Protesters block major Cape Town highway – demand water, electricity
Traffic had to be rerouted on Friday morning
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 23 October 2026
Bronkhorstspruit elderly must fetch water from a hole
With tap water unsafe and tanker deliveries falling short, residents say they have no choice but to collect water from a hole where animals drink
News | 23 October 2026
Immigrant drivers too scared to enter Gauteng townships
“Independent contractors” for delivery services are being targeted by vigilantes
News | 23 October 2026
Raw sewage floods this Durban main road
Residents of Enkanini informal settlement say they have waited more than three months for repairs
Brief | 23 October 2026
SASSA to spend R290-billion on social grants this year
Grants make up 11% of government spending, the same as 20 years ago
Chart by The Outlier. Text by Marecia Damons.
Charts | 23 October 2026
Man beaten to death in central Durban
50 people murdered the man in broad daylight on Thursday morning
By Joseph Bracken and Tsoanelo Sefoloko
Brief | 22 October 2026
Beaufort West patients have to travel 10 hours for lifesaving treatments
There is currently no outpatient treatment for dialysis and chemotherapy in Beaufort West
News | 22 October 2026
Cipla wins court fight over HIV pill tender
R12.6-billion HIV pill contracts must be redone
Law | 22 October 2026
Treasury allocates R1.6-billion to fight child stunting
The funds will support interventions for pregnant women and young children, but questions remain over how the money will be spent
News | 22 October 2026