Wrongfully convicted men struggle to get compensation
“The state arrested me unlawfully and they don’t care about how my life is affected”
By Aidan Jones
Feature | 9 October 2018
Lottery money goes to waste as school falls apart
R28.3 million handed over to a boxing promoter with no experience in construction
By Kaizer Nengovhela and Raymond Joseph
Feature | 5 October 2018
Samuel Nndwambi’s murder conviction was overturned. But only after he spent 12 years in prison
He says he can never forgive the state
By Aidan Jones
Feature | 2 October 2018
Michael Komape’s family to appeal Limpopo High Court’s decision
Family is seeking nearly R3 million in damages
By Ciaran Ryan
Law | 31 May 2018
Understanding the Michael Komape judgment
It’s a setback for the family, but it will help the campaign to end pit toilets in schools
Law | 10 May 2018
Dismay as judge dismisses damages claim for child who drowned in pit toilet
“Failure to award damages in this case stands in contrast to the damages that were awarded” to Life Esidimeni families, says SECTION27
By Ciaran Ryan
Law | 23 April 2018
Bereaved father starts drive to fix Limpopo schools
“I don’t want my son to be forgotten. I want his name and memory to live on.”
News | 20 March 2018
Michael Komape died because he was a rural African child, says lawyer
Court asked to compel state to fix “dire” state of school sanitation
By Ciaran Ryan
News | 2 February 2018
Day 12: Lawyers for Michael Komape’s family demand compensation for grief
State admits liability; court to decide how much money to award the family
By Ciaran Ryan
News | 1 February 2018