July 07, 2025
South Africa: Minister Appoints Ten New Lottery Grant Assessors After Year-Long Delay
NLC says applications backlog has been cleared and future applications will be assessed within 150 days Read more »
South Africa: R370 Grant Beneficiaries in Tsakane Haven't Been Paid in Months
SASSA says it will investigate the problem Read more »
South Africa: Explainer - Affordable Housing in Cape Town
The City of Cape Town has promised 12,000 affordable homes Read more »
South Africa: Fidelity Fire Service Is Unlawful, Says City of Cape Town
But Fidelity says it is "confident that no existing laws prohibit or restrict" its private service Read more »
July 04, 2025
South Africa: Huge Queues Outside Sassa Offices in Kwamashu
Grant beneficiaries complain they have not received their money Read more »
South Africa: Court Delays Leave Pensioner Locked Out of Her Own Home
Four years later, the unlawful occupants have still not been evicted Read more »
South Africa: Judge Mbenenge Inquiry - Expert Questions Authenticity of Explicit Images
Andiswa Mengo, who made the allegations, said Mbenenge had deleted the pictures, but not before she had saved them on her phone Read more »
South Africa: Hundreds March in Pretoria in Protest Over Blocked IDs
Protesters say their identity documents are still blocked, despite a court judgment Read more »
South Africa: Durban Residents Battle 'Sewage Crisis'
The DA in KwaZulu-Natal is to take the eThekwini municipality to court Read more »
July 03, 2025
South Africa: Extortionists 'Hell-Bent' On Derailing Myciti Bus Project, Says City of Cape Town
Crossroads and Philippi business forums deny City's allegations of intimidation and say they are being sidelined Read more »
South Africa: Police Watchdog Probes Disappearance of Nigerian Immigrant During TV Show
Silas Ani was last seen unconscious during a "drug raid" by police and Sizok'thola presenter Xolani Khumalo in April Read more »
South Africa: Judge Mbenenge's Secretary Testifies in His Defence
Alleged oral sex request under the spotlight at Judicial Conduct Tribunal Read more »
South Africa: Correction Regarding Proethics
Implementation of Press Council ruling Read more »
July 02, 2025
South Africa: Expert Defends Sexual Harassment Finding Against Judge President Mbenenge
Mbenenge was persistent in his requests for nude pictures, says Dr Lisa Vetten Read more »
South Africa: Nurses Suspended After Video of Naked Patient Circulates On Social Media
Residents of Whittlesea in the Eastern Cape stage series of protests over treatment at hospital Read more »
July 01, 2025
South Africa: What the SA Human Rights Commission Is Doing to Advance Queer Rights
SAHRC is involved in a number of initiatives including high-profile litigation Read more »
South Africa: Police Brutality Trial Postponed After Startling Audio Recording Emerges
Murder trial of 14 officers accused in Regan Naidoo's death in custody has been halted due to concerns over procedural irregularities Read more »
South Africa: Judge Mbenenge Coerced Secretary Into Sexual Conversations, Says GBV Expert
Dr Lisa Vetten testified at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal on Monday Read more »
June 30, 2025
South Africa: Giyani's Rotting Market Stalls Still Empty After 14 Years
More than 800 hawkers continue trading without toilets or water Read more »
South Africa: Two People Collapse After Waiting Hours Outside Sassa in Mamelodi
Beneficiaries want shorter waiting times and better service from staff at the office Read more »
South Africa: Court Rejects Appointment of Child Advocate to Investigate Special Needs School
The judge said Blind SA has alternative remedies to address allegations of violence and sexual harassment at Filadelfia Secondary School Read more »
June 29, 2025
South Africa: Court Win for Housing Company That Has Faced Intimidation Campaign
Disbarred advocate and dodgy company tried to take over properties owned by Communicare Read more »
June 26, 2025
South Africa: Late Judgments Have Increased. Here's What's Being Done to Fix the Problem
The Chief Justice plans a full rollout of Court Online for civil matters by 2026 to reduce backlogs Read more »
South Africa: Parents Vow to Keep Children Out of School After Murder of Learner
Demand for scholar transport after 13-year-old Anga Ndema was killed on her way back from school Read more »
June 25, 2025
South Africa: Khayelitsha Residents Take Over SASSA Meeting to Voice Grievances
"What solutions is the minister bringing?" Residents unimpressed by promised visit by Social Development Minister Read more »
