South Africa: Thousands March to Call for Justice for Raped Child

Still no arrests after seven-year-old raped in Eastern Cape in October Read more »

Africa: Three Common Myths About U.S. Funding Cuts to South Africa

US and South African officials have contributed to misinformation about the cancellation of funding Read more »

South Africa: People With Disabilities Lack Accessible Public Transport in Cape Town

The Dial-a-Ride service has been stagnant for seven years Read more »

South Africa: Quick Explainer - Government Debt and Why It Matters

Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana reminded everyone during his budget speech in March: South Africa is spending more than 22c of every rand raised in taxes just to pay interest… Read more »

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: Fed Up With Promises of Housing - Langa Residents March to Cape Town Civic Centre

Some of the protesters still live in apartheid era hostels Read more »

South Africa: Sassa Gold Cards Will Remain Valid Until All Cards Are Replaced

But grant beneficiaries still urged to switch to Black Card Read more »

South Africa: Former Woodstock Hospital Can Be Developed Without Displacing Its Occupiers

City of Cape Town should work with and not against the building's residents, say urban researchers Read more »

South Africa: Disabled Man's Bucket Urinal System Keeps Joburg Streets Clean

Thabo Khumalo makes R70 a day renting out his buckets to passers-by Read more »

South Africa: Deaths Spark Protest Over Unsafe Bridge Outside Pinetown

Umngeni River claims two lives Read more »

South Africa: SAPS Responds to GroundUp's Articles On Extortion in Cape Town

GroundUp recently reported that extortionists are targeting schools and informal businesses in Phillipi, Nyanga and Khayelitsha. SAPS Western Cape spokesperson Colonel Andre Traut… Read more »

South Africa: Durban Judge Gags Journalist

Reporter prevented from exposing claims that a solar panel company misled a client Read more »

South Africa: Hundreds March to Johannesburg Mayor's Office Demanding Houses

Many say they have been waiting 30 years for government housing Read more »

South Africa: Accused in Police Torture Case Considers Plea Deal

Three police officers are charged with torturing a barber in Cape Town in November 2023 Read more »

South Africa: Days of Protests in Indwe Over Hospital Downgrade

Health MEC assures residents there will be no downgrade if they are against it Read more »

South Africa: City of Cape Town Proposes Affordable Housing On Prime Green Point Site

The land value of the site ranks "among the highest in the southern hemisphere" Read more »

South Africa: Limpopo Education Department Set to Miss Pit Toilets Deadline

Some Rivubye High School learners prefer to use bushes Read more »

South Africa: Good News for Leopard Toads - Anonymous Donor Buys Crucial Habitat in Cape Town

The property in the heart of Noordhoek will also be an open space for the community Read more »

South Africa: Extortionists Close Down Informal Businesses in Cape Town

SAPS says fighting extortion is a priority, but won't provide details on its response Read more »