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In photos: Sports day for learners with disabilities in Cape Town

The event in Gugulethu marked the start of Disability Rights Awareness Month which runs until 3 December

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Photo Essay | 7 November 2024

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In photos: The fisher women of Doringbaai

Spirit of Endeavour Fisherfolk Women was formed to share skills and help protect the environment from damage

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Photo Essay | 7 November 2024

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Sewage flows in streets as KZN township faces water crisis

For six months Sithembile township in Glencoe has been struggling with water shortages

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Brief | 7 November 2024

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X-ray machine conks out at Limpopo hospital

Elim Hospital also faces persistent water shortage

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News | 7 November 2024

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Pensioner loses everything on Banxso

The investment platform under scrutiny since April has had its license suspended

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News | 7 November 2024

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Walking Joburg’s biggest baddest river: boerboels and cable thieves

Day 2 on the Klip River: Riverlea to Soweto

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Feature | 7 November 2024

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Murdered Cape Town taxi driver: family calls for probe

Luvuyo Vimba died after a clash with police

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Brief | 6 November 2024

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Casual workers protest outside Joburg mayor’s office, demanding jobs

They also want feedback on the City’s recruitment processes

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Brief | 6 November 2024

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Walking Joburg’s biggest, baddest river: gold dust and gunk

Day 1 on the Klip River: Selby to Riverlea

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Feature | 6 November 2024

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Battle over land in KwaZulu-Natal

Since 2022, people have been trying to occupy land in Rocky Ridge in KwaDukuza

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Feature | 5 November 2024

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Magudumana to appeal her extradition on Thursday

Nandipha Magudumana was arrested in Tanzania with convicted murderer and rapist and prison escapee Thabo Bester in April 2023

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Law | 5 November 2024

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How government is hindering its own drug policies

A program supplying sterile injection equipment was stopped for months in Cape Town

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Feature | 5 November 2024

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People with disabilities demand better access to public transport

The Disability Revolution group wants the City of Cape Town to include specific measures for people with disabilities in its transport planning

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Brief | 5 November 2024

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Lawyer charged with attempted murder released on bail

Rael Kassel’s ex-partner fears for her safety

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Brief | 4 November 2024

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Mister Sweet strike ends: workers to return to work next week

Workers agree to Premier’s initial offer of a 7% increase

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Brief | 4 November 2024

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Gugulethu protesters demand update on new hospital

While most residents agree they desperately need a new hospital, some don’t want to lose a popular sports field

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News | 4 November 2024

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