Today’s heroes: the “ordinary” women who hold South Africa together
We interviewed five South African women who have overcome adversity to support their families.
By Ashraf Hendricks, Masego Mafata, Mosima Rafapa, Nokulunga Majola and Tariro Washinyira
Feature | 9 August 2021
Harsh prison terms won’t solve the crisis of gender-based violence
The certainty of arrest and prosecution, not long sentences, is what deters crime
Opinion | 9 August 2021
Limpopo education department is in breach of order to get rid of school pit latrines, court hears
State’s plan is unconstitutional as pit toilets will only become a thing of the past in 2030, argues SECTION27
By Ciaran Ryan
Law | 7 August 2021
Home Affairs to renew Angolan Special Permit as deadline looms
Online application at the Visa Facilitation Services expected to start on 16 August and could take eight weeks to process
News | 6 August 2021
Families living along Cape Town railway line to be resettled
Court rules that the land occupiers must get basic services on new land
News | 6 August 2021
EFF march in Phoenix: stones thrown and insults hurled at residents
Law enforcement and march marshals were quick to contain the situation
News | 6 August 2021
No water means no service: Hundreds turned away at Gqeberha labour office
The department advised people to visit the Kariega branch or use their online services
News | 6 August 2021
Magistrates court currently convening in a car park
Labour department closed the court building after contractor failed to complete refurbishments
Brief | 6 August 2021
Rural families battle to get water although they live near a dam
“How unfair is that? It’s a joke,” says resident
News | 6 August 2021