Activists mark Earth Day with march to Parliament
They are calling on government to move away from “false solutions” to the Just Transition
By Liezl Human
Brief | 22 April 2026
Constitutional Court rules Human Rights Commission cannot issue binding directives
The apex court has dismissed the SAHRC’s appeal to have its directives automatically enforced but insists it remains a “potent” rights guardian
Law | 22 April 2026
Housing versus parking in Cape Town’s inner-city
Cars should not be under cover when people are living on the streets, says activist at first public meeting on Harrington Square in Cape Town
News | 22 April 2026
Refugee eviction case pushed to October
City of Cape Town and national government have applied to evict people living at the Wingfield and Bellville sites
News | 22 April 2026
Tswaing mayor and council told to explain dodgy appointments
Investigation ordered by North West MEC finds “dangerously systemic” maladministration at the municipality
By Seth Thorne
News | 22 April 2026
The need to grow food in informal settlements
Government must take food security into account when upgrading informal settlements like Slovo Park, says SERI
Opinion | 22 April 2026
Farm workers march to Parliament calling for land
“I want to create a better life for my children” says evicted farm woman
By Liezl Human
Brief | 21 April 2026
Extortion threat hits rubbish collection in Cape Town
Informal settlements in Nyanga, Philippi and Samora Machel affected
Brief | 21 April 2026
South Africa and Lesotho agree that IDs will be enough to cross the border
Basotho who have been barred from South Africa for overstaying will be granted amnesty
News | 21 April 2026
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