Activists gather at TotalEnergies offices to “Kick Polluters Out of Africa”
Campaign laid blame for South Africa’s skyrocketing electricity tariffs at the feet of the fossil fuel industry
Brief | 29 May 2026
Protesters demand Steenhuisen take action to end hunger
South Africa produces sufficient food yet millions go to bed hungry, says the Union Against Hunger
Brief | 28 May 2026
Meet the neighbourhood watch patrolling a river to stop pollution
The Roodekrans Neighbourhood Watch believes water needs to be protected as much as people and property
By Seth Thorne
News | 28 May 2026
Government scrambles to deal with anti-immigration protests
Ministers convened a “high-level” meeting at the Union Buildings on Monday
News | 26 May 2026
Yonela Mnana: “Music education should not be a luxury”
The jazz pianist has built a career challenging the perception of blindness through music
Photo Essay | 26 May 2026
Hundreds protest in Gauteng over government funding mess
NGOs call for an end to delayed payments, an overhaul of the payment process and transparency
By Seth Thorne
News | 22 May 2026
Katlehong residents use digger to tear up main road during protest
Protesters say their pleas for electricity, flushing toilets and housing have fallen on deaf ears
Brief | 22 May 2026
Human Rights Commission blasts “uncaring” Gauteng municipalities for water crisis
The commission said mismanagement, infrastructure neglect and systemic corruption to blame
By Seth Thorne
News | 22 May 2026
Gauteng water crisis in the spotlight at SAHRC inquiry
Auditor-General and civil society organisations made submissions on Tuesday
By Seth Thorne
News | 20 May 2026