South Africa: No Reliable Water in Cofimvaba Villages for Over Five Years

Chris Hani District Municipality says it spent over R9-million in 11 months repairing vandalised water infrastructure Read more »

South Africa: Judges Split On Concourt Asylum Ruling

After two conflicting high court judgments a full bench of the Gauteng high court will now determine how to interpret the apex court July ruling Read more »

South Africa: We Checked 470 Toilets in This Cape Town Informal Settlement. Only 45 Were Working

"Only those who are desperate still live here" says Marikana community leader Read more »

South Africa: Taxi Operators Give Government 21 Days to Resolve Intercape Dispute

Ngcobo Taxi Association does not want the long-distance bus company to load passengers in the town Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Ferry Disaster - Why Did the Mbuya Nehanda Sail That Day?

There were warnings long before the boat tragedy in which 97 people died Read more »

South Africa: Only 1 in 3 People Vote for Their Municipality

Most adults in South Africa stay away from the local polls Read more »

South Africa: Eastern Cape Woman's Soup Kitchen Gives More Than Warm Meals

Nodumo Mashiyane cooks, out of her own pocket, for elderly residents and orphans in Ngqele village, Middledrift Read more »

Lesotho: Lesotho MP to Repay R6-Million in Tender Fraud Case

Anti-corruption agency says Jane Lekunya and his wife were involved in a corrupt scheme that cost the government R109-million Read more »

South Africa: Fossil Fuel Companies Rebuked for Greenwashing

Four victories for Fossil Ad Ban campaign Read more »

South Africa: About 200 March and March Supporters Return to Refugee Camp After Violent Clashes

The refugees' blankets and other belongings at the camp were set alight and stones were thrown. Read more »

South Africa: Cosatu Shocked By Exclusion From Premier Foods Factory Closure Talks

The retrenchment consultation period is due to end on 26 September Read more »

South Africa: Cape Town 'Killing Field' to Be Used for Housing

R7.6-million Seawinds park was stripped and vandalised Read more »

South Africa: The Broken System Behind Our Worst Cattle Epidemic

The state neglected its duties and this led to foot and mouth disease spreading across the country Read more »

South Africa: Social Workers Left Penniless By Gauteng Government

"Social work is all about care, but nobody cares for us," says SANCA Thusong employee Read more »

South Africa: One Year Later, Sewage Is Still Running Through These Cape Town Streets

"We have seen people living in sewage, and that is not acceptable," says Human Rights Commissioner after visit to Bloekombos and Wallacedene Read more »

South Africa: This Water Project Started 20 Years Ago. but Taps Are Still Dry

Eastern Cape villagers say at least four contractors have worked on the Buthongweni Water Supply Scheme Read more »

South Africa: Two Years Into Her Tenure, Gwarube Faces a R140-Billion School Infrastructure Crisis

Learners are moving from rural to urban areas Read more »

South Africa: Ngcobo Taxi Drivers Meet Government to Resolve Intercape Bus Dispute

On Monday afternoon, scores of taxis formed a long convoy through the town near the municipal offices. They have been striking since 18 August. Read more »

South Africa: Artists Try to Save Lovedale Press's 200-Year Legacy

The printing house is battling to keep its doors open Read more »

South Africa: Prisoners of Poverty - Unaffordable Bail Keeps Thousands Behind Bars

Newly launched Bail Fund has assisted 154 people so far Read more »

South Africa: Hundreds Walk in Silence for Deaf Awareness

People who can hear wore earplugs for the 5km route Read more »

South Africa: 11 Years, R6-Billion Later - Parliament Must Hold Hearings On State Capture At Prasa

A decade of letters, reports, submissions, protests, civil disobedience and court actions by #UniteBehind -- it's time for SCOPA to do its job Read more »

South Africa: Informal Settlements Are Here to Stay. Let's Upgrade Them

Upgrading informal settlements is a cheaper and more effective way to improve lives Read more »

South Africa: Cape Town Murder Stats - Has the Army Made a Difference?

There are seven murders a day on the Cape Flats Read more »

South Africa: SAFM Apologises for Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma Interview

The broadcast watchdog found SAFM breached its code by airing unverified claims about immigrants made by the March and March leader Read more »