September 19
South Africa: Court Sets Aside Conviction in Dagga Case
The magistrate had relied on a section of the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act that was declared unconstitutional almost 30 years ago Read more »
South Africa: Eviction Looms for 3,000 Shackdwellers in Tshwane
Residents of Mahlangu informal settlement face an uncertain future Read more »
South Africa: Grannies Battle Water Shortage in Kariega
Toilets are dirty and washing piles up after a month without running water Read more »
South Africa: Bonteheuwel Learners On the March
Drum majorettes drill their squad for competition Read more »
September 18
South Africa: Thabo Bester and Hundreds of Other Prisoners Kept in Unlawful Conditions, Says Inspectorate
Report argues that solitary confinement is a form of torture Read more »
South Africa: Court Ruling On Asylum Seekers Welcomed
Judge prohibits Home Affairs officials deporting people who intend to apply for asylum Read more »
South Africa: West Coast Fishers Say Fishing Policy Is Crippling Them
Saldanha and Langebaan fishers say they barely make a livelihood from their quotas Read more »
South Africa: Are South Africa's Dams Safe? Government Does Not Know
A lack of qualified inspectors and low compliance with safety reports raises concerns in Parliament Read more »
South Africa: Why the Woolies Boss Was Paid 1,300 Times As Much As a Shopfloor Worker
Report by Just Share exposes pay gaps in the retail and wholesale sector Read more »
September 17
South Africa: Hundreds of Limpopo Villagers March to Eskom to Demand an End to Load Reduction
They blame illegal connections for their electricity troubles and want Eskom to intervene Read more »
South Africa: E-Hailing Drivers On Strike in Cape Town
Drivers want the government to intervene to improve their conditions Read more »
South Africa: Pensioners Allowed Back On Community Works Programme
Department of Co-operative Governance reverses decision to end contracts of about 35,000 employees who also get old age grants Read more »
South Africa: Death Toll Rises to Seven After Police Swoop On Informal Gold Miners
Some miners have already gone back to work to earn money and repatriate the bodies of their colleagues Read more »
South Africa: Ethekwini Municipality Mum On Investigation Into Company Selling Water Illegally
Municipality pledges to buy 100 water trucks to end its need to hire them Read more »
South Africa: Live Wires Litter Streets of Refilwe Township in Tshwane
Two cows have been electrocuted Read more »
September 16
South Africa: Hundreds Protest in Ballito Over Poor Living Conditions
The march was led by Abahali baseMjondolo Read more »
South Africa: Court Postpones Decision On Hospital Security Guard Strike
Labour Court to rule on Friday over Golden Security guard strike at Heideveld Day Hospital in Cape Town Read more »
South Africa: Extortionists Now Targeting Social Workers
Western Cape social development department had to spend R20-million on overtime to double-up social workers operating in high-risk areas Read more »
South Africa: Sex Workers Celebrate Pride in Cape Town
The event aimed to counter discrimination and stigma Read more »
South Africa: R70-Million Spent On Four Projects Left Unfinished in the Eastern Cape
Kumkani Mhlontlo municipality refuses to give adequate explanations as residents and councillors raise questions Read more »
South Africa: Philippi Library Remains Closed More Than a Year After Robbery and Vandalism
City of Cape Town says it currently has no budget, but is committed to fixing the library Read more »
September 13
South Africa: Factory Forced to Relocate From Free State to Gauteng Because of Electricity Outages
NLG Gloves has been in Harrismith since 1993 and employed 71 people from surrounding communities. Read more »
South Africa: SIU Takes Aim At Ballooning Dodgy Medical Litigation That Is Costing the Government Billions
One law firm submitted claims of nearly R500-million against the Eastern Cape health department Read more »
South Africa: Loadshedding Is Not Over in Cape Town's Deep South
Unplanned power outages plague residents and small businesses near Cape Point Read more »
September 12
South Africa: Cutting of 2,400 Teacher Posts Questioned in Western Cape Parliament
MEC for education David Maynier insists it is an "absolute last resort" Read more »