South Africa: R350 Grant - Sassa in Court Over 'Unfair' Exclusions

Agency accused of turning down too many applicants Read more »

South Africa: Residents of Johannesburg's 'Dark Buildings' Fear for Their Lives After Deadly Fire

Fires are a constant threat for people living in dilapidated buildings without electricity Read more »

South Africa: Nandipha Magudumana's Kidnapping Claim Questioned By State

Magudumana has "a right to liberty" until convicted, court told Read more »

South Africa: Police Cautioned Over Arresting People for Cannabis Use and Possession

"There is currently no legislation that prescribes what quantities of cannabis may be possessed or cultivated" Read more »

South Africa: Retired KZN Judge Reported to the Judicial Conduct Committee for Late Judgments

Judge Anton van Zyl retired in 2021 despite having eight outstanding judgments Read more »

South Africa: Protesters Support Vigilante Taxi Drivers Outside Kwanobuhle Court

Five "jikeleza" drivers charged with attempted murder Read more »

South Africa: It Took Six Years for the Court to Convict a Man for Raping His Foster-Child

The serial rapist first appeared in the Khayelitsha Magistrates' Court in 2017 but was only convicted in August Read more »

South Africa: 11th-Hour Out-of-Court Settlement Reached On West Coast Diamond Mining

A major legal battle over the extension of 30-year mining rights has been averted Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Taxi Task Team Reach Agreement, but Stay Mum On Details

Three-day imbizo on the way forward for the mini-bus taxi industry ends on a positive note Read more »

South Africa: Elderly Gugulethu Women Celebrated At End of Women's Month

"Our own children don't take care of us, they neglect us. These clubs help us feel accepted and loved" says pensioner. Read more »

South Africa: Eastern Cape Municipality Hires Manager Facing Corruption Charges

Ntabankulu Local Municipality says it has done nothing wrong, but residents are protesting over the appointment Read more »

South Africa: Stalled for Years, Durban Housing Project Faces Further Delays

A R112-million contract has expired and the municipality says it will issue a new tender Read more »

South Africa: Survivors of Horrific Joburg Building Fire Tell Their Stories

"I tried to go back to find my wife but the entrance was on fire" Read more »

South Africa: Prisoners Were Tortured At Leeuwkop Prison, Court Finds

Minister of Justice and Correctional Services is 100% liable to pay damages Read more »

South Africa: NGOs Respond to Being Blamed for Johannesburg Fire

They say they make sure the law is upheld, while the City of Johannesburg has failed to provide alternative accommodation for evicted people Read more »

South Africa: Unprotected Strike Leaves Foul Stench, Piles of Refuse Across Mamelodi

Waste collection teams are being escorted by metro police in some areas amid violent threats by strikers Read more »

South Africa: Zackie Achmat to Lead Fast Against Corruption

Activist organisations express frustration at lack of action against corruption-accused Member of Parliament Sfiso Buthelezi Read more »

South Africa: Leadership and Governance in Crisis At Our Universities, Parliament Told

Concerns about maladministration, assassination attempts, academic malpractice, and the state of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme were raised Read more »

South Africa: Here's Why You Might Be Struggling to Get an E-Hailing Trip in Some Cape Town Townships

"I would never take trips from Nyanga and Philippi" says Uber driver Read more »

South Africa: Government Needs to Innovate If It Hopes to Address the Housing Crisis

As informal settlements continue to proliferate and grow despite government's housing programmes, this article suggests several practical things the state could do to alleviate the… Read more »

South Africa: Prasa Promises Full Service On Cape Town's Northern Line By December

"Our people have suffered enough since trains have stopped working" says unionist Read more »

South Africa: 'No One Was Looking for Her' - Magudumana's Lawyer Hits Back At State

Fraud cases against Magudumana not relevant to bail application, says lawyer Read more »

South Africa: Swellendam Residents March for Cheaper Electricity

This comes two weeks after the town was brought to a standstill with violent protests Read more »

South Africa: Lottery Looter Is Living the Jet Set Life

"When life gives you lemons, buy a freaking jet" - Lesley Ramulifho Read more »

South Africa: State Rubbishes Magudumana's Claim That Thabo Bester Kidnapped Her

State opposes bail Read more »