August 11, 2023
South Africa: Dysfunctional Makana Municipality Slammed By Minister
Municipality spent just 58% of its budget says Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs minister Read more »
South Africa: One Dead and Two Injured in Limpopo Prison Riot
Torture and assault by prison wardens are among the allegations made by prisoners Read more »
South Africa: Court Was Wrong to Release Woman From Curatorship, Full Bench Rules
The Western Cape High Court has overturned an order by Judge Nolundi Nyati releasing a woman from the control of a curator bonis Read more »
August 10, 2023
South Africa: Taxi Strike - Women March to Demand End to Violence and Looting
Philippi marchers call for City of Cape Town to use its CCTV cameras to bring the perpetrators of crimes committed this week to book Read more »
South Africa: 'Disgraceful' Conduct of State Attorney to Be Reported to Minister of Justice
High Court slams "outrageous" attempt by Gauteng MEC to rescind an order that the MEC was liable for a multi-million rand damages claim Read more »
South Africa: Taxi Council Ends Cape Town Strike
Update at 20:52 on Thursday 10 August: “SANTACO has published a statement saying: “It is with profound relief that we announce the immediate cessation of the Stay Away.… Read more »
South Africa: How the Taxi Industry Works in the Western Cape
Here are facts on how big the industry is, how much drivers make, and the taxi industry's role in crime Read more »
South Africa: Taxi Strike - Townships Endure Severe Shortages and Price Hikes
"Bakeries are no longer distributing bread because it is not safe in the townships." Read more »
South Africa: Cape Law Enforcement Officer's Trial Delayed Due to Taxi Strike
Most cases were delayed at Wynberg Magistrates Court on Tuesday as staff and interpreters struggled to get to work Read more »
August 08, 2023
South Africa: Taxi Strike Death Toll Mounts As Police Minister, Cape Town Mayor Hit Stalemate
Five people have died in incidents related to the taxi strike, announces police minister Bheki Cele Read more »
South Africa: 'Alex Mafia' Case - Judge Urges People to Complain to the Press Ombud Rather Than the Courts
Judge Ingrid Opperman says Lemane Sithole and Michael Maile's application "abused the court process" Read more »
South Africa: Taxi Council Must Prove It Took Reasonable Steps to Stop Violence, Rules Court
SANTACO will have to show it complied with an interdict and is not in contempt of court Read more »
South Africa: Stop Judge Makhubele From Milking the State and Delaying Justice
State capture-accused officials cannot be allowed to use the State Attorney as an ATM, write Zackie Achmat and Zukiswa Vuka Read more »
South Africa: Jobless Residents Clean Up Rubbish Dumps in Nyanga East
Volunteers work from 9am to 1pm on weekdays Read more »
South Africa: Durban Homeowners Withhold Rates Payments to Protest Rates Hike
Homeowners say the eThekwini municipality's 2023/2024 budget does not take into account the inclusive needs of ratepayers. Read more »
South Africa: Lack of Mining Jobs Spurs Protest in Kagiso
Pan African Resources says it will not give in to the "equivalent of a construction mafia" Read more »
South Africa: Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana Allege Inhumane Treatment While in Custody
Bester says possessions, which he claims are worth R40-million, were confiscated during his arrest Read more »
South Africa: Philippi Library Closes After Robbery and Vandalism
"Why vandalise a library that your sister, brother and child needs?" asks ward councillor Read more »
South Africa: Millions Spent and Seven Years Later Hawkers Still Sit Without Stalls
Only 60 of 320 stalls were built yet Mbhashe municipality paid the contractor Read more »
August 07, 2023
South Africa: Taxi Strike - City of Cape Town Granted Urgent Interdict Against Taxi Council
"Stop this madness as soon as possible," says Judge Read more »
South Africa: Taxi Drivers Chase School Children in Day of Violence in Cape Town
Truck driver describes his narrow escape after his vehicle was torched by mob Read more »
South Africa: Domestic Workers Battle With Workplace Compensation Despite Landmark Ruling in 2020
Over 100 domestic workers marched to the Union Buildings in Tshwane on Friday Read more »
South Africa: Family Demand Justice for Teen Shot Dead During Protest
"Not a single government official has come here to show their sympathy" laments Karabo Chaka's uncle Read more »
South Africa: After a Month of No Refuse Collection, Dunoon Residents March to Municipal Offices
Subcouncil 3 manager says area is too volatile to render services Read more »
South Africa: Country is Woefully Short of Judges
The government needs to act quickly and provide more money to recruit more judges Read more »