How complaints against judges are handled needs to change

The Judicial Service Commission’s failings threaten judicial accountability and independence

Judith February, Chris Oxtoby, Mbekezeli Benjamin, Joe Mayson, Luthando Vilakazi, Nomfundo Ramalekana and Jenna Maujean

Opinion | 13 October 2023

Every Saturday this small shack turns into a vibrant children’s book club

Philippi resident Sindeka Mandoyi started the Chosi-chosi book club in 2019 to share her passion for reading

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News | 13 October 2023

People living with disabilities march to Musina municipality for services and jobs

“The municipality has no heart for disabled people” says mother with three disabled children

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Brief | 12 October 2023

Almost 4,000 households still to be moved off Cape Town railway land

While plans for temporary relocation of 891 households occupying the Central Line are making progress, thousands of households remain on the railway

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News | 12 October 2023

Walter Sisulu students spend the night in jail after NSFAS protest

University says it is NSFAS’s responsibility to resolve the issue with students

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Brief | 12 October 2023

Protest after Joburg suburb without tap water for over 50 days

Frustrated South Hills residents blocked main roads and burnt tyres

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News | 12 October 2023

MPs grill Social Development over grant payments

“If the same findings are coming through, how effective are these enforcement powers of the Auditor-General?”

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News | 12 October 2023

No rubbish collection for third month in Mamelodi

Vendors desperate as garbage piles up

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News | 12 October 2023

Protests in Cape Town in solidarity with Palestinians

Dean of St Georges Cathedral calls for peace vigil

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News | 11 October 2023

MPs blast Post Office and Postbank leadership

“I don’t see a clear way forward. What I see is yet another failed entity” says MP

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News | 11 October 2023

Thabo Bester escape: trial to start in February 2024

Charges against three of the 12 accused have been withdrawn

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Brief | 11 October 2023

#UniteBehind takes PRASA and transport minister to court

The organisation argues the state has a statutory and constitutional duty to devolve rail to the City of Cape Town

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Law | 11 October 2023

Government wants oil and gas exploration to be speeded up

Africa Oil Week panellists discuss opposition to oil and gas at Africa Oil Week

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News | 11 October 2023

Decision expected by end of year on people living on the streets of central Cape Town

Court judgment in eviction hearing reserved

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News | 11 October 2023

Book extract: How Thabo Bester murdered Nomfundo Tyhulu

The Thabo Bester Story is on sale today

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News | 11 October 2023

Bester and Magudumana threaten court action to stop book release

Thabo Bester wants to “avoid being prosecuted by and in the media”, according to his lawyers

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Brief | 11 October 2023