April 08, 2023
South Africa: Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana Arrested in Tanzania
The couple had several passports in their possession with different names Read more »
April 05, 2023
South Africa: Bid to Seize ANC Assets After Failure to Pay U.S.$5.5 Million Bill
KwaZulu-Natal marketing company has still not been paid for election posters and banners provided four years ago Read more »
April 04, 2023
South Africa: Cleaners in a Durban Township Say They Use Their Own Money to Fix Broken Toilets
The eThekwini Municipality says it will investigate claims that janitors don't have materials and that most of the toilets in the settlement are broken Read more »
South Africa: Parliamentary Briefing On Thabo Bester Postponed After G4S No-Show
"Accountability to Parliament is not optional," says committee chair Read more »
April 03, 2023
South Africa: Is Prasa Using Lawyers Unlawfully?
Rail agency uses firm not on its legal panel despite warnings by National Treasury Read more »
South Africa: Social Workers Attacked and Under Severe Strain in Cape Town Communities
Western Cape will hire an extra 247 social workers for the coming financial year Read more »
March 22, 2023
South Africa: Immigration Activists Launch Detention Hotline As Calls for Help Increase
Lawyers for Human Rights say they deal with at least 35 calls per day Read more »
March 31, 2023
South Africa: Canoe Polo - Stellenbosch Farm Children Paddle to Success
Four players will be representing South Africa at the Junior International Championships Read more »
March 30, 2023
South Africa: Sex Workers and Allies Rally in Cape Town, Demand Full Decriminalisation
Decriminalisation will address the stigma sex workers face in this country, organisations say Read more »
South Africa: How Will Next Year's Elections Work? It's Confusing
The Electoral Amendment Bill has serious flaws Read more »
March 29, 2023
South Africa: The Maths That Helped South Africa Tackle HIV
UCT epidemiologist Leigh Johnson delivered GroundUp and Bertha House's third Science for the People seminar Read more »
March 28, 2023
South Africa: Joburg Teens Bring Constitution Hill to Life With Hip-Hop
"In Hillbrow where we live, it's easier for a child to join a life of crime... I was really excited to see them perform" says parent Read more »
South Africa: Concern in Parliament Over Slow Pace of Prosecutions for Lottery Corruption
"We hear a lot of investigation this, investigation that, but we don't see anyone going to jail" says MP Read more »
South Africa: Unemployment the Main Cause of Homelessness in Tshwane, Report Finds
Survey counted 4,177 homeless people in the city Read more »
South Africa: Community Protest At Court to Demand Release of Local 'Crime Fighters'
At least 16 people linked to a crime-fighting group face charges of assaulting suspected criminals in Butterworth Read more »
March 27, 2023
South Africa: Taking Intellectual Disability Awareness Month to the Finish Line
The annual event raises awareness and support Read more »
South Africa: Family and Friends of Murdered Phelokazi Mqathanya Unveil Mural in Khayelitsha
"We cannot continue to be killed by faceless people" says Free Gender leader Read more »
South Africa: Langa Land Claimants Accuse Government of Divide and Rule
But deputy minister says delays in handing over the land are the result of disagreements between claimants Read more »
March 24, 2023
South Africa: Kwazulu-Natal School Closed After Teachers Threatened
School in Nquthu to re-open on Monday with new security measures Read more »
South Africa: Saccawu Members March to Parliament
Union wants government to intervene in dispute with Makro Read more »
South Africa: Tensions Brew Between Coloured and Black Communities in Nigel Over Housing Occupation
"Our government has succeeded in dividing us as a people because we are now fighting against each other because of the mess it created" Read more »
South Africa: Crammed Mobile Classrooms With No Electricity in Mamelodi School
Staff room has also been converted into a classroom Read more »
March 22, 2023
South Africa: Refugee Organisations in South Africa Encouraged to Speak With One Voice
South Africa Refugee-Led Network celebrated Human Rights Day on Tuesday Read more »
March 23, 2023
South Africa: DA Leaders Should Follow Premier Winde's Example On Vaccines
Inviting a British anti-vaxxer and sending mixed messages, especially during a measles outbreak, is endangering public health Read more »
South Africa: Zuma's Attack On the Media Won't Work
We stand with Karyn Maughan Read more »