January 12, 2023
South Africa: City Withdraws Workers After Crew Robbed Yet Again in Philippi
Workers will only return when being escorted by "already overstretched" law enforcement officers Read more »
December 21, 2022
South Africa: Activist Challenges Law That Bars Naming Accused in Rape Cases
Caroline Peters wants a section of the Criminal Procedure Act declared unconstitutional and invalid Read more »
December 19, 2022
South Africa: R27-Million From Lottery but Six Years Later Rehab Still Not Operational
A leaked investigation report finds that value of construction work falls short of the funds paid by the NLC Read more »
December 15, 2022
South Africa: Tembisa Hospital CEO and Senior Officials Must Face Disciplinary Action, Tribunal Rules
Shonisani Lethole died after he had not been fed for days Read more »
December 12, 2022
South Africa: Human Rights Report Shows Need to Decriminalise Sex Workers, Says NGO
The South African government plans to decriminalise sex work, a move expected to give sex workers some protection Read more »
December 13, 2022
South Africa: Church Leaders Sometimes Cover Up Domestic Violence, Say Speakers At Workshop
"Women are told to pray and fast, but men are not told to stop beating their wives" Read more »
South Africa: Somali Owners Close Spaza Shops As Crime Rises in Gqeberha
Police are no longer trusted by many immigrants Read more »
December 12, 2022
South Africa: Athlone Fire Victims Sleep Outside Months Later
Residents contest list of names given to the City's Disaster Risk Management Centre Read more »
South Africa: 'Bizarre' Case Reveals That Magistrates Lack Training
Man convicted without having pleaded or charges being put to him Read more »
December 08, 2022
South Africa: Metrorail Central Line Occupiers Protest Over Delays
Siyahlala and Philippi shack dwellers appeal to Cape Town mayor to get things moving Read more »
December 09, 2022
South Africa: Sex Workers Tell Minister Police Rape, Rob and Abuse Them
Bill to decriminalise sex work released Read more »
December 07, 2022
South Africa: Parliament Silent On MPs Implicated in PRASA Corruption
Formal complaint was sent by #UniteBehind to ethics committee in September Read more »
South Africa: ConCourt Did Not Legalise Weed in the Workplace, Labour Court Rules
Employers have the right to enforce zero-tolerance policies outlawing the use of cannabis Read more »
December 06, 2022
South Africa: New Full-Time Lotteries Boss to Be Appointed Early Next Year
GroundUp has learned that Jodi Scholtz will take over as Commissioner of the National Lotteries Commission Read more »
South Africa: Information Regulator Bares Its Teeth in Music Royalties Investigation
The South African music industry lacks transparency and accountability, says regulator Read more »
South Africa: Sex Workers Welcome Government's Decriminalisation Plans
"Many sex workers have died and this bill will save many lives" Read more »
December 02, 2022
South Africa: Police Are Preying On Immigrants, Say Human Rights Organisations
Immigrants are not reporting crimes or seeking assistance from law enforcement as they fear extortion or deportation Read more »
South Africa: Domestic Workers Urge Ramaphosa to Sign Compensation Bill Into Law
The legislation was sent to the president more than two months ago Read more »
December 01, 2022
South Africa: Postbank Loses Over R18-Million to Cybercrime Attacks
Most of the money stolen came from the SASSA beneficiary grant payment system, says CEO Read more »
November 30, 2022
South Africa: Senior Lotteries Staff Suspended As Corruption Crackdown Gains Momentum
Key officials in the firing line Read more »
November 29, 2022
South Africa: Hanover Park Women March to End Recent Spate of Violence
"The government has failed me and so many other families" says mother of gang victim Read more »
November 28, 2022
South Africa: Prisons Watchdog Needs Sharper Teeth
Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services is struggling for independence Read more »
November 23, 2022
South Africa: Social Development Department Is Biased Against Adoptions, Says Judge
Department and social workers get a tongue lashing from High Court Read more »
South Africa: Stellenbosch Backyarders Threaten to Occupy Golf Course
Backyard Dwellers' Forum say they've been left out while others are housed Read more »
South Africa: Crime Is Harming Business in Mitchells Plain, Say Traders
Stall holders want the City to do more to deal with competition from traders without permits Read more »