Kokstad’s R137-million toilet project plagued by broken pipes and lack of water
Harry Gwala District Municipality says project to replace 1,451 pit toilets in Horseshoe is complete, but GroundUp found many toilets were not working
News | 1 April 2026
Durban police brutality case: trial date finally set but only for December
Regan Naidoo died in police custody in 2018
By Benita Enoch
Brief | 31 March 2026
Pietermaritzburg Master’s office gets mixed reviews
Attorneys we spoke to had good and bad things to say about the quality of service at the office
By Justin Brown
Brief | 30 March 2026
Durban street vendors take municipality to court over permits
More than 80 traders say permits were suspended, terminated or left undecided while they are being forced to relocate to Centrum Park
By Joseph Bracken and Tsoanelo Sefoloko
News | 26 March 2026
Court strips abusive deadbeat dad of parental rights
Judge Jacqui Henriques rules that the mother no longer needs the father’s consent for legal matters
Law | 25 March 2026
Durban flood victims left without power
Families caught up in battle over rents and rates
By Joseph Bracken and Tsoanelo Sefoloko
Brief | 25 March 2026
Sweatshop saga: bargaining council not convinced by company’s denials
Council seeking to liquidate company says it has failed to disprove allegations it relies on sham co-operatives that pay below minimum wages
Law | 24 March 2026
Durban police brutality case: magistrate and defence face off
Sudden request to change lawyers prompts magistrate to ask if it is a deliberate tactic to delay the case
By Benita Enoch
Brief | 20 March 2026
Parents stop classes at broken-down KwaZulu-Natal school
Babanango Primary School has been closed since Monday due to protests by parents
Brief | 18 March 2026