Brief
Epping refugee centre closes after thousands repatriated but hundreds remain
To see this as “voluntary repatriation” is to turn a blind eye to the fear and hurt, says church leader
Brief | 6 July 2026
New Lottery Commission Board chair appointed
King Tembinkosi Bonakele has been appointed chairperson of the National Lottery Commission’s board.
Brief | 6 July 2026
Hungry and displaced: thousands moved to new Musina repatriation centre
Conditions have improved but facilities are inadequate and food in short supply
By Thembi Siaga
Brief | 3 July 2026
10-year-old golfer swings for gold. But he needs help to get there
Luyanda Gumede has already collected several golf trophies
Brief | 3 July 2026
Cape Town sports centre barely usable six years after R25-million upgrade
City of Cape Town planned to spend R51-million, but funds dried up
Brief | 1 July 2026
Deadline for SAPS to stock child rape kits at Western Cape police stations
Parliamentary oversight visits found shortages of sexual assault evidence kits and discrepancies in police stock records
Brief | 30 June 2026
More than half of the country’s outstanding rulings are by acting judges
The Pretoria Division of the Gauteng High Court had the highest number of late judgments, with 54 matters outstanding for longer than six months.
Brief | 30 June 2026
Parliament questions cancellation of Maseru’s fumbled dumpsite contract
City council says the M27-million agreement was unlawful from the start, but MPs say it remains responsible for the deal
Brief | 29 June 2026
Zimbabweans and Malawians wait hours at Beitbridge border for repatriation
Border Management Authority says Home Affairs and police checks must be completed before arriving at the border
Brief | 29 June 2026