January 20, 2023
South Africa: Murder At Mangaung Prison - Leaked Report Shows 'Facebook Rapist' Was Dead Before a Fire Broke Out in His Cell
Leaked documents show that Thabo Bester was already dead before a fire broke out in his cell Read more »
South Africa: Mantashe's Axing of Peter Becker Was Unconstitutional, Rules Court
Becker served on the National Nuclear Regulatory Board Read more »
South Africa: Dust, Flying Rocks, Deafening Noise - Blasting Is a Nightmare for People Living Near Mines
Here's what government can do about it Read more »
January 18, 2023
South Africa: Operation Dudula Chases Immigrants Away From Joburg Clinic
Patients told to get health care "in their own countries" Read more »
South Africa: Stocks of Snake Antivenom Are Dangerously Low, Experts Warn
Doctors wait at least six months for orders of vital snake polyvalent antivenom Read more »
January 17, 2023
South Africa: Leading Law Firm Ordered to Pay Victim of Cyber Crime
Court judgment has consequences for companies that invoice via email Read more »
January 13, 2023
South Africa: SAPS Must Pay Damages to Senior Officer Falsely Accused of Racism
R300,000 in compensation awarded to senior police officer Read more »
South Africa: Undocumented Children Struggle to Find Schools
Instead of being in school some beg at traffic lights Read more »
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 »