South Africa: Protection Orders Being Used to Silence Journalists and Activists

Companies and officials are using legal measures meant for domestic violence victims, to gag reporters Read more »

South Africa: Taxi Drivers Protest in Kariega, Demanding Urgent Repair of Collapsed Bridge

Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Babalwa Lobishe says a contractor will be appointed this week Read more »

South Africa: Lottery Ticket Sales Likely to Be Suspended From 1 June

Minister Tau backtracks on temporary licence, will announce permanent operator at end of May Read more »

South Africa: Today Is the Deadline for Ending Pit Latrines in Schools. Here's How Government Has Done

Minister says 93% of identified pit toilets eradicated Read more »

South Africa: JSC Must Urgently Fill Vacant Posts and Hold Judges to Account

This week the Judicial Services Commission will hold interviews for judges and decide on two important disciplinary matters Read more »

South Africa: A Thriving Black Market for Medicines Has Emerged in Joburg

Immigrants shunned by clinics resort to buying unregulated medicines from illegal vendors Read more »

South Africa: Joburg Ice Skater Brings Gold Medal Back From Special Olympics in Italy

Naledi Hlalele was one of six athletes who represented South Africa at the international winter games earlier in March Read more »

South Africa: Any Parent Is Entitled to Four Months Parental Leave, Rules High Court

Sections of the Basic Conditions of Employment and the Unemployment Insurance Fund acts declared unconstitutional Read more »

South Africa: Understanding the Muslim Marriages Judgment

Despite fierce opposition, the Cape High Court has compelled government to introduce legislation that recognises Muslim marriages Read more »

South Africa: Opposing Views of Muslim Marriage Clash in Court

Judge will have to decide on legal protections for women married according to Islamic tradition Read more »

South Africa: 1976 Exhibition Recalls Turbulent Times

Exhibit also reflects on the sigificance of the uprising for the present day Read more »

South Africa: Uber and Out - Drivers in Cape Town Are Working 24-Hour Shifts for Low Pay

"You must be prepared to sleep on the road" Read more »