January 30
South Africa: Why the Rand Exchange Rate Matters
The Reserve Bank points out that inflation is lower thanks to the strength of the rand Read more »
South Africa: Where Has All Our Money Gone? a Look At Government's Wasted Billions
Auditor-General has condemned "no-consequence culture" in government Read more »
South Africa: 25 Years Ago Their Land Was Taken From Them. They Still Haven't Been Compensated
The community of Ha Rapokolana was moved for the Mohale Dam which supplies water to South Africa Read more »
South Africa: Philippi Massacre - Families to Bury Loved Ones This Weekend
At the memorial service for Mfanelo Songxengo, one of nine victims shot two weeks ago, community members blamed poor policing for the murders Read more »
South Africa: Touring Cape Town's Secret Underground Tunnels
The water flows all year round in the historic canals under the city's streets Read more »
January 29
Lesotho: Call to Scrap 'Apartheid-Era' Passport Control With Lesotho
A human rights organisation has petitioned South Africa's Parliament to scrap passports at Lesotho borders Read more »
South Africa: Parents Exhume Son's Remains Five Years After State Mistakenly Buried Him
In 2021, Msindisi Phike was buried by the state as a pauper while his family was still waiting for his DNA results to be completed Read more »
South Africa: Film Workers Blame Pretoria for Bringing Industry 'To Its Knees'
People working in the film and television industry protested outside the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) in Pretoria on Thursday. They gathered under the… Read more »
Lesotho: Lesotho's Failed Multi-Million Rand High-Altitude Sports Centre
The decaying Rapokolana facility was built in 2005 but has never been fully operational. It is a missed opportunity for athletes from South Africa and Lesotho. Read more »
South Africa: Leticia Nquma Has Been Warned She'll Be Evicted Soon. but She's Still Painting Her Shack Pink
Dozens of families in Sinqawunqawu, Cape Town, live under the threat of eviction from land owned by Shoprite Read more »
January 28
South Africa: Government Is Killing the Film Industry, Say Protesters
Hundreds of industry professionals marched in Cape Town calling for a meeting with trade and industry minister Read more »
South Africa: State Is Blocking Access to Sassa Grants, Argue Activists
The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) and the #PayTheGrants campaign want the Supreme Court of Appeal to dismiss government's appeal Read more »
South Africa: Keep Your Teacher, We Don't Want Her, Parents Tell Education Department
Parents demand removal of Eastern Cape school principal Read more »
South Africa: Family Demands Answers After Teen Drowns in Mining Pit
It is unclear who owns the land where the accident occurred. Police have called for assistance. Read more »
South Africa: Philippi Remembers Massacre Victims
Nine people were killed in a shooting at a tavern last Saturday Read more »
South Africa: Upgrades to Polokwane Taxi Rank Delayed for Months
Polokwane municipality says R36-million project will be completed by March 2026 Read more »
January 27
South Africa: 250 Learners Share Three Pit Toilets At This Eastern Cape School
Fama Primary School in Flagstaff is falling apart Read more »
South Africa: Families Return Home After Fleeing Zama Zama Violence
Hundreds of people spent two weeks in a community hall in Randfontein after armed gangs terrorised the informal settlement of Sporong Read more »
South Africa: Polokwane Residents to Live With Sewage Stench for Another Two Years At Least
Upgrades to the wastewater treatment works delayed until 2028/29 after contractor terminated for poor performance Read more »
January 26
South Africa: Living in Limbo - Eight Years Later Families Are Still in Community Hall
City says it has "identified possible relocation areas" but gives no timeline Read more »
South Africa: SRD Grant Increase Is 'Simply Unaffordable' Says Treasury
Government appeals ruling that R370 grant regulations are unconstitutional and unlawful Read more »
Lesotho: Three Accused of Stealing From Lesotho Organisation for the Blind
Trio appeared in court on Friday Read more »
South Africa: Why Is UCT's Jagger Library Still Boarded Up?
Future of the building, gutted by fire almost five years ago, is still being discussed Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town Backtracks On Closing Pools During Week
The City says it's piloting new operating days to now run from Wednesdays to Sundays until April Read more »
South Africa: Teenager in Court for Murder of Nine People
At least two other suspects in Philippi mass shooting still at large Read more »
