Emalahleni municipality wants to evict families in “illegal” township
Many of the families live in brick and mortar homes. But the municipality says these structures are unlawful and wants them to be demolished
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Small-scale fishers could be allowed to catch new species
Department of Fisheries says it welcomes suggestions
“I want to put my head on the block” –Minister Senzo Mchunu promises angry eThekwini residents tap water by April
Some parts of eThekwini have been without water for seven years
Makhanda students burn paper in protest against NSFAS
Three days of protest because allowances are now paid directly to landlords
Four people shot on public works property in Wynberg
Two days prior to the shooting, Parliament recommended the property become a drug rehabilitation centre
City of Tshwane mum on “investigation” into illegal suburb
Leeuwfontein developer and residents say the City has never contacted them
Unemployed doctors march to Union Buildings
They are calling for the president to intervene and make sure medical professionals are employed
Botshabelo protestors clash with police as they make “desperate plea” to authorities
Mayor Gregory Nthatisi to meet with community “soon”
Bheki Cele accuses Randfontein protesters of being a construction mafia. But they say they just want jobs and their fair share
Eleven people to apply for bail after being arrested on 13 February
Water restored to Phoenix, but only for a few hours at night
eThekwini municipality blames delays to restore water to all affected communities this week on “unforeseen repairs”
Ayanda Kota, who dedicated his life to fighting for the underdog, has died
Chair of the Unemployed People’s Movement was Makhanda’s most prominent activist
SCA dismisses bid to appeal Zim permits ruling
Minister Motsoaledi wanted leave to appeal a ruling that declared the termination of the Zimbabwean permit programme unlawful, unconstitutional and invalid
Homeowners block entrance to Eskom over blackouts
Power utility blames illegal connections by shack dwellers and unauthorised backroom extensions by homeowners
Justice in limbo for another year as massive rail theft case stalls
A High Court review in the criminal case involving a former PRASA acting CEO accused of stealing 42km of railway line in the Eastern Cape, has yet to be set down for hearing a year after it was filed
Crowd storms police station after Komani protest leaders arrested
A planned shutdown of the Eastern Cape town was thwarted by police
Makhubele tribunal winding up
The tribunal will hear one more witness and argument then consider written and oral arguments before making a ruling
Relocated railway line occupiers protest for water, electricity, and toilets
The families were moved in December to land owned by PRASA but the City of Cape Town is tasked with giving them basic services
Khayelitsha families rebuild shacks after City fails to relocate them
The botched relocation has cost the shack dwellers money, materials, and belongings
After six years of postponements Durban police brutality case pretrial date set
18 police officers accused of the kidnapping, torture and murder of 32-year-old Regan Naidoo
Fiery end to Green Point tent city
The homeless community was evicted on Thursday
Judge Makhubele accuses evidence leader of ridiculing her over her knowledge of the Constitution
She was questioned about section 174 of the Constitution which governs the appointment of judges
Makhanda taps dry for days after water treatment works failure
An emergency shutdown left most of the city without any water for a few days this week
Limpopo royal family feud could change customary law
Courts to rule on key issues linked to succession
Lottery’s looted R9.5-million would have made all the difference to Limpopo cyclists
Tata ma millions, tata to the chances of rural sports stars