Week without water brings Joburg residents onto the streets
Areas supplied by the Commando system are among the worst affected by the city’s water crisis
By Seth Thorne
News | 26 October 2026
In photos: Joburg’s first Queer Festival celebrates freedoms won over decades
The festival coincided with the host Market Theatre’s 50th anniversary
Photo Essay | 26 October 2026
Immigrant drivers too scared to enter Gauteng townships
“Independent contractors” for delivery services are being targeted by vigilantes
News | 23 October 2026
Only choose candidates who will fix your city, Joburg voters told
Residents’ Call to Save Joburg issued by civic organisations at 10th summit of the Joburg Crisis Alliance
By Seth Thorne
News | 20 October 2026
COSATU congress ends with compromise
Delegates resolve to support both SACP and ANC in municipal elections
By Greg Dor
News | 14 October 2026
Joburg fails to open public swimming pools, again
36 pools were supposed to be open from 1 September
By Seth Thorne
News | 6 October 2026
Thousands join 17th Walk for Freedom in Johannesburg
The march has become one of SA’s largest events for public solidarity with Palestine
Brief | 5 October 2026
Activists demand police action after 12th woman killed
“I lock myself in the house by 7pm every day,” says woman from Soweto
Brief | 28 September 2026
Enable Through Dance: breaking barriers for dancers with disabilities
“It’s about giving young people living with disabilities a chance to explore potential that they have not before”
Photo Essay | 21 September 2026