Brief
Decriminalise sex work bill back in Parliament years later
SWEAT and Asijiki Coalition welcome some progress by government
Brief | 17 August 2026
Mfuleni shack dwellers protest outside Premier’s office
Protesters threaten to “shut down the N2” if water and electricity demands ignored
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 14 August 2026
MEC heckled and insulted by protesters
Ngcobo shut down for fourth day as residents call for removal of municipal manager
Brief | 14 August 2026
“We are failing them” SASSA staff tell minister
Minister of Social Development Dina Pule acknowledged the need for more staff and empathised with workers’ frustrations at SASSA’s Bellville office
Brief | 13 August 2026
Makhado plans new RDP houses but homes built in 2021 still lack water and electricity
Residents have to buy water privately
By Thembi Siaga
Brief | 13 August 2026
R6.8-million spent a month on empty police headquarters in Pretoria
And SAPS is paying nearly R40-million a month to rent premises in the city centre
Brief | 13 August 2026
Six months after Philippi mass murder, state asks for time to investigate
Two suspects appeared in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday
By Liezl Human
Brief | 11 August 2026
Police torture case postponed after no-show by cop’s lawyer
The case of three police officers torturing Juma Igiraneza was again postponed, this time until 21 September for a trial date to be set
Brief | 11 August 2026
Municipal workers block streets over safety concerns
Nelson Mandela Bay workers protested because depots are without adequate security, lights, toilets and change rooms
Brief | 6 August 2026