Cape Town journalists protest against Israel for killing Palestinian reporters
“There is nothing random about what Israel is doing,” says Palestinian journalist
Brief | 18 August 2025
Eviction hearing looms for refugees in Bellville camp
The refugees have rejected repatriation to home countries or returning to South African communities
News | 15 August 2025
Lawyer for cop accused of assault fails to show up in court
In November 2023 police officers were caught on CCTV brutally assaulting a worker during a raid in Mowbray
Brief | 15 August 2025
Court blocks TotalEnergies oil exploration from Cape Agulhas to Cape Town
TotalEnergies can still submit new assessments and conduct a fresh public participation process
By Liezl Human
Law | 14 August 2025
Property owners are misreading the law, argues Cape Town mayor
Commercial property owners are challenging the City’s budget in court, but the mayor argues they are selectively interpreting the law
Law | 14 August 2025
One murder, two court cases: chaos at Cape Town court
NPA and SAPS have failed to explain why two cases were enrolled related to the same crime
Feature | 13 August 2025
Parliament sued for letting corrupt MPs off the hook
#UniteBehind argues that changes to Parliament’s code of conduct allow MPs implicated in state capture to evade accountability
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 12 August 2025
Outcry over cuts to Cape Town’s Dial-a-Ride service
From 8 September the service will only be available for wheelchair users and people with severe walking impairments
News | 12 August 2025
Karoo Donkey Sanctuary finds a new home
A 500-hectare farm has been purchased
Brief | 12 August 2025