August 02, 2022
South Africa: We'll Fight Eviction, Say Families Living On Joburg Railway Land
Some people have been living on the Braamfontein site for over two decades Read more »
South Africa: 12 Toilets for 3,000 People, So Elderly Couple Use the Bushes
600,000 are people waiting for housing opportunities in the Western Cape Read more »
South Africa: 'It's Survival of the Fittest,' Says Blind Homeless Woman
No homeless shelters or "safe spaces" in Mitchells Plain Read more »
July 22, 2022
South Africa: Murder Victim's Friend Storms Out of Khayelitsha Court As Case Is Postponed Yet Again
Trial of man accused of killing Phelokazi Mqathanya postponed for sixth time since May Read more »
July 12, 2022
South Africa: Build Our Houses or Face Court Action, Community Warns Housing Development Agency
The HDA bought 700 hectares of land near Malmesbury just outside Cape Town eight years ago. But the agency says it was only officially appointed as implementing agent for the… Read more »
July 11, 2022
South Africa: Homeowners Clash With Shack Dwellers Over Electricity in Mfuleni
The City of Cape Town removed illegal connections on Saturday and restored power after a month-long outage Read more »
July 06, 2022
South Africa: For Unakho Kewana, Loadshedding Is Life-Threatening
East London 18-year-old can't breathe properly without her oxygen device Read more »
June 30, 2022
South Africa: Crucial Housing Judgment Still Outstanding After 16 Months. Judiciary Has Failed to Explain Why
Fate of farm dweller facing eviction still in limbo Read more »
June 24, 2022
South Africa: Limpopo Villagers Have to Buy Water With Their Social Grants
Two years ago the water situation in Mtititi was dire. Now it's even worse Read more »
June 23, 2022
South Africa: Activists Takes Government to Court Over 'Unfair' R350 Grant Application Rules
They say at least 10 million applicants are still waiting for their R350 Social Relief of Distress Grant payments since April Read more »
South Africa: Marikana Families Remain in the Dark Five Years After Landmark Ruling
City of Cape Town says its still in the process of buying the parcels of land where about 40,000 people live in Philippi East Read more »
South Africa: As Deadline Approaches Zimbabweans Face a Stark Choice - Start From Zero in a Broken Country or Live Undocumented
From 1 January 2023, hundreds of thousands of Zimbabweans and their children will no longer be able to live, work and go to school legally in the republic Read more »
June 17, 2022
South Africa: High Court Wrong About Law On Foetuses Under 26 Weeks, Concourt Rules
The court refused to confirm a Pretoria High Court ruling that sections of the Births and Deaths Registration Act are unconstitutional Read more »
South Africa: Domestic Workers March in Pretoria for Decent Pay and Benefits
"There is a need for domestic workers to unite and fight for our rights" says worker Read more »
June 15, 2022
South Africa: Flood 'Washes Away' Shacks in Cape Town Nature Reserve
Clean up operations underway across city on Wednesday morning Read more »
June 13, 2022
South Africa: A Crèche Battles to Survive After Cops Fail to Pitch
Teachers say they fear for their and the children's safety Read more »
South Africa: Scientists Sound Alarm On Badly Run Medical Studies
More than half of clinical trials analysed showed a high risk of bias. It was especially bad for drug and alcohol studies. Read more »
South Africa: Government Let Our School Go to Ruins, Say Parents
Lack of fencing around Garret Primary in Gqeberha has caused damage to its infrastructure and is a safety risk for learners and educators Read more »
June 17, 2022
South Africa: Youth Picket, Demand Library Be Opened As Government Promised
The R23-million Lehae Library was meant to open in 2018 Read more »
June 15, 2022
South Africa: Khayelitsha Residents Shelter in Churches After Non-Stop Rain
Hundreds need blankets and food as they are cold and hungry Read more »
June 02, 2022
South Africa: Man Dies After Being Hit By an Electrical Pole During Protest for Electricity
Residents are tired of waiting in the dark for the municipality to fulfil its promises Read more »
June 03, 2022
South Africa: Education Department Told Court That Learners Would Be in School This Week. It Hasn't Happened
Seven learners placed in schools but some cannot get to them Read more »
South Africa: Families Living in Cape Town Nature Reserve Told to Move
Future of Driftsands Nature Reserve uncertain Read more »
May 25, 2022
South Africa: Teen Losing Hope of Finding a Place in High School
Her grandmother says she's has been to the Western Cape Education Department more than ten times over the past two years Read more »
May 10, 2022
South Africa: Waste Plastic Could Beat Coal As an Energy Source
Micro-plastic particles have been found everywhere on earth, from the peak of a remote Antarctic mountain to the deepest part of the ocean. Every place on Earth with breathable air… Read more »