October 12, 2023
South Africa: Almost 4,000 Households Still to Be Moved Off Cape Town Railway Land
While plans for temporary relocation of 891 households occupying the Central Line are making progress, thousands of households remain on the railway Read more »
South Africa: Protest After Joburg Suburb Without Tap Water for Over 50 Days
Frustrated South Hills residents blocked main roads and burnt tyres Read more »
South Africa: No Rubbish Collection for Third Month As Municipal Strike Drags On
Vendors desperate as garbage piles up Read more »
South Africa: People Living With Disabilities March to Musina Municipality for Services and Jobs
"The municipality has no heart for disabled people" says mother with three disabled children Read more »
South Africa: Walter Sisulu Students Spend the Night in Jail After NSFAS Protest
University says it is NSFAS's responsibility to resolve the issue with students Read more »
South Africa: MPs Grill Social Development Over Grant Payments
"If the same findings are coming through, how effective are these enforcement powers of the Auditor-General?" Read more »
October 11, 2023
South Africa: Govt Wants Oil and Gas Exploration to Be Speeded Up
Africa Oil Week panellists discuss opposition to oil and gas at Africa Oil Week Read more »
South Africa: Convict Bester and Alleged Accomplice Magudumana Threaten Court Action to Stop Book Release
Thabo Bester wants to "avoid being prosecuted by and in the media", according to his lawyers Read more »
South Africa: Protests in Cape Town in Solidarity With Palestinians
Dean of St Georges Cathedral calls for peace vigil Read more »
South Africa: Activist Organisation Takes Prasa and Transport Minister to Court
The organisation argues the state has a statutory and constitutional duty to devolve rail to the City of Cape Town Read more »
South Africa: MPs Blast Post Office and Postbank Leadership
"I don't see a clear way forward. What I see is yet another failed entity" says MP Read more »
South Africa: Thabo Bester Escape - Trial to Start in February 2024
Charges against three of the 12 accused have been withdrawn Read more »
South Africa: Decision Expected By End of Year On People Living On the Streets of Central Cape Town
Court judgment in eviction hearing reserved Read more »
South Africa: Book Extract - How Thabo Bester Murdered Nomfundo Tyhulu
The Thabo Bester Story is on sale today Read more »
South Africa: Meet the Disabled South African Dancer Who Wowed Britain's Got Talent
"When people see you on stage it's not like, 'Aw that's so cute!' but they see the actual performance. And then [you] steal the show." Read more »
October 10, 2023
South Africa: Illegal Electricity Connections Are 'Spiralling Out of Control' - City of Cape Town
Loadshedding has made the problem worse Read more »
South Africa: Flying the Kite for Mental Health
The annual Cape Mental Health kite event was held at Heideveld Sports Field on Tuesday Read more »
South Africa: Homeless People Moved to Tshwane Hall During Covid Lockdown Refuse to Leave
City says Centurion hall "is becoming a health and safety hazard" Read more »
South Africa: Transit Camp for Fire Victims Burns Down in Durban
60 families left homeless after a fire in Foreman informal settlement on Sunday Read more »
South Africa: People Dig Out Cape Town Bridge to Build Shelters
City says Potsdam Road bridge is okay but the households will be relocated Read more »
October 09, 2023
South Africa: Child Support Grant Must Be Increased to Reduce Child Poverty, Review Finds
Government could face court action for failing in its constitutional duty Read more »
South Africa: Joburg City to Blame for 'Dark Buildings' Crisis Say Property Owners
Albert Street fire tragedy sparks renewed attempt to evict hundreds of people living in derelict downtown buildings Read more »
South Africa: Catching Waves - Surf School Offers 'Safe Haven' for Boys in Muizenberg
The Local Surf Lounge Academy relies on donations from other surfers. It offers surf lessons to boys from poorer communities Read more »
October 06, 2023
South Africa: Political Appointments Cripple Lesotho Hospital
Wage bill at flagship Queen ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital balloons by R48-million over a year as politicians appoint family members and friends Read more »
South Africa: Economists Warn Against 'Chaotic Budget Cuts'
We're not facing an immediate fiscal crisis, says Institute for Economic Justice Read more »