Refugees are camping outside the UN offices in Pretoria. Here’s why
Most want to be repatriated to a third country, but authorities say this is impossible
News | 30 May 2022
Court bid to stop seismic survey starts today
Shell’s attempt to explore for oil and gas off the Wild Coast was interdicted late last year pending the outcome of this hearing
News | 30 May 2022
Children can’t get into Cape Town schools, court hears
But there’s good news for seven children who are part of the case brought by the Equal Education Law Centre. They will start school next week.
News | 28 May 2022
Activists condemn failure to act against teacher convicted of sexual assault
Ayanda Ntuthu has not been suspended. The NPA says it is the education department’s responsibility to find out if its employees have been prosecuted, but there is no easy way to do this.
News | 27 May 2022
Nearly everyone in South Africa has Covid antibodies, study shows
Survey of blood donors in March finds 98% of adults are either vaccinated, previously infected or both
By James Stent
Science | 27 May 2022
“I’m broken inside,” says Springs sex worker after botched illegal abortion
SWEAT wants government to make it easier for sex workers to access adequate healthcare free from stigma
News | 27 May 2022
Jobseekers queue in hope of short-term contracts
City of Cape Town’s Expanded Public Works Programme registration drive draws a crowd
News | 27 May 2022
Strike ends as compromise reached at ArcelorMittal
Union and company settle on a 6.5% increase and a cash payment
By Chris Gilili
Brief | 26 May 2022
Home Affairs’ refugee office to re-open in Cape Town, ten years after it was closed
The closure meant refugees could only apply for asylum in Durban, Musina, Gqeberha or Pretoria
News | 26 May 2022