September 20
South Africa: Cape Town Lawyer Accused of Racially Motivated Attack Takes the Stand
Gary Trappler says he's a "nosy neighbour", not a tyre slasher Read more »
South Africa: It's a Dangerous Job, but We Have to Do It, Says Neighbourhood Crime Fighter
The City of Cape Town Neighbourhood Watch Support Programme has just expanded its training programme Read more »
September 19
South Africa: The Rights of Prisoners Must Be Protected, Even If We Dislike Them
Solitary confinement is torture Read more »
South Africa: Court Sets Aside Conviction in Dagga Case
The magistrate had relied on a section of the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act that was declared unconstitutional almost 30 years ago Read more »
South Africa: Eviction Looms for 3,000 Shackdwellers in Tshwane
Residents of Mahlangu informal settlement face an uncertain future Read more »
September 18
South Africa: Thabo Bester and Hundreds of Other Prisoners Kept in Unlawful Conditions, Says Inspectorate
Report argues that solitary confinement is a form of torture Read more »
September 19
South Africa: Bonteheuwel Learners On the March
Drum majorettes drill their squad for competition Read more »
September 18
South Africa: Court Ruling On Asylum Seekers Welcomed
Judge prohibits Home Affairs officials deporting people who intend to apply for asylum Read more »
South Africa: Why the Woolies Boss Was Paid 1,300 Times As Much As a Shopfloor Worker
Report by Just Share exposes pay gaps in the retail and wholesale sector Read more »
September 17
South Africa: Hundreds of Limpopo Villagers March to Eskom to Demand an End to Load Reduction
They blame illegal connections for their electricity troubles and want Eskom to intervene Read more »
South Africa: E-Hailing Drivers On Strike in Cape Town
Drivers want the government to intervene to improve their conditions Read more »
South Africa: Death Toll Rises to Seven After Police Swoop On Informal Gold Miners
Some miners have already gone back to work to earn money and repatriate the bodies of their colleagues Read more »
September 16
South Africa: Court Postpones Decision On Hospital Security Guard Strike
Labour Court to rule on Friday over Golden Security guard strike at Heideveld Day Hospital in Cape Town Read more »
September 17
South Africa: Live Wires Litter Streets of Refilwe Township in Tshwane
Two cows have been electrocuted Read more »
September 16
South Africa: Sex Workers Celebrate Pride in Cape Town
The event aimed to counter discrimination and stigma Read more »
South Africa: R70-Million Spent On Four Projects Left Unfinished in the Eastern Cape
Kumkani Mhlontlo municipality refuses to give adequate explanations as residents and councillors raise questions Read more »
South Africa: Philippi Library Remains Closed More Than a Year After Robbery and Vandalism
City of Cape Town says it currently has no budget, but is committed to fixing the library Read more »
September 11
South Africa: Premier Loses Court Bid to End Mister Sweet Strike
Strike continues after Labour Court ruling Read more »
September 12
South Africa: Limpopo Teacher Scammed Out of Her Savings
Thebe Investment Corporation warns against fraudsters using its name Read more »
September 11
South Africa: Durban Police Brutality Case Postponed Yet Again
The trial of 17 police officers for the death of Regan Naidoo in 2018 has been postponed repeatedly for years now Read more »
South Africa: Former Lottery Boss Is Delaying Forfeiture of Assets Worth Millions of Rands
Pretoria High Court postpones application by the National Prosecuting Authority Read more »
South Africa: Prasa Appeals Against Court Instruction to Return Material Belonging to Land Occupiers
Last week, the Western Cape gave PRASA 24 hours to return the group's belongings or build them temporary housing Read more »
September 10
South Africa: Cars Destroyed By Fire in Free State Government Pound
Owners find their cars burned to cinders Read more »
South Africa: Prasa Accused of Contempt of Court
The rail agency was ordered to restore shelter to people it evicted from Cape Town Foreshore in August Read more »
September 09
South Africa: Woman in Wheelchair Narrowly Escapes Death in Dunoon Shack Fire
Nearly 50 people left homeless Read more »