA Protests in Support of Suspended Putco Workers
Putco concerned by how long CCMA process is taking Read more »
February 28
South Africa: Prasa Relocation of Railway Line Occupiers Was Illegal, Claims City of Cape Town
Parliament hears that City issued a contravention notice to rail agency, despite being part of relocation discussions Read more »
South Africa: Soweto Households Without Electricity for Seven Months
Premier blames Eskom for delays Read more »
South Africa: Echoes of District Six Evictions in Case Before the Constitutional Court
Judges question City of Cape Town about eviction of Bromwell Street tenants Read more »
South Africa: Hundreds of Ethekwini Municipal Workers March for Higher Wages
But stoppage fell short of SAMWU's plan for a city-wide shutdown, says municipality Read more »
February 29
South Africa: Judges Grapple With Use of 'Ma Se P...'
Court considers nuances of grammar in decision to acquit man Read more »
February 28
South Africa: Joburg Theatre Puts Democracy in the Spotlight
Actors are getting school children to think about what leadership entails Read more »
February 27
South Africa: Small-Scale Fishers Could Be Allowed to Catch New Species
Department of Fisheries says it welcomes suggestions Read more »
South Africa: 'I Want to Put My Head On the Block' - Minister Senzo Mchunu Promises Angry Ethekwini Residents Tap Water By April
Some parts of eThekwini have been without water for seven years Read more »
South Africa: Emalahleni Municipality Wants to Evict Families in 'Illegal' Township
Many of the families live in brick and mortar homes. But the municipality says these structures are unlawful and wants them to be demolished Read more »
February 26
South Africa: Botshabelo Protestors Clash With Police As They Make 'Desperate Plea' to Authorities
Mayor Gregory Nthatisi to meet with community "soon" Read more »
South Africa: Four People Shot On Public Works Property in Wynberg
Two days prior to the shooting, Parliament recommended the property become a drug rehabilitation centre Read more »
South Africa: City of Tshwane Mum On 'Investigation' Into Illegal Suburb
Leeuwfontein developer and residents say the City has never contacted them Read more »
South Africa: Bheki Cele Accuses Randfontein Protesters of Being a Construction Mafia
Eleven people to apply for bail after being arrested on 13 February Read more »
South Africa: Makhanda Students Burn Paper in Protest Against NSFAS
Three days of protest because allowances are now paid directly to landlords Read more »
South Africa: Unemployed Doctors March to Union Buildings
They are calling for the president to intervene and make sure medical professionals are employed Read more »
February 22
South Africa: Limpopo Royal Family Feud Could Change Customary Law
Courts to rule on key issues linked to succession Read more »
South Africa: Lawyers' Council Defends Its Handling of Rogue Lawyer
"The matters have been seriously litigated and time consuming. However, that is the nature of the legal process" - Legal Practice Council chairperson Read more »
February 21
South Africa: Increase Tax On Sugary Drinks to Fund an Increase in Social Grants, Say Activists
Higher sugar tax would also save on health care Read more »
South Africa: We Are Living in a Desert, Say Qwaqwa Residents
More than 140,000 households are struggling with a minimal water supply or no tap water at all Read more »
South Africa: Shack Dwellers Hope for Subsidised Solar Power
The City of Cape Town is considering partnering with alternative energy providers for informal settlements Read more »
February 22
South Africa: Lottery's Looted R9.5-Million Would Have Made All the Difference to Limpopo Cyclists
Tata ma millions, tata to the chances of rural sports stars Read more »