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Former Home Affairs official found guilty of fraud

6 Oct 2026

In Cape Town, demonstrators take part in an awareness walk for victims of gender-based violence and femicide, while calling for stronger action against violence against women following a spate of killings in recent months around Johannesburg. Image credit: Reuters/Esa Alexander

Another woman’s body found as Ramaphosa unveils 4-point GBVF plan

30 Sep 2026

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Two arrested for UIF fraud

23 Sep 2026

A student holds a placard at the University of Cape Town during a vigil for victims of gender-based violence and femicide, while calling for stronger action against violence against women following a spate of killings in recent months around Johannesburg. Image credit: Reuters/Esa Alexander

South African women take to the streets following series of murders

21 Sep 2026

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OnlyFans in South Africa: What creators say about sex work, personal safety and the gig economy

Phiwokazi Qoza 10 Sep 2026

An attorney has been sentenced to 12 months in prison or a R10,000 fine, half suspended, for delaying a major murder trial by more than a year. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Lawyer sentenced for delaying murder trial

Tania Broughton 27 Aug 2026

A police officer interacts with security personnel at the gate of a disused mine near Rustenburg, North West province. South African police said 14 illegal miners were killed and scores of others injured at the disused mine. Image credit: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

South Africa digs deep: Anti-illegal mining operation prospers

26 Aug 2026

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Sanef condemns alleged intimidation of Sowetan journalist at Madlanga Commission

21 Aug 2026

Rubber boots believed to belong to illegal miners lay near a shaft entrance at a disused mine in Marikana, Rustenburg, North West province. South African police said that 14 illegal miners had died and scores of others were injured at the mine. Image credit: Reuters/Siyabonga Sishi

Deaths of 14 illegal miners at private company’s site lead to investigation

13 Aug 2026

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Public comment open: Legal practice and trust law reforms, tougher penalties for illegal mining

13 Aug 2026

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Tshwane textile factory director arrested in labour and immigration raid

27 Jul 2026

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Ramaphosa gets court order halting inquiry into 'Farmgate' scandal

Sfundo Parakozov, Nilutpal Timsina and Anathi Madubela 24 Jul 2026

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Inside the Precca Amendment Bill, part 2: The AI impact

Kim Rew 24 Jul 2026

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Inside the Precca Amendment Bill, part 1: Harsher sentences, lower thresholds

Kim Rew 23 Jul 2026

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