Teenager beaten to death for stealing cellphone and cash
Sinethemba Mxhaso, 18, was beaten to death by members of his community in Philippi on Wednesday
News | 19 February 2026
Hundreds march on Parliament demanding an increase in alcohol tax
“In our communities we have shebeens that operate 24 hours”
News | 18 February 2026
Residents demand answers about future of Atlantis centre
City of Cape Town says property use is still under consideration
News | 18 February 2026
SANRAL roadworks stalled for 17 months
Project to widen R510 in Limpopo has been at a standstill since 2024
Brief | 18 February 2026
Government promises to fix payment backlog choking film industry
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition tells Parliament it will secure urgent funding
By Liezl Human
News | 17 February 2026
Cape Town clinic reopens after extortion incident
It was overwhelmed with patients on Monday morning
By Mary-Anne Gontsana and Vincent Lali
Brief | 16 February 2026
Court stops shacks from being built on District Six
State-owned land is reserved for land claims that will take several years to process
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 16 February 2026
In photos: Not your usual ballroom dance
“To celebrate queerness in its entirety … is something very special.”
Photo Essay | 14 February 2026
Battle over former Heathfield principal’s return
Western Cape Education Department argues reinstatement would cause “chaos at the school”
Law | 13 February 2026