When Giving Evidence in Court Could Cost You Your Life
Witnesses tell stories of intimidation and threats
GroundUp
How South Africa’s Job Market Has Changed
There are 2.6-million more jobs than in 2008, but 10.4-million more people who need them
How Common Are Same-Sex Unions in South Africa? We Found Out
Our data repudiate the idea that same-sex relationships are a reflection of modernity or a Western cultural import
Government Slammed for Failed Farm Ownership Plans
Parliament asked to investigate worker equity schemes
Women in Informal Settlements Are Often Silenced
They are systematically excluded from participating in local political life
“I Can Run, I Feel Free”: How Government-Funded Hormones Changed Lilita Singata’s Life
Gender-affirming healthcare can be life-saving, but access is limited
Chief Justice’s Office Publishes “Gag” Order
An interim order by an acting judge in the Western Cape High Court that has caused substantial controversy has been made public by the Office of the Chief Justice. A “gagging” court order against Open Secrets — under which the organisation claimed it could not reveal any details of the dispute or even which judge …
Open Secrets to Face Armoured Vehicle Company in Court
The case may have important implications for freedom of expression
At This Limpopo Clinic, Nurses Have to Fetch Water in Buckets
Midoroni clinic has not had running water for over two years
Ten Takeaways From Today’s Budget Speech
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says he’s optimistic about the future
Lesotho Community Left in Ruins by Highway Project
The road, built by a Chinese company, has improved access to Qacha’s Nek but also caused damage and displacement
Homeless Shelter’s Dance Show Ends With a Standing Ovation
The Haven’s Dignity in Motion showcases ballroom dancing by people living at its shelters
Promises, Promises but Still No School
Willowvale families have been waiting for their new school since 2018
Workers Shut down Cape Town Construction Project Over Unpaid Wages
Security guards have been protesting outside a project to build pavements in Illitha Park, Khayelitsha since Monday
Storm-Damaged Schools Still Not Repaired After Four Years
KwaZulu-Natal government says a contractor started work last week, but we saw no evidence of this when we visited the schools on Monday
Open Air Cinema Brings Joy to Manenberg’s Children
Manenberg has become synonymous with gang violence and crime but residents want to change this, one movie night at a time
Lesotho Sheds Textile Jobs Amidst US Trade Uncertainty
Hippo Knitting has laid off 295 workers and plans to retrench another 420 in January
Transgender Prisoner Wins Right to Hormone Therapy
The court found the Department of Correctional Services had violated her rights by refusing hormonal treatment as “cosmetic medication”
Parliament to Consider Impeaching Judge Nana Makhubele
Makhubele was found guilty of gross misconduct by the Judicial Service Commission
Families Camp at Lily Mine for Six Years Waiting for Bodies of Their Loved Ones
Three miners remain buried 70 metres underground after a collapse at the Barberton mine in 2016
Soweto Fashion Week Shows Work of Young Designers
This year’s runway designs gave spectators a glimpse into some of the country’s creative and emerging fashion trends
Unknown Judge in Unknown Court Gags Open Secrets From Saying …
This appears to be the most draconian pre-publication interdict we have come across
Families Living in Temporary Housing for 13 Years Accuse eThekwini of Neglecting Them
They were moved to make way for a housing project that is yet to be built
How Fishers Live on the Olifants River
The Ebenhaeser community hope to be at the centre of South African mullet fishing