No money to upgrade Cape Town’s rundown hostels
We visited hostels in Gugulethu which were overcrowded and falling apart
News | 10 June 2025
In 10 years, there may be no more of these penguins
But protecting African Penguins’ food supply could reverse their decline, scientists say
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Feature | 6 June 2025
SIU finds work paid for but not done on critical water infrastructure
Criminal investigations, civil litigation, lifestyle audits, and disciplinary action loom large as SIU probes dodgy water sector contracts
Parliament | 5 June 2025
Judge slams Home Affairs for “unintelligible, illogical babble” in gay case
Immigration official rejected the asylum application of a man from Chad who was imprisoned solely for homosexuality
Law | 4 June 2025
Sex workers offer justice department help
Activists want the decriminalisation bill to be fast tracked
By Liezl Human
Brief | 3 June 2025
Paramedics protest in Mfuleni, following attacks
“We are now working closer with the police and the community to make sure that the emergency services workers are protected at all costs”
Brief | 2 June 2025
Debate over future of social grants
Black Sash argues they are a vital safety net but economist questions their viability
News | 30 May 2025
Protesters try to block Cape Town’s Central Line
The group lives on the rail reserve along Stock Road in Philippi East and is demanding that PRASA move them to permanent accommodation
Brief | 29 May 2025
One in four South Africans don’t have enough food. Activists call for action
Union Against Hunger shines light on the right to food
By Liezl Human
Brief | 29 May 2025