Four years ago their son was brought home dead in a police van. They want answers.
George and Sally van Rooyen say the justice system has failed them
News | 25 July 2026
Farmworkers fear eviction from Paarl wine estate
Fourteen families are at risk of losing the homes they have lived in for decades
News | 15 July 2026
Court dismisses bid to stop luxury Botmaskop estate near Stellenbosch
Judge finds environmental approvals were lawful and orders residents’ group to pay punitive costs
By John Yeld
Law | 1 July 2026
“We are not safe” — evicted Malawians shelter in Robertson community hall
Immigrants say threats and evictions forced them to flee their homes
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by David Harrison.
News | 1 July 2026
Heritage farmhouse in McGregor unlawfully demolished by municipality
Historic buildings left to be stripped, despite provincial MPLs recommending it be used as a safe house
News | 22 June 2026
De Doorns farm workers’ homes destroyed in floods
Families have lost almost everything and face uncertain future
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 20 May 2026
In photos: the Western Cape mops up after the storm
Roads closed, trucks stranded, thousands of homes waterlogged or damaged
By Liezl Human
Photo Essay | 12 May 2026
Stellenbosch backyarders demand housing on golf course
Backyarders marched to the mayor’s office on Tuesday
Brief | 25 March 2026
Judgment reserved in Stellenbosch luxury estate battle
Stellenbosch Interest Group faces damage claims for halting the Botmaskop development
By John Yeld
Law | 16 March 2026