Joburg mom faces bankruptcy over R2.9-million water bill
Experts say a leak this size on her property is unlikely, while the City insists on 50% payment before engaging in dispute resolution
By Seth Thorne
News | 29 April 2026
Zondo hits back at former PRASA board members
Bid by Lucky Montana and others to review State Capture corruption findings in jeopardy
Law | 28 April 2026
New centre to support whistleblowers
Courage Hub SA launches as new whistleblower protection laws are debated
Brief | 28 April 2026
Permit chaos leaves Joburg traders in limbo
City blames delays on its legal battles with SERI
News | 23 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
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
Stop blaming immigrants for government failures, Johannesburg marchers say
“This march is a declaration that no one is illegal and that our future is bound together as one human race”
Brief | 20 April 2026
City of Joburg admits “little to show” decades after Slovo Park upgrade promises
“All we are asking for is dignity,” community development forum chair tells government
By Seth Thorne
Brief | 16 April 2026
Protesters from Marikana picket for jobs at Samancor in Joburg
They argue that jobs and training will “restore dignity, stability, and growth in our communities”.
Brief | 15 April 2026