Archived media articles

2023

From refugee rights to tax record transparency, the ConCourt had a busy year — here are some landmark rulings, Dianne Hawker, Daily Maverick (28 December 2023).
The Year in Review, 2023: Usindiso fire exposes issue of hijacked buildings in Joburg, Sihle Mlambo, IOL News (23 December 2023).
Looking back: The biggest news of 2023 from A-Z, Yasantha Naidoo, Sunday Times (22 December 2023).
Advocate Makhubela removed from Marshalltown fire inquiry, Johnathan Paoli, Inside Politics (22 December 2023).
Inquiry into Joburg fire recuses commissioner over anti-foreign rhetoric, Tauriq Moosa, Business Day (21 December 2023).
Marshalltown fire victims vindicated by recusal of Thulani Makhubela from Khampepe Commission,City Press Noxolo Majavu (21 December 2023).
Seri welcomes recusal of Thulani Makhubela as Joburg fire inquiry commissioner, Siyabonga Sithole, IOL News (21 December 2023).
Advocate Thulani Makhubela recused from Usindiso building fire inquiry over anti-immigrant views, Vhahangwele Nemakonde, The Citizen, 20 December 2023).
Usindiso fire — Advocate Thulani Makhubela recused from inquiry over controversial anti-immigrant sentiments, Michelle Banda, Daily Maverick (20 December 2023).
Khampepe Inquiry: Controversial commissioner recused over anti-foreigner posts on X, Belinda Pheto, News 24 (20 December 2023).
Usindiso fire inquiry recuses commissioner accused of xenophobia, Kgaugelo Masweneng, Sowetan Live (20 Dember 2023).
SASSA: R350 SRD grant payments for December start on Monday, Nokwanda Ncwane, The South African (17 December 2023).
Marshalltown fire Commission resumes despite call to remove Commissioner, Manyane Manyane, IOL News (10 December 2023).
Civic freedoms under attack globally, annual report finds, Lerato Mutsila, Daily Maverick (7 December 2023).
YES! Social Relief of Distress Grant in SA could increase in 2024, Ray Leathern, MSN (7 December 2023).
SASSA SRD Grant in SA could increase in 2024, Ray Leathern, SA People News (6 December 2023).
Residents suspect Operation Dudula started Usindiso Building Fire, Inquiry told, Alpha Ramushwana, Eyewitness News (6 December 2023).
Adv Makhubela asked to recuse himself from Marshalltown fire inquiry, Ofentse Setimo, SABC News (5 December 2025).
Usindiso commissioner under fire over 'xenophobic' views, asked to recuse himself, Kgaugelo Masweneng, Sowetan (5 December 2023). Republished by the Times.
NGO demands recusal of commissioner in Marshalltown fire inquiry, Mpho Koka, Sunday World (5 December 2023).
Adv Makhubela defends himself against recusal at Marshalltown Inquiry, Alpha Ramushwana, Eyewitness News (5 December 2023).
Makhubela unfit to be on Commission of Inquiry into Marshalltown fire – SERI, Alpha Ramushwana, Eyewitness News (5 December 2023).
“Xenophobic” Makhubela should not be part of Joburg fire inquiry, say activists, Kimberly Mutandiro, GroundUp (5 December 2023).
Marshalltown fire inquiry bogged down by setbacks including recusal hearing, Michelle Banda, Daily Maverick (29 November 2023).
Activists want government to do more to register domestic workers, Kimberley Mutandiro, Ground Up (28 November 2023).
R350 grant is a ‘temporary measure’, says social development department, Franny Rabkin, Times Live (21 November 2023).
Small farmers celebrate victory outside Cape High Court, Liezel Human, GroundUp (21 November 2023). Republished on SAPeople.
Khampepe Inquiry commissioner under fire for 'anti-foreigner' tweets, Alex Patrick, News24 (7 November 2023).
Budget cuts cost us, say anti-austerity protesters demanding universal income grant, Jim Mohlala, Daily Maverick (1 November 2023).
Demoralisation, passivity and harnessing hope – time to unite as the state disintegrates (Part Two), Raymond Suttner, Daily Maverick (31 October 2023).
On Friday, the civil society and human rights NGO Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (Seri), welcomed the commencement of the Commission of Inquiry into the Marshalltown building fire, Siyabonga Sithole, The Star - IOL (30 October 2023).
Blaze that gutted Usindiso building described as abnormal fire, Busisiwe Radebe, SABC News (27 October 2023).
Khampepe inquiry: Death toll in fire at Joburg CBD building adjusted to 76, Alex Patrick, News24 (26 October 2023).
REMINDER: R350 SRD grant payment dates for October, Nokwanda Ncwane, The South African (23 October 2023).
Western Cape High Court reserves judgment in eviction of homeless application, Okuhle Hlati, Cape Times-IOL (13 October 2023).
Decision expected by end of year on people living on the streets of central Cape Town, Matthew Hirsch, GroundUp (11 October 2023).
Court hears case to evict homeless people from public spaces in Cape Town CBD, Staff Writer, Business Day (10 October 2023).
Homeless Day: SERI keeps watchful eye over evicton order against CT’s homeless, Carlo Petersen, Eyewitness News (10 October 2023).
Case to determine fate of 260 homeless people in CT to be heard in court, Carlo Petersen, Eyewitness News (10 October2023).
'Unhelpful and recalcitrant' City of Joburg to blame for 'dark buildings' crisis say property owners, Kimberly Mutandiro, News24 (9 October 2023).
Part Two: City held to ransom | Good intentions turn into bad investments in CoJ, Orrin Singh, Eyewitness News (6 October 2023).
Activists fear Operation Dudula's vigilantism may go mainstream as it raises funds to contest 2024 polls, Polity (6 October 2023).
Ongoing attacks by politicians on civil society are grossly anti democratic and potentially dangerous, Wiseman Zondi, Daily Maverick (4 October 2023).
Under-fire civil society organisations unite for Joburg solidarity picket against ‘attacks’ and ‘misinformation’, Takudzwa Pongweni, Daily Maverick (29 September 2023).
Bitter tears in the ‘valley of wine and roses’ where farmworkers battle eviction, An Wentzel, Daily Maverick (26 September 2023). Republished by MSN.
Joburg Inner City Buildings “Not A Place For People But For Animals”, Gcina Ntsaluba, Health-e News, Journalism for Public Health (26 September 2023).
ActionSA infuriated over rejection of motion to reclaim hijacked buildings, Noxolo Majavu, City Press (22 September 2023).
Female genital cutting is practised in 28 African countries. Why can’t the law stop it? Julia Lalla- Maharajh, Business Day (21 September 2023).
SARS shuts down Joburg CBD branch after fire rips through basement, Head Topics (20 September 2023).
From racial apartheid to climate apartheid – activist Kumi Naidoo in discussion with Mark Gevisser, Mark Gevisser, Daily Maverick (19 September 2023).
NGOs blamed for allowing bad buildings in Joburg’s inner city to thrive, Orrin Singh, Eyewitness News (19 September 2023).
Call for Johannesburg to turn “dark buildings” into decent housing for poor people, Kimberly Mutandiro, GroundUp (18 September 2023).
Wits and UJ academics rally to demand justice for victims of Albert Street fire (17 September 2023).
Social justice – ‘It takes a lawyer, an activist and a storyteller to change the world’, Jane Fonda, Daily Maverick (17 September 2023).
The Johannesburg Inferno – Working Class must unite, The Marxist Workers Party (15 September 2023).
‘I thought they were going to kill me’: Cops assault video victim speaks out, Patience Bambalele and Koena Mashale, Sowetan Live (14 September 2023).
‘We have nothing, no hope’ — the plight of residents at a ‘temporary’ shelter provided by City of Joburg, Bheki Simelane, Daily Maverick (14 September 2023).
Herman Mashaba swayed on death penalty, but 'unapologetic' about tough immigration stance, Khaya Koko, News24 (14 September 2023).
It’s inappropriate to blame NGOs over Joburg CBD rot, says SA Human Rights Commission, Jonisayi Maromo, IOL News (12 September 2023).
Joburg City's neglect allows slumlords retake building, Mpho Sibayoni, Sowetan Live (11 September 2023).
3-million to be paid by CoE after court order, Germiston City News (11 September 2023).
Government officials play the NGO blame game while lives of vulnerable migrants at stake, Zukiswa Pikoli, Daily Maverick (11 September 2023).
Hijacked Buildings: SERI to continue fight against illegal evictions, Aphiwe Ngwenya, The South African (10 September 2023).
Joburg fire: Housing policy fails people – and the economy, Sarah Smit, Mail & Guardian (8 September 2023).
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality fined for not providing housing despite court order to do so, Zelda Venter, IOL (7 September 2023).
Ekurhuleni metro fined R1.3 million in Winnie Mandela informal settlement case, Bomkazi Malobola, SABC News (7 September 2023).
ConCourt ruling prevents eviction of illegal occupants in Joburg CBD, Orrin Singh, Eyewitness News (7 September 2023).
Another disaster waiting to happen?, Koena Mashale, Sowetan Live (6 September 2023).
South African Catholic bishops on building fire that killed 77: Blame the government, not immigrants, Russell Pollitt, S.J America, The Jesuit Magazine (6 September 2023).
Ekurhuleni Municipality gets almost R1.5mln fine over RDP housing allocation, Dinilohlanga Mekuto, SABC News (6 September 2023).
‘Destruction MMCs’ Kenny Kunene and Mgcini Tshwaku tour dilapidated building in CBD, Hendrik Hancke, Times Live (5 September 2023).
'We are not sitting here waiting for your questions': JPC on one of SA's deadliest fires, Alex Patrick and Azarrah Karrim, News24 (5 September 2023).
Residents of Johannesburg’s “dark buildings” fear for their lives after deadly fire, Kimberley Mutandiro, Ground Up (4 September 2023).
Joburg CBD fire: City officials launch mission to keep buildings safe, avoid another disaster, Kailene Pillay, IOL news (4 September 2023).
Gauteng seeks eviction orders for hijacked buildings, Luyolo Mketane, Business Day (4 September 2023).
SANCO urges Joburg to conduct audit of hijacked buildings, Mapaballo Borotho, Jacaranda FM (4 September 2023).
Joburg MMCs team up for building inspection operation, Siyabonga Sithole, IOL news (3 September 2023).
Deadly fire prompts City of Joburg to seek legal clarity on evictions from hijacked buildings, Michelle Banda, Daily Maverick (3 September 2023).
Lessons from Joburg tragedy, Tebogo Khaas, City Press (3 September 2023).
Deadly fire prompts City of Joburg to seek legal clarity on evictions from hijacked buildings (3 September 2023).
Fire in Johannesburg Kills at Least 74 People, Including a Dozen Children, John Eligon and Lynsey Chutel, The New York Times, (31 August 2023 Updated on 2 September 2023).
Joburg Fire | NGOs and Politicians Playing The Blame Game (1 September 2023).
Joburg CBD Fire: 'I bought my Usindiso Shelter room for R10,000,’ says mom of four who survived the killer blaze, Kamogelo Moichela, IOL News (1 September 2023).
A tragedy that could’ve been avoided, Staff Reporter, IOL News (1 September 2023).
Johannesburg fire: At least 74 people killed, including 12 children, Bill Corcoran, Irish Times (1 September 2023).
LIVE BLOG: Joburg CBD Fire death toll hits 76, IOL news (1 September 2023).
Row sparks over blaze: Officials and NGOs debate JHB fire fallout, Lunga Mzangwe, The Citizen (1 September 2023).
Grief and anger after Johannesburg blaze that killed at least 74, Simon Allison, The Guardian (1 September 2023).
South Africa fire kills 74: What are Johannesburg's hijacked buildings? How dangerous are they? FP Explainers, First Post (1 September 2023).
Unfair to blame NGOs fighting against forced evictions for Joburg blaze: Seri (1 September 2023).
Joburg Fire | Ahmed Kathrada Foundation Calls Out City Officials, eNCA (1 September 2023).
Seri hits back at politicians criticizing NGOs following Joburg fire, Omie Chester, News365 (1 September 2023).
SERI hits back at claims it blocked evictions from hijacked buildings, Mapaballo Borotho, East Coast Radio (1 September 2023).
Stop scapegoating the innocent for the tragic Marshalltown inferno – the blame lies squarely at the City of Johannesburg’s door, Heather Robertson, Daily Maverick (1 September 2023).
South Africa Fire: Fire in Johannesburg Kills at Least 74 People, Including a Dozen Children, John Eligon and Lynsey Chutel, New York Times (31 August 2023).
Fire: Joburg’s wake up call – SERI, Politics Web (31 August 2023).
‘The fire ruined everything’: Lives, livelihoods lost in Johannesburg blaze, Nkateko Mabasa, Aljazeera (31 August 2023).
Johannesburg fire: what are 'hijacked buildings' and why are they dangerous?, Reuters (31 August 2023).
NGOs respond to being blamed for Johannesburg fire, Masego Mafata, GroundUp (31 August 2023).
Gauteng Premier promises a “realistic” plan for services in Slovo Park, Chris Gilili, GroundUp (24 August 2023).
Government pays out more than R330m to Marikana victims, Caxton Network News (19 August 2023).
Marikana massacre — Victims’ families receive R330-million from government 11 years later, claims still pending, An Wentzel, Daily Maverick (18 August 2023).
Govt pays over R330 million in claims related to Marikana tragedy, Devdiscourse (18 August 2023).
Seri denies making further claims on Marikana, Ernest Mabuza, Times Live (18 August 2023).
Watch| Nomzamo Zondo interviewed on eNCA responding to the Solicitor General’s briefing on the civil claims for the Marikana Massacre (17 August 2023).
Watch| Thato Masiangoako participated in a televised discussion alongside Andries Nkome, interviewed by Fahraaz Patel on Hilaal TV’s Talking Point (17 August 2023).
Govt has paid over R330m of taxpayer money in Marikana litigation, Sane Dhlamini, Polity (17 August 2023).
‘We have done enough’ – solicitor general gives update on Marikana litigation, Jacaranda FM (17 August 2023).
Marikana: R330m paid out to victims but no 'slush fund' for 'new' claimants, says state, Cebelihle Bhengu, News24 (17 August 2023).
‘Marikana victims still waiting for Ramaphosa’s apology, 11 years later’, SABC News (16 August 2023).
Marikana Massacre: ’11 years gone, still no legal action taken’, Nozibusiso Mazibuko, SA People News (16 August 2023).
Watch | Nomzamo Zondo participated in discussion on Unfiltered on SABC News to discuss the slow pace of justice and the lack of accountability for the Marikana Massacre (16 August 2023).
Watch | Thato Masiangoako interviewed on Salaamedia to discuss the 11^thanniversary of the Marikana Massacre (16 august 2023).
Listen | Thato Masiangoako interviewed by Africa Melane on 702’s Early Breakfast show to discuss the lack of justice for Marikana and the need for an apology for the families and victims (16 August 2023).
Watch | Asenati Tukela Interviewed on eNCA to discuss the lack of justice for the Marikana Massacre and the families’ plea for an apology from the state (16 August 2023).
Watch | Asenati Tukela interviewed on Newzroom Afrika to discuss the lack of justice for the Marikana Massacre 16 August 2023).
Watch | Thato Masiangoako appeared on SABC News’s SA Today to discuss the lack of justice for the Marikana Massacre 11 years later (16 August 2023).
Watch | Nomzamo Zondo appeared in an SABC News segment on the Marikana Massacre and the lack of justice for victims (16 August 2023).
SERI decries lack of justice and accountability for Marikana massacre victims, Siyabonga Sithole, The Star (16 August 2023).
Soek die verskille: Is SAPD nou anders as op 16 Augustus 2012?, Erika de Beer, Netwerk24 (16 august 2023).
SA marks 11 years since Marikana Massacre, NPA accused of dragging its feet, Zebilon Maine, SABC News (15 August 2023).
NPA accused of dragging its feet in Marikana Massacre prosecutions, Tebogo Phakedi, SABC News (15 August 2023).
Black women street vendors generate notable wealth, Pedro Mzileni, Sowetan Live(14 August 2023).
Watch | Asenati Tukela interviewed on SABC News to discuss the families’ wait for justice following the Marikana Massacre (12 August 2023).
Watch | Nomzamo Zondo Nomzamo Zondo interviewed on Newzroom Africa, discussing the lack of justice for the Marikana massacre 11 years later (12 August 2023).
‘Apologise to families, survivors of Marikana massacre’: Seri tells govt,Ernest Mabuza, Times Live also published by Herald Live (11 August 2023).
Women's Day | Shack dwellers movement honours women who died while fighting for justice, Noxolo Majavu, City Press (9 August 2023).
SERI condemns police action in Slovo Park protest, SABC News (4 August 2023).
Statement on the police killing of Karabo Chaka, Abahlali baseMjondolo, Freedom News (4 August 2023).
Slovo Park fury at City of Joburg’s broken promises, Chris Gilili, GroundUp (4 August 2023).
Watch | Thato Masiangoako appeared on SABC News to discuss the Slovo Park protest (3 August 2023).
Watch | Khululiwe Bhengu appeared on SABC News to discuss the Slovo Park protest (3 August 2023).
Sheffield settlers win housing battle, James Anderson and Sboniso Dlamini, North Coast Courier (2 August 2023).
Teen's death in Slovo Park protests probed by Ipid, police involvement unclear, Rorisang Kgosana, Times Live and Sowetan Live (2 August 2023).
SERI condemns force used by police during Slovo Park protest, Tamika Gounden, Eyewitness News (2 August 2023).
Sassa taken to court over R350 grants, Bulelwa Payi, Weekend Argus (29 July 2023).
Civil society hopeful for solutions to ‘unfair, unlawful’ exclusion of millions from SRD grant, Thabi Madiba, Polity (27 July 2023).
Litigation under way to challenge unfair exclusion of millions from Social Relief of Distress grant, Takudwa Pongweni, Daily Maverick (27 July 2023).
Divisive politics that destabilise coalitions is worsening Gauteng residents' quality of life, Malaika Ditabo, News24 (22 July 2023).
Ending Political games: Coalition governments need rules – experts, Marizka Coetzer, The Citizen (21 July 2023).
Victory for Abahlali and the Sheffield shack dwellers, Tsoanelo Sefoloko, GroundUp(20 July 2023). Also republished on All Africa.
Millions of poor people still excluded from Social Relief of Distress grant, say activists, Zukiswa Pikoli, Daily Maverick (14 June 2023).
South Africa’s social movements lead resistance to organized xenophobia and state inaction, Tanupriya Singh, Peoples Dispatch (7 June 2023).
City of Joburg awaiting report on whether Kenny Kunene’s raids were unlawful, Molefe Seeletsa, The Citizen (5 June 2023).
NGOs Set Legal Sights on Operation Dudula After 40 Immigrants and Allies Receive Death Threats From Movement, Lerato Mutsila, Briefly (26 May 2023).
Watch | Nomzamo Zondo appeared on eNCA to discuss litigation against Operation Dudula and certain of its office-bearers for ongoing xenophobic and racist speech and conduct (26 May 2023).
NGO takes Operation Dudula and Police to court, Mimi Mfundisi, SA People (26 May 2023).
South Africa: Families Face Eviction From the Land They've Farmed for Generations, Leizl Human, GroundUp (republished by All Africa) (25 May 2023)
Groups take Operation Dudula, government to court over xenophobia, violence concerns, Cebelihle Bhengu, New24 (25 May 2023).
“Stop the rot”: Court interdict sought against Operation Dudula, Kimberly Mutandiro, GroundUp (25 May 2023).
NGO files case against Operation Dudula on behalf of 30 people — for group’s ‘unlawful and violent conduct’, Michelle Banda, Daily Maverick (24 May 2023).
Rights group wants clients’ names redacted in Operation Dudula court challenge, Tauriq Moosa, Business Day (24 May 2023).
'I now understand why Mugabe banned NGOs,' says Kenny Kunene, Sisanda Mbolekwa, Herald Live (21 May 2023).
Plight of activists continues to raise concerns as more are killed, attacked, Civicus Monitor (18 May 2023).
CEO of Joburg Homeless Network says there's a housing shortage in the city, Tshepiso Motloung, News24 (18 May 2023).
Raids led by Kenny Kunene in Joburg slammed as criminal acts of intimidating residents, Jonisayi Maromo, IOL News (17 May 2023).
Human rights organisations slam Kenny Kunene for 'targeting' poor people in 'unlawful' Joburg raids, Tshepiso Motloung, News24 (17 May 2023).
SERI condemns raid-and-eviction [programme led by Kenny Kunene in Joburg, Alpha Ramushwana, Eyewitness News (17 May 2023).
Human rights organisation slams Kenny Kunene for unlawful raids and demolishing building, Unathi Nkanjeni, Times Live (17 May 2023).
Listen | Khululiwe Bhengu Interviews on Power FM to discuss the recent unwarranted raids carried out at the behest of Acting Mayor of Johannesburg Kenny Kunene (17 May 2023)
Listen | Nomzamo Zondo interviewed by Stephen Grootes on SAfm Sunrise to discuss the recent unwarranted raids carried out at the behest of Acting Mayor of Johannesburg Kenny Kunene (17 May 2023).
Watch | Nomzamo Zondo appeared on Newzroom Afrika to discuss the recent unwarranted raids carried out at the behest of Acting Mayor of Johannesburg Kenny Kunene (17 May 2023)
Listen | Edward Molopi Interviewed on Power FM to discuss the recent unwarranted raids carried out at the behest of Acting Mayor of Johannesburg Kenny Kunene (16 May 2023).
SERI condemns building raids by acting Joburg mayor, Politics Web (15 May 2023).
Homelessness on the rise in Cape Town, Katharine Child, Business Day, (15 May 2023).
Delayed Court Hearing for the Eviction Notices of Homeless people, Online Editor, Varsity News (11 May 2023).
Waste pickers in Joburg’s World Trade Centre escape eviction, only to lose all in fire, Kinberly Mutandiro, Daily Maverick (4 May 2023).
'They don't have anything': Seri challenging CoCT bid to evict homeless from CBD, Carlo Petersen, Eyewitness News (20 April 2023).
Last-minute delay to court hearing on eviction of homeless people on Cape Town’s streets, Matthew Hirsch, GroundUp, (19 April 2023). Republished by Daily Maverick.
CoCT to hold back evicting homeless people living in CBD, Carlo Petersen, Eyewitness News (19 April 2023).
Homeless crisis: City of Cape Town's court application delayed after Joburg NGO opposes evictions, Marvin Charles, New24 (19 April 2023).
Watch | Dineo Phalane appeared oneNCA TV show ‘We the Nation’ on an episode about whether the Constitution is worth the paper it is written on (30 March 2023).
Boost for social grants in South Africa coming next week, Business Tech (29 March 2023).
Listen | Nomzamo Zondo interviewed on the Strength and Solidarity Podcast hosted by Akwe Amosu on an episode entitled ‘South Africa: The challenge of offering solidarity without strings’, to discuss to discuss SERI and Abahlali baseMjondolo’s partnership (29 March 2023).
Covid grant should be increased to at least R413, say civil society groups, Liezl Human, GroundUp (20 March 2023). Also published by Daily Maverick and Moneyweb.
Listen | Nomzamo Zondo interviewed on SABC News Podcast for Human Rights Day to discuss how corruption erodes human rights (17 March 2023).
PODCAST | HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: How corruption erodes human rights,Lebo Tshangela, SABC News (17 March 2023).
‘Every generation has its struggle’ – Activism and the law in the fight for social justice, Daily Maverick (16 March 2023).
Celebrating victory and justice for South Africa’s Abahlali baseMjondolo, Matthew Hirsch, Freedom News (5 March 2023).
Equal Education made “constitutional alchemy” says lawyer who represented them, Matthew Hirsch, GroundUp (27 February 2023).
Disabled immigrants evicted from Joburg building by Operation Dudula, Kimberly Mutandiro, GroundUp (16 February 2023).
Social housing in South Africa is in trouble - here’s why, Maxwell Roeland, GroundUp (10 February 2023).
Career guide to the legal profession in South Africa published by the law society of South Africa for 2023, Isabel Joubert, Law Society of South Africa (9 February 2023). Calls for revolution at Social Justice Assembly, Martin Jansen, Elitsha Media (3 February 2023).
More than 250 organisations commit to the struggle for a fair, just and democratic South Africa, Naledi Sikhakhane, Daily Maverick (23 January 2023).
Watch: Nomzamo Zondo interviewed on Newzroom Afrika to discuss decades of social justice in SA (27 January 2023).
Operation Dudula attacks on migrants endangers individual and public health – consortium, Cebelihle Mthethwa, News 24 (21 January 2023).
New hope for prosecution of outstanding TRC cases, now a top priority for NPA, Mwangi Githahu, IOL news (16 January 2023).
DUMA GQUBULE: Out-of-control xenophobia is harming everyone in SA, Duma Gqubule, Business Day (10 January 2023).
Nomzamo interviewed in “‘Reckoning with the Riots’: A documentary on the July 2021 unrest” (4 January 2023).
‘Reckoning with the Riots’: A short documentary on the July 2021 unrest, Nomfundo Xolo, Mail & Guardian (4 January 2023).

2022

With support, the informal economy could help ease SA’s crises, Tawanda Matema and Pail Kariuki, Business Day (14 December 2022).
Domestic workers urge Ramaphosa to sign compensation bill into law, Chris Gilili, GroundUp(2 December 2022).
Urban Housing Crisis Part 2: Mind the gap — solutions to Joburg’s inner-city housing crisis hamstrung by budget constraints, Michelle Banda, Daily Maverick (01 December 2022).
We are treated like the mud you walk on in the informal settlement,’ says land rights activist, Naledi Sikhakhane,Daily Maverick(21 November 2022).
The Abahlali baseMjondolo experience exposes South Africa’s shrinking democratic space, Thato Masiangoako,Daily Maverick(18 October 2022).
Court upholds human rights of waste reclaimers in Joburg eviction case,Naledi Sikhakhane,Daily Maverick(16 October 2022).
More than 20 activists killed in eThekwini battle for land, Paddy Harper,Mail & Guardian (13 October 2022).
Eskom’s death spiral caused by policies and political choices, Andile Zulu, Mail & Guardian, Andile Zulu,Mail & Guardian(10 October 2022).
City of Joburg ordered to find temporary accommodation for Midrand waste pickers, Tebogo Monama,News24(7 October 2022).
Judicial Service Commission recommends three candidates for Gauteng High Court Bench, Cebelihle Bhengu,News 24(7 October 2022).
Passing of Land Expropriation Bill by National Assembly widely welcomed, Sibusiso MbotoIOL News(4 October 2022).
Civil society calls for urgent national intervention to protect Abahlali baseMjondolo,SERI,Mail & Guardian(14 September 2022). [SERI press statement republished].
Watch | SERI’s Zolile Shude interviewed by Thembekile Mrototo on Newzroom Afrika to discuss a letter by civil society’s calling for government to protect Abahlali baseMjondolo (15 September 2022).
We want ubuntu, but fail to treat our domestic workers properly, Pinky Mashiane and Kelebogile Khunou,News24(19 September 2022).

Finding justice 10 years after the Marikana massacre, Athandiwe Saba, Mail and Guardian(19 August 2022).
'Sorry seems to be the hardest word to say’ for Ramaphosa, Opinion, IOL News (21 August 2022).
Lindokuhle Mnguni 'enriched all of our lives', says land activist group of murdered commune leader, Times Live Editorial, Sowetan (22 August 2022).
Inside Joburg’s building of darkness, where migrants live in fear as Operation Dudula threats amplify, Staff Reporter, Daily Maverick (22 August 2022).
Civil society shows its support for trade unions’ cost of living protests, Mark Heywood, Daily Maverick (24 August 2022).
Joburg mayor ‘mulling over reshuffle in key positions, Karabo Ngoepe, IOL News (28 August 2022)
Worrying Trends: Vilification Of CSOs and Killings Of HRDs, CIVICUS Monitor (30 August 2022).
Civil society calls for urgent national intervention to protect Abahlali baseMjondolo, SERI, Mail & Guardian (14 September 2022). [SERI press statement republished].
Watch | Zolile Shude interviewed by Thembekile Mrototo on Newzroom Afrika to discuss a letter by civil society’s calling for government to protect Abahlali baseMjondolo (15 September 2022).
‘We are treated like the mud you walk on in the informal settlement,’ says land rights activist, Naledi Sikhakhane, Daily Maverick (21 November 2022).
Urban Housing Crisis Part 1: Bad to worse — massive gap in rightful housing and basic service delivery for Joburg’s inner city low-income residents, Michelle Banda, Daily Maverick (29 November 2022).
Urban Housing Crisis Part 2: Mind the gap — solutions to Joburg’s inner-city housing crisis hamstrung by budget constraints, Michelle Banda, Daily Maverick (01 December 2022).
Domestic workers urge Ramaphosa to sign compensation bill into law, Chris Gilili, GroundUp (2 December 2022).
With support, the informal economy could help ease SA’s crises, Tawanda Matema and Pail Kariuki, Business Day (14 December 2022).
Marikana: An Intergenerational Trauma, Niren Tolsi, Rosa Luxemburg Foundation (18 August 2022).
Finding justice 10 years after the Marikana massacre, Athandiwe Saba, Mail and Guardian(19 August 2022).
Marikana a decade later: It wasn't an accident, says SERI, Jeanette Chabalala, News24 (16 August 2022).
Marikana a decade later: It wasn't an accident, says SERI, Jeanette Chabalala, News24 (16 August 2022).
Marikana: An Intergenerational Trauma, Niren Tolsi, Rosa Luxemburg Foundation (18 August 2022).
EDITORIAL: Marikana is part of the malaise poisoning our democracy’s soul, Business Day Editorial (15 August 2022).
This week — Remembering the Marikana massacre, World Humanitarian Day and Land Conference, Tamsin Metelerkamp, Daily Maverick (15 August 2022).
Tenth anniversary of Marikana massacre highlights psychological, emotional impact on families, Jeanette Chabalala, News24 (15 August 2022).
Moments to death: Artwork marking 10th anniversary of Marikana massacre back on show, Shakirah Thebus, IOL (15 August 2022).
EDITORIAL: Marikana is part of the malaise poisoning our democracy’s soul, Business Day Editorial (15 August 2022).
This week — Remembering the Marikana massacre, World Humanitarian Day and Land Conference, Tamsin Metelerkamp, Daily Maverick (15 August 2022).
Tenth anniversary of Marikana massacre highlights psychological, emotional impact on families, Jeanette Chabalala, News24 (15 August 2022).
Moments to death: Artwork marking 10th anniversary of Marikana massacre back on show, Shakirah Thebus, IOL (15 August 2022).
Ramaphosa Should Apologise Says Widows of Miners in Marikana, iAfrica Editorial (12 August 2022).
Ramaphosa Should Apologise Says Widows of Miners in Marikana, iAfrica Editorial (12 August 2022)
Widow of Lonmin Guard Killed at Marikana Urges Ramaphosa to Keep Promise & Visit,Bernadette Wicks, EWN (11 August 2022).
Remembering Marikana: Families Of Victims Want Trauma Compensation, Nkosikhona Duma, EWN (11 August 2022).
Governance failure is at the root of xenophobic violence, Carien Du Plessis, Financial Mail (11 August 2022).
South Africa: Observing 10 Years Since Marikana Mine Massacre - South African News Briefs - August 10, 2022, Esther Rose, AllAfrica (10 August 2022).
Things are bleak in SA right now — and foreigners are an easy scapegoat, Franny Rabkin, Sunday Times (7 August 2022).
South Africa: Observing 10 Years Since Marikana Mine Massacre - South African News Briefs - August 10, 2022, Esther Rose, AllAfrica (10 August 2022).
Widow of Lonmin Guard Killed at Marikana Urges Ramaphosa to Keep Promise & Visit,Bernadette Wicks, EWN (11 August 2022).
Remembering Marikana: Families Of Victims Want Trauma Compensation, Nkosikhona Duma, EWN (11 August 2022).
Governance failure is at the root of xenophobic violence, Carien Du Plessis, Financial Mail (11 August 2022).
Civil society organisations call on the President to hold officials to account about ongoing attacks against them, Chulumanco Mahamba, IOL News (4 August 2022).
Civil society organisations’ open letter to Ramaphosa about ongoing attacks against the sector, by 22 Civil Society Organisations, Daily Maverick (4 August 2022).
Justice ministry condemns threats on NGO lawyers, Action SA says MMC not to blame, Times Live Editiorial (4 August 2022).
Podcast of Jon Jeffery – Deputy Minister: Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development on SAFM discussing CoJ MMC’s conduct (4 August 2022).
ConCourt’s woeful ruling on foreign legal practitioners fails to consider vicious xenophobia scourge, Pierre de Vos, Daily Maverick (4 August 2022).
Seri temporarily shut doors amid threats to staff, Kgaugelo Masweneng, Sunday Times (1 August 2022).
City of Joburg condemns inflammatory statements by councillor Nkululeko Mbundu against socio-economic rights group, Michelle Banda, Daily Maverick (2 August 2022).
Rights group Seri closes over online threats after it prevented the eviction of street traders, Dennis Webster, Mail and Guardian (2 August 2022).
Joburg MMC has 'endangered the lives of Seri staff', says justice department, Jeanette Chabalala, News24 (3 August 2022).
Watch | Khululiwe Bhengu on Newzroom Afrika discussing the interdict trades seek against the COJ MMC (28 July 2022).
Listen | Khululiwe Bhengu on PowerFM discussing about the interdict against the CoJ by traders (29 July 2022).
Panel unpacks Covid-19’s impact, Lethabo Khambule, Daily Sun (29 July 2022).
Journalists for Human Rights and Media Monitoring Africa discuss impact of COVID-19, Horisani Sithole, SABC News (29 July 2022).
Listen | Khululiwe Bhengu interviewed on SAFM to discuss the City of Johannesburg’s eviction of informal traders (29 July 2022).
Journalists for Human Rights and Media Monitoring Africa discuss impact of COVID-19, Newstimes (27 July 2022).
Proposed amendments to regulations on Social Relief of Distress grant do not go far enough, Carilee Osborne, Daily Maverick (27 July 2022).
Dlamini and Operation Dudula part ways over opposing views on foreign nationals, Cebelihle Bhengu (26 July 2022).
The station traders who beat PRASA, Kimberly Mutandiro, Ground Up (20 July 2022).
High Court rebukes City of Cape Town for Covid evictions, Tania Broughton, Ground Up (19 July 2022).
Traders back at Joburg’s Park Station for first time in three weeks after xenophobic threats, Maru Attwood, Daily Maverick (12 July 2022).
Court dismisses Prasa bid to remove Park Station informal traders, Ennerest Mabuza (12 July 2022)
Ntumba's family eager to fight on for justice, Mpho Koka, Sowetan Live (11 July 2022).
Seri wants answers after acquittal of police officers accused of Mthokozisi Ntumba’s murder, Omie Chester, News 365 (8 July 2022).
I didn't vanish, I was never called to testify in Ntumba case — Suredin, Mpho Koka, Sowetan Live (8 July 2022).
Instrumentalizing migrants, Janet Munakamwe, Africa is a Country (7 July 2022)
Changing face of xenophobia in SA as government hesitant to take firm stand, Stephen Phiri, Daily Maverick (7 July 2022).
Cops accused of Mthokozisi Ntumba's death acquitted, Alex Patrick, Sunday Times (5 July 2022).
President Ramaposa expected to account for orchestrating Marikana massacre, SABC News (3 July 2022).
Police minister denies everything in lawsuit by family of man killed in student protest, Franny Rabkin, Times Live (3 July 2022).
NGOs Condemn Dr Aaron Motsoaledi’s “Attack” on Helen Suzman Foundation, Told to Withdraw His Statements, Bianca Lalbahadur, Briefly (1 July 2022).
Operation Dudula agrees to stop illegal eviction letters, shopkeepers agree to withdraw charges, Shaun Smillie, Daily Maverick (20 June 2022).
The toxic and tragic results of Dudula’s hate campaign in Orange Grove, Shaun Smillie, Daily Maverick (16 June 2022).
Marikana victims demand an apology and R1-billion from Ramaphosa, Author, Mail & Guardian (3 June 2022).
Listen | Nerishka Singh and Tim Fish Hodgson interviewed for the Oxford Human Rights Hub podcast entitled episode entitled 'Spotlight on an understudied institution: evictions and the Magistrate's Court in South Africa' (2 June 2022).
Marikana – a massacre still without any criminal consequences, Greg Nicolson, Daily Maverick (19 May 2022).
Listen | Edward Molopi interviewed by John Maytham on Radio 702 to discuss the proposed shift in housing policy (19 May 2022).
Watch | Kelebogile Khunou appeared on Daily Thetha to discuss the rights of domestic workers (2 May 2022).
South Africa President Pledges Climate Adaptation As Floods Leave 448 Dead, Gaye Taylor, The Energy Mix (22 April 2022).
South Africa’s Government Shifts to Rebuilding After Disastrous Flooding, New York Times (19 April 2022).
Former Rhodes University student ’rape culture’ protester Yolanda Dyantyi given lifeline, Zelda Venter, Pretoria News – IOL (31 March 2022).
Victory for banned Rhodes University student, Bernadette Wicks, The Citizen (31 March 2022).
Student feels vindicated after appeal court overturns lifetime ban by Rhodes University, Michelle Banda, Daily Maverick (30 March 2022).
South Africa: City-Run Hostel Has Been Hijacked By Criminals, Kimberly Mutandiro, Ground Up republished by AllAfrica (29 March 2022).
Rhodes mulls way forward after court sets aside student's expulsion, Ernest Mabuza, Sowetan Live (29 March 2022).
Victory for banned-for-life student Yolanda Dyantyi as SCA refers matter back to Rhodes University, Jeanette Chabalala, News24 (29 March 2022).
SCA sets aside ex Rhodes student Yolanda Dyantyi's 2017 expulsion, Karabo Ledwaba, Sowetan Live (29 March 2022).
Yolanda Dyantyi elated after winning her case against Rhodes University, Palesa Manaleng, Eye Witness News(29 March 2022).
Listen | to Nerishka Singh being interviewed on Power FM’s Power Drive to discuss the way in which the courts adjudicated evictions in the Johannesburg inner city between 2013 and 2018 (28 March 2022).
Watch | Asenati Tukela interviewed on SABC News to discuss the previously banned march by Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia (KAAX) which went ahead on 26 March 2022 (26 March 2022).
Evictions more likely to escalate at the end of the state of disaster, Noxolo Majavu, City Press (26 March 2022).
Anti-Xenophobia march to go ahead Saturday after Joburg court overturns metro police prohibition, Tamsin Metelerkamp, Daily Maverick (25 March 2022).
Eviction orders not in line with Constitution, says legal organisation, Masego Mafata, Ground Up (25 March 2022).
Anti-xenophobia march gets go-ahead, Times Live (25 March 2022).
Listen | to Nerishka Singh being interviewed on SA FM’s The Talking Point to discuss a new report by the Socio-Economic Rights Institute (SERI) shows that the Joburg Central Magistrates Court does not consider much the circumstances of the communities when eviction applications are made. The report has found that this is inconsistent with the current legislation and Constitutional principles. It also found that the respondents often did not have legal representation. (24 March 2022).
As MacKenzie Scott donates $3.9B, one grantee expresses ambivalence, Stephani Beasley, Devex (23 March 2022).
Institute to release findings on inner city evictions, Lehlohonolo Mashigo, The Star - IOL (23 March 2022).
Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia to approach high court to overturn ban of Joburg march, Tamsin Metelerkamp, Daily Maverick (21 March 2022).
Abahlali baseMjondolo activist murdered in Cato Crest, Sibahla Anthony Siqathule, Rising Sun Overport (16 March 2022).
Mthokozisi Ntumba's death by rubber bullet was avoidable: rights institute, Ernest Mabuza, Sowetan Live (10 March 2022). [republished by the Herald Live]
Housing activist murdered in Durban, Nokulunga Majola, Ground Up (9 March 2022).
South Africa: Anti-Migrant Demonstrations Turn Violent in Alexandra, André van Wyk, All Africa (7 March 2022).
Watch | Tebogo Tshehlo interviewed on eNCA to discuss the City of Johannesburg’s neglect of its Temporary Emergency Accommodation where evicted inner city residents were relocated to near Wembley Stadium (5 March 2022).
Watch | Thato Masiangoako participated in Newzroom Afrika’s panel discussion on the Report of the Expert Panel into the July 2021 Civil Unrest alongside Dr Jackie Cilliers and Qaanitah.
Yolanda Dyantyi challenges Rhodes University life ban in Supreme Court of Appeal, Michelle Banda, Daily Maverick (22 February 2022).
Fight continues for permanently expelled Rhodes student Yolanda Dyantyi, Anita Dywaba, IOL (22 February 2022).
Activists launch movement against xenophobia, Bernard Chiguvare and Masego Mafata, GroundUp (21 February 2022) republished by News24.
Unproven that Hillbrow, nearby areas are '80% foreign national' as video claims, Naphtali Khumalo, EyeWitness News (21 February 2022) first published by AfricaCheck in 2019.
Marikana trial: Victims and families want justice but have little faith justice system, Ntombi Nkosi, IOL (16 February 2022).
Watch | Edward Molopi appeared on Daily Thetha alongside the Slovo Park’s Development Community Forum’s chairperson Lerato Marole and DR Trevor Ngwane to discuss “Amakomiti” in informal settlements (18 January 2022).
Banned for life Rhodes student Yolanda Dyantyi's case heading to Supreme Court, The Citizen (8 January 2022).

2021

Thembisa residents drag municipality to court for contempt over housing, Siviwe Feketha, Sowetan (9 December 2021).
Access to adequate housing remains a challenge 25 years after signing SA’s Constitution into law, Tshepo Phagane, SABC News (10 December 2021).
Watch| Nomzamo Zondo interviewed on Newzroom Afrika to discuss the Constitutional Court’s refusal to award constitutional damages from the Ekurhuleni Municipality for socio-economic rights (8 December 2021).
Constitutional Court refuses damages to Ekurhuleni shack dwellers, Tania Broughton, GroundUp (7 December 2021).
21 Bompas occupants evicted to Marlboro, Nadine Sibanda, Rosebank Killarney Gazette (6 December 2021).
Watch| Nomzamo Zondo interviewed on Newzroom Afrika to discuss the Thubakgale matter in which Winnie Mandela residents have waited for more than 20 years for RDP houses (1 December 2021).
Shack dwellers hitting back at repression, Anna Majavu, New Frame (24 November 2021).
Call to secure borders as population growth outstrips SA’s resources, Reitumetse Makwea, The Citizen (24 November 2021).
Little has changed for domestic workers a year after court judgment, union says, Mthuthuzeli Ntseku, Cape Argus (22 November 2021).
South Africa: Local Government Is Broken - Could the 2021 Election Outcomes Be the Turning Point?, Christi Van Dder Westhuizen, The Conversation (republished by AllAfrica) (5 November 2021).
Briardene residents are out there ‘on their own’, Nomfundo Xolo, New Frame (4 November 2021).
Court halts xenophobic raids in inner-city Joburg, Musawenkosi Cabe, New Frame (1 November 2021). Republished on AllAfrica.
Listen| Nerishka Singh interviewed by Stephen Grootes on SAfm Sunrise to discuss the Constitutional Court’s judgment on warrantless raids (26 October 2021).
Watch| Nkosinathi Sithole interviewed by eNCA’s Clement Manyathela on the Constitutional Court judgment confirming the unconstitutionality of warrantless raids (26 October 2021).
SERI welcomes judgment in matter of inner-city raids of 2017 and 2018, Political Analysis (26 October 2021).
Vital Concourt judgment on warrantless searches, Tania Boughton, GroundUp (25 October 2021).
'Cruel, degrading, invasive': ConCourt rules section of the Police Act on raids unconstitutional, Marvin Charles, News24 (25 October 2021).
Watch | Edward Molopi interviewed on Newzroom Afrika to discuss the Constitutional Court’s judgment on warrantless raids (25 October 2021)
Watch| Nkosinathi Sithole interviewed on SABC News to discuss the Constitutional Court judgment confirming the unconstitutionality of warrantless raids (22 October 2021).
Constitutional court confirms warrantless searches in cordoned off areas unconstitutional, Emsie Ferreira, Mail & Guardian (22 October 2021).
‘Land and jobs manje!’ Fact-checking promises in the Economic Freedom Fighters’ 2021 election manifesto, Naledi Mashishi, Africa Check (19 October 2021).
Randjesfontein farm: A reminder of governments inconsistency on evictions, Timothy Fish Hodgson and Onen Cylus, Daily Maverick (18 October 2021).
Cape Town takes on all comers over landowners’ rights, Philani Nombembe, Sunday Times (17 October 2021).
Watch| Asenati Tukela participated in a discussion hosted by eNCA on electricity supply (16 October 2021).
High Court rescinds eviction order granted to City of Joburg for eviction of Fleurhof occupants, Lwandile Bhengu, News24 (15 October 2021).
Waste pickers should be seen as essential, Musawenkosi Cabe, New Frame Guardian (15 October 2021). (Also published by Mail & Guardian)
Naked man eviction: City of Cape Town should try alternatives to demolishing shacks, court hears, Jenni Evans, News24 (12 October 2021).
Jewels among squalor and rubble: developers’ ambitious plans for Joburg CBD, Anna Cox and Gill Gifford, Sunday Times (12 September 2021).
Plans to visit Marikana families have been delayed by various groups: Ramaphosa, SABC News (3 September 2021).
South Africa: Policing and Crime Are Worse Seven Years After Khayelitsha Commission, Say Residents, Mary-Anne Gontsana, All Africa (26 August 2021).
Families of Marikana victims want more than the R500 000 offered by state, Poloko Tau,City Press (18 August 2021).
SA has laws to protect domestic workers and ensure fair treatment, Mthuthuzeli Ntseku, Cape Argus (18 August 2021).
Millions paid to Marikana families but disputes remain over millions more, Ernest Mabuza,Herald Live (18 August 2021).
South Africa: At Least R170 Million Paid in Marikana Reparations, SA News (18 August 2021). Republished on All Africa.
Listen| Nomzamo Zondo interviewed by Stephen Grootes on Sa fm Sunrise to discuss the press briefing by the Solicitor-General on the claims paid out by the state relating to the Marikana massacre (18 August 2021).
Watch| Thulani Nkosi interviewed on Newzroom Afrika by Ayanda Nyathi to discuss the press briefing by the Solicitor-General on the claims paid out by the state relating to the Marikana massacre (18 August 2021).
Watch| Nomzamo Zondo interviewed on eNCA by Sally Burdett to discuss Solicitor General, Fhedzisani Pandelani’s press briefing on the update of reparations paid to victims of the Marikana massacre (18 August 2021).
Listen| Nomzamo Zondo interviewed by Julie Alli on Salaamedia to discuss the lack of justice for the Marikana massacre (18 August 2021).
Watch| Thato Masiangoako interviewed by Thulasizwe Simelane on eNCA’s All Angles to discuss the risks of using rubber bullets in crowd control (17 August 2021).
Watch| Nomzamo Zondo interviewed on SABC News to discuss Solicitor General, Fhedzisani Pandelani’s press briefing on the update of reparations compensation paid to victims of the Marikana massacre (17 August 2021).
Marikana massacre: nine years on and no prosecution or compensation, Zintle Mahlati,IOL (16 August 2021).
This week: Nine years after 34 miners were killed at Marikana, South Africa continues to mourn, Zukiswa Pikoli, Daily Maverick (16 August 2021).
Listen| Khuselwa Dyantyi interviewed by Nghamula Chauke on Capricorn fm to discuss the lack of justice for the Marikana massacre (16 August 2021).
Watch| Asenati Tukela interviewed on SABC News’ the Agenda to discuss the plight of the widows of the deceased mineworkers from the Marikana massacre (16 August).
Listen| Khuselwa Dyantyi interviewed by Thabiso Thema on Power fm to discuss the lack of justice for the Marikana massacre (16 August 2021).
Listen| Asenati Tukela interviewed on SA fm’s Beyond the Headline to discuss how little has changed since the Marikana massacre of 2012 (16 August 2021).
Watch| Thato Masiangoako interviewed on Newzroom Afrika to the lack of justice an accountability for the Marikana massacre (16 August 2021).
Listen| Asenati Tukela interviewed by Bongani Bingwa on 702 fm to discuss justice for the victims of the Marikana massacre (16 August 2021).
Listen| Dineo Phalane interviewed on Radio 2000’s show ‘the Take Off’ to discuss the 9th commemoration of the Marikana massacre (16 August).
Watch| Khuselwa Dyantyi appeared on Morning Live on SABC News to discuss the 9th commemoration of the Marikana massacre (16 August 2021).
Watch| Nomzamo Zondo interviewed on eNCA by Anlie Hatting to discuss the 9^thcommemoration of the Marikana massacre (15 August 2021).
Watch| Khuselwa Dyantyi appeared in a panel discussion hosted by eNCA to discuss the quest for justice for Marikana (15 August 2021).
Watch| Nomzamo Zondo interviewed on SABC News to 9th commemoration of the Marikana massacre (15 August 2021).
Parties call on government to speed up Marikana reparations, Samkelo Mtshali, IOL (15 August 2021).
Marikana: Still no justice, Poloko Tau, City Press (15 August 2021).
Marikana massacre: South Africa may be grappling with whose pain is more worthy of nationwide recognition, Zukiswa Pikoli, Daily Maverick (14 August 2021).
SERI wants August 16 to be a holiday as sign of respect to 34 Marikana miners, Itumeleng Mafisa, IOL (13 August 2021).
‘I don’t feel like a citizen of this country’, Niren Tolsi, New Frame (13 August 2021).
Watch| Nomzamo Zondo interviewed on SABC News to discuss SERI’s concern over the lack of prosecutions for the Marikana massacre (13 August 2021).
Listen| Nomzamo Zondo interviewed by Stephen Grootes on SA FM Sunrise to discuss the lack of justice for the Marikana massacre (12 August 2021).
Watch| Nomzamo Zondo interviewed on Newzroom Afrika to discuss the 9^thcommemoration of the Marikana massacre (12 August 2021).
No justice left behind after the Marikana massacre, Niren Tolsi, Mail & Guardian (12 August 2021).
'Trigger-happy' use of rubber bullets by police results in death and lifelong injury in South Africa, Shaun Smillie, Daily Maverick(12 August 2021).
Marikana massacre: Seri expresses discontent over lack of prosecutions, Loyiso Sidimba, IOL (10 August 2021).
Listen|SERI helped organise a series of conversations on domestic work in South Africa to mark the release of SERI’s Domestic Worker Employers’ Guide and commemorate Women’s Month. The conversations were hosted on the Shop Stewards Corner on Metro FM hosted by Ayabonga Cawe. This episode included Dr Refiloe Lepere (9 August 2021).
Rights body blasts cops for raiding poor people’s homes looking for looted goods, Itumeleng Mafisa, The Star (23 July 2021).
Apartheid is alive and well in the suburbs, Gugulethu Mhlungu, City Press (11 July 2021).
Siqalo shack dwellers want solar power, Marecia Damons, GroundUp (republished on All Africa) (8 July 2021).
Civil society coalition condemns South Africa's report to the UN on inequality, Luke Feltham, Mail & Guardian (7 July 2021).
SERI calls for end to lethal force on Swazi protestors, Mahlohonolo Lakaje, Political Analysis (2 July 2021).
Law and riot, riot and law, Editorial, New Frame (2 July 2021).
SERI demands answers from Phiyega about heavy police presence that led to Marikana massacre, Itumeleng Mafisa, IOL(23 June 2021).
Watch| Nomzamo Zondo interviewed by Leanne Manas on SABC News to discuss the High Court’s dismissal of former National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega's application to have the findings of the Marikana Commission of Inquiry into the death of 44 Lonmin mineworkers set aside (22 June 2021).
Youth Day: South Africans encouraged to report illegal activities by SAPS members, Loyiso Sidimba, IOL(16 June 2021).
Activist accused of harassment agrees to apologise to Robertson farmers, Liezl Human, GroundUp(7 June 2021).
Listen|Thulani Nkosi interviewed by Ayabonga Cawe on Metro FM show Shop Stewards Leader to discuss domestic workers planned march to the Department of Labour on Workers Day in August calling on Compensation Fund to grant them more time to lodge claims for injuries on duty. Domestic workers were given 12 months from 19 November 2020 to submit their claims. (7 June 2021).
Overwhelming support for activists released on bail,Nomfundo Xolo, New Frame (4 June 2021).
Watch| Kelebogile Khunou interviewed by Thabo Mdluli to discuss concerns that domestic workers are systematically excluded from claiming from the Compensation Fund for work-related injuries, illnesses, or death because of challenges including a lack of enough time to lodge claims (3 June 2021).
Dolomite hinders residential development in Gauteng, Dennis Webster, Sowetan (2 June 2021).
Listen| Thato Masiangoako interviewed or appeared on SAfm Sunrise to discuss whether police should still use rubber bullets during protest (01 June 2021).
Domestic workers to march for compensation deadline extension, Zelda Venter, IOL News, 26 May 2021
Unions call on Compensation Fund to allow domestic workers more time to submit claims, Masego Mafata, Ground Up (24 May 2021).
Know and protect your rights — a beginner's guide to being an active citizen of South Africa, Paul Hoffman, Daily Maverick (23 May 2021).
The fine legal line between legitimate protest and criminality, Stanley Malematja, Daily Maverick (20 May 2021).
Abahlali baseMjondolo protests over 'baseless' charges against activists, Sibahle Anthony Siqathule, Rising Sun Overport (20 May 2021).
Commentary: The state of free basic electricity in South Africa, Chris Yelland, ESI Africa (10 May 2021)
Domestic workers need more time to claim for work injuries, says unions, Mthuthuzeli Ntseku, Independent Online (7 May 2021).
Inner-city Joburg and Maboneng: a tale of two cities, Gwen Ansell, News24(4 May 2021).
Domestic workers to march for compensation deadline extension, Zelda Venter, IOL News, 26 May 2021
Unions call on Compensation Fund to allow domestic workers more time to submit claims, Masego Mafata, Ground Up (24 May 2021).
Know and protect your rights — a beginner's guide to being an active citizen of South Africa, Paul Hoffman, Daily Maverick (23 May 2021).
The fine legal line between legitimate protest and criminality, Stanley Malematja, Daily Maverick(20 May 2021).
Abahlali baseMjondolo protests over 'baseless' charges against activists, Sibahle Anthony Siqathule, Rising Sun Overport (20 May 2021).
Commentary: The state of free basic electricity in South Africa, Chris Yelland, ESI Africa (10 May 2021)
Domestic workers need more time to claim for work injuries, says unions, Mthuthuzeli Ntseku, Independent Online (7 May 2021).
Slow implementation of Farlam inquiry report sparks concern over Zondo commission, Tehilla Niselow, Business Live (27 April 2021).
Squatters allowed back into Dunkeld West private property after rights group steps in, Anna Cox, IOL (23 April 2021).
Occupants of 21 Bompas property back on property, Naidine Sibanda,Rosebank Killarney Gazette (22 April 2021).
Business and political interests delay urban land reform – Seri, Siviwe Feketha,Sowetan Live (22 April 2021).
Occupiers fight eviction from multi-million-rand property in Dunkeld West, Masego Mafata,Daily Maverick[published also on Daily Maverick] (21 April 2021).
Sibanye-Stillwater hopes to create over 4 000 jobs in Marikana in bid to mend, Itumeleng Kgajane,SABC NewsI (20 April 2021).
Bompas eviction: who bears the cost of alternative accommodation?, Martin Williams ,The Citizen (14 April 2021).
Occupants win court battle to stay in hijacked home in posh Joburg suburb, Naledi Shange, Sowetan Live (12 April 2021).
Victory for illegal Bompas Road occupants as Gauteng court rules eviction unlawful, Lwandile Bhengu, News24 (9 April 2021).
More disappointment for Marikana families as senior police officers acquitted, Ntombi Nkosi, IOL (8 April 2021).
Know the new law: must-read guide for all employers of domestic helpers, Lesego Seokwang,You on News24 (1 April 2021).
City has power to tackle Cape housing hurdles but opts to wash its hands of the issue, Michael Clark, IOL news (30 March 2021).
Marikana report: Key reforms to transform SAPS could have far-reaching consequences, Alex Mitchley, News24 (30 March 2021).
Marikana massacre: Former deputy police commissioner, three cops acquitted, Jeanette Chabalala, News24 (29 March 2021).
What will it take for the police to stop killing our citizens?, Sumeya Gasa, Mail & Guardian (19 March 2021).
Student Protests: Police brutality resurfaces, Luvuyo Mdeni, Alex Mitchley, SABC News(16 March 2021).
Wits student debt is R1bn: vice-chancellor, Mpumzi Zuzile, Sunday Times(11 March 2021).
'Militarisation' of police, use of rubber bullets a potentially lethal combo, say experts, News24 (11 March 2021).
Human vs landowner rights: waste pickers fight for turf in eviction case, Alex Patrick, Sunday Times (8 March 2021).
Teed off: As COVID fuels S. Africa's housing crisis, golf courses feel the heat,Kim Harrisberg, Thomson Reuters Foundation (19 February 2021).
Despite COVID jab roll-out in South Africa, frustrations remain,Victoria Schneider,Al Jazeera (19 February 2021).
Government housing spat goes to ConCourt, Bernadette Wicks,The Citizen (18 February 2021).
Expropriation process needs an ombudsman, Zukiswa Pikoli,Property Professional (18 February 2021).
Minimum pay called ‘a poverty wage’, Karen Singh,IOL News (11 February 2021).
Informal settlement residents demand R5k a month from the State to use for rent, Bongani Nkosi, IOL News (4 February 2021).
Land activists: Without the voices of communities, the Expropriation Bill will not go very far, Zukiswa Pikoli,Daily Maverick (2 February 2021)
Staying here makes you feel as if you are not human enough, Nonkululeko Njilo and Mpumzi Zuzile,Sunday Times (2 February 2021).
Calls For R350 Grant To Be Extended And Increased, Sakinah Samuels, Careers Portal (1 February 2021).
#PayTheGrants: Activists call for the Social Relief of Distress grant to be extended and increased to R585, Zukiswa Pikoli, Daily Maverick (29 January 2021).
Ekurhuleni to pay constitutional damages amounting to R15m over housing delay, Loyiso Sidimba, IOL (24 January 2021)
My family and I are being chased out of our home of over 20 years. What are our rights in this situation?, News24 (6 January 2021).

2020

Anger as Ramaphosa's luxurious life is compared to that of voters, Samantha Riddle, Briefly (23 December 2020).
Plan to bar foreigners from working in certain sectors, Loyiso Sidimba, IOL (13 December 2020).
Professor Sandy Liebenberg: The Constitution’s Keeper, Mark Heywood, Daily Maverick (29 November 2020).
Residents of 11 buildings in Joburg inner city in Concourt bid for infringed rights, Zelda Venter, IOL (27 November 2020).
Release of Marikana Panel of Experts report critical for engagement with SAPS Bill- Organisations, HSF, Politics Web (26 November 2020).
Cops’ use of deadly force during lockdown ‘unfortunate’, Sipho Mabena, The Citizen (26 November 2020).
Crucial case on legality of shack demolitions starts, Tania Broughton, Ground Up (24 November 2020).
Government intervention has failed people of Makana — report, Soyiso Maliti, Dispatch Live (24 November 2020).
Constitutional Court protects domestic workers, Musawenkosi Cabe, New Frame (23 November 2020).
Constitutional Court victory for domestic workers, Tania Broughton, Ground Up (19 November 2020).
The system to save failed councils needs a significant overhaul, Athandiwe Saba, Mail & Guardian (15 November 2020).
Farm dwellers fight to access water and other basic services, Sarah Smit, Mail & Guardian (6 November 2020).
Makana local municipality: Does administrative intervention work?, Zukiswa Pikoli, Daily Maverick (4 November 2020).
Is Shamila Batohi Winning the Battle to Fix the NPA?, Justin Brown, SA People (3 November 2020).
Cape Town City Council approves ‘game-changer’ report that could help solve housing backlog, Karabo Mafolo, Daily Maverick (29 October 2020).
Knowledge cannot be wrapped in a box and put aside as if there is nothing more to be learnt, Ismail Lagardien, Daily Maverick (28 October 2020).
Does the Expropriation Bill muddy the land question even further?,Luke Feltham, Mail & Guardian (27 October 2020).
Johannesburg cannot police its future, Matthew Wilhelm-Solomon, Mail & Guardian (27 October 2020).
Haven't they suffered enough? Another hurdle for Marikana victims' families, Naledi Shange, Sunday Times (25 October 2020).
Families must wait: Marikana trial postponed to May 2021, Naledi Shange, Dispatch Live (23 October 2020).
SA yet to emerge from the darkness of Marikana, Bernadette Wicks, The Citizen (22 October 2020).
Concerns mount over draft Gauteng bill banning foreigners from owning businesses in townships, Sandisiwe Shoba, Daily Maverick (6 October 2020).
Long Read | Irene Grootboom’s unbuilt house, Matthew Wilhelm-Solomon, New Frame (5 October 2020).
The forgotten people of Joburg’s Wembley Stadium, Jan Bornman and Madelene Cronje, Times Live (2 October 2020).
Unions welcome compensation for domestic workers at last, Justin Brown, GroundUp (25 September 2020).
Unpacking the debate on Coloured Culture in democratic South Africa, Samantha Riddle,Briefly (17 September 2020).
EFF statement on banned-for-life student Yolanda Dyantyi a concern, says Rhodes University, Sesona Ngqakamba, News24 (11 September 2020).
Ex-Rhodes student Yolanda Dyantyi challenges ruling that upheld her lifetime exclusion, Malibongwe Dayimani, News24 (8 September 2020).
Former Rhodes University student to challenge judgment upholding her expulsion, Philani Nombembe, Herald Live (6 September 2020). Also published by Dispatch Live.
SAPS misconduct ‘endemic, embedded, endorsed and encouraged’, Riyaz Patel, The South African (29 August 2020).
Justice and compensation for Marikana victims remain elusive, eight years down the line, Wayne Malinga, Dispatch Live (20 August 2020).
Judge Farlam: Someone could come forward to solve Marikana ‘mystery’, Greg Nicholson, Daily Maverick (19 August 2020).
Concern over lack of Marikana prosecutions eight years later, Loyiso Sidimba, IOL (16 August 2020).
South African gov't urged to release Marikana recommendations, Mia Stewart, Aljazeera (16 August 2020).
8 years on, families of Marikana's dead still waiting for justice,Poloko Tau City Press (16 August 2020).
Thuli Madonsela offers to help Marikana victims get justice, Loyiso Sidimba, IOL (15 August 2020).
Failure to prosecute those responsible for Marikana is a “betrayal” – SERI, Verionica Mokhoali, Eyewitness News (15 August 2020).
8 Years on, justice for Marikana victims remains elusive, Theto Mahlakoana, Eyewitness News (14 August 2020).
Marikana massacre: Political will is urgently needed to deliver overdue justice, Greg Nicholson, Daily Maverick (14 August 2020).
No successful prosecutions for Marikana massacre, eight years later, Siviwe Feketha, IOL (13 August 2020).
SERI: We need accountability for mineworkers killed at Marikana 8 years ago,Theto Mahlakoana, Eyewitness News (13 August 2020).
Marikana massacre: Children of miners killed still waiting for justice to be served, 8 years on, Alex Mitchley, News24 (13 August 2020).
Civil society watch, 8-15 August, Shani Reddy, Daily Maverick (11 August 2020).
In South Africa's cities, evictions are happening despite a national ban, Jacob Serebrin, CityMetric (6 August 2020).
Redefining work: Informal workers need government to enforce tighter regulations to protect them, Shani Reddy, Daily Maverick (4 August 2020).
South Africans go online to document police brutality, Kim Harrisberg, Thomson Reuters Foundation (3 August 2020) – republished by Global Citizen.
Poor living conditions leave Kliptown residents vulnerable to Covid-19, Sheree Bega, IOL News (31 July 2020).
Photo Essay: Residents despair after 130 shacks demolished, Shiraaz Mohamed, Daily Maverick (23 July 2020).
Think BIG - Basic income grant needs to be about more than just food, say researchers, Jeanette Chabalala, News24 (22 July 2020).
'We have now reached the surge': South Africa braces for deadly impact of coronavirus COVID-19, Rebecca Armitage, Lucia Stein, Eric Tlozek and Dingani Masuku, ABC News (12 July 2020).
Shacks demolished for fourth time in Tembisa since lockdown eased, Zoe Postman, GroundUp (9 July 2020).
Joburg warrantless raids: SAPS considering appealing high court ruling, Jeanette Chabalala, News24 (9 July 2020)
OPINION | The plight of unlawful evictions in South Africa, Lucky Makhubela, News24 (8 July 2020).
AG report flags City of Cape Town for R950m in irregular expenditure, Marvin Charles, IOL (7 July 2020).
Evictions in Focus During South Africa Lockdown After Viral Video, All Africa (4 July 2020).
EXPLAINER | After the furore over the eviction of a naked man, here's a look at two sides of the incident, James de Villiers, News24 (3 July 2020).
Court finds JHB “clean up” “cruel, humiliating, degrading and invasive”, Tania Broughton, GroundUp (3 July 2020).
Hijacked buildings still priority for Mashaba, Loyiso Sidimba, IOL (2 July 2020).
Rights institute calls on Sisulu to stop ‘unlawful’ home demolitions, News24 Wire, The Citizen (2 July 2020).
'Unlawful' home demolitions frustrate SA's objective to curb Covid-19 spread - rights institute, Jeanette Chabalala, News24 (2 July 2020).
South African man dragged naked from shack sparks legal action against evictions, Kim Harrisberg, Thomson Reuters (2 July 2020).
Court rules it's unconstitutional for cops to conduct raids on private homes without a warrant, Botho Molosankwe and Kim Harrisberg, IOL and Thomson Reuters (1 July 2020).
South African activists hail ruling to protect poor residents from police raids, Kim Harrisberg, Thomson Reuters and re-published on Sightand IOL (30 June 2020).
Inner city raids in Joburg were carried out in a 'cruel, humiliating' manner, court rules, Jeanette Chabalala, News24(30 June 2020).
Court declares Mashaba’s Joburg CBD raids ‘unconstitutional’, Citizen Reporter, The Citizen (30 June 2020)
South Africa: Unable to Pay Rent During Lockdown, Johannesburg Tenants Face Eviction, Zoe Postman, GroundUp (26 June 2020).
Civil society steps in to monitor complaints against the police and army, Liezl Human, GroundUp (15 June 2020).
Coronavirus exposes 'brutal inequality' of S.Africa townships, Kim Harrisberg, Thomson Reuters Foundationalso published in Business Day, Dispatch Liveand Aljazeera (12 June 2020).
SA needs to restrain use of force by police, C19 People’s Coalition Anti-Repression Working Group, Mail & Guardian (11 June 2020).
South Africans protest police brutality against poor under lockdown,Kim Harrisberg, Thomson Reuters Foundation (9 June 2020). (Article also appears on Global Citizen)
ANALYSIS | Police brutality: Why it's easier for cops and soldiers to target poor, black people, Azarrah Karrim, News 24 (5 June 2020).
Photo Essay | Joburg inner-city struggles, James Puttick, New Frame (3 June 2020).
Who Owns the Story of South Africa’s Marikana Massacre?,Ford Foundation, Good Men Project (30 May 2020).
Lockdown ‘has made ordinary people criminals’, Chanel Retief, Daily Maverick (26 May 2020).
Migrant groups act in social solidarity, Jan Bornman, New Frame (25 May 2020).
Not all Joburg’s street traders are trading, Dennis Webster, New Frame (18 May 2020).
‘Domestic workers also need income protection’, Mthuthuzeli Ntseku, Cape Argus (17 May 2020).
Covid-19 Roundup | Food parcels and water shortages, New Frame (15 May 2020).
Labour department urged to include unregistered domestic workers in UIF, Karabo Mafolo, Daily Maverick (14 May 2020).
Unions want members to benefit from UIF though employers didn't contribute to the fund, Chulumanco Mahamba, The Star (14 May 2020).
Plight of domestic workers under lockdown, Zelda Venter, Pretoria News (14 May 2020).
Domestic workers want recognition for Covid-19 relief benefits, Luyolo Mkentane, Business Day (13 May 2020).
Migrants excluded from government food aid, Jan Bornman, New Frame (13 May 2020).
Here’s how a citizen can apply to have a national lockdown restriction amended, Lesego Seokwang, You Magazine (12 May 2020).
Khosa judge: Restore people’s trust, Franny Rabkin, Mail and Guardian (7 May 2020).
Domestic workers still the most exploited workers, according to union, Penwell Dlamini, Sowetan (30 April 2020).
Drought: Water tanks are not a long-term solution, committee hears, Karabo Mafolo, Daily Maverick (29 April 2020)
2020 to 2022: Herding the disease, Athandiwe Saba, Mail and Guardian (29 April 2020).
Shack dwellers under fire as lawyers accuse cities of abuse during lockdown, Des Erasmus, Daily Maverick (27 April 2020).
An end to police and army brutality is still urgent – Khosa family, Franny Rabkin, Mail and Guardian (27 April 2020).
Covid-19 lockdown fully exposes SA’s housing crisis, Kim Harrisberg, Thomson Reuters Foundation (also appears in Business Day) 25 April 2020.
Is it legal to evict anyone during lockdown? No, say legal experts, Riaan Grobler, News 24 (22 April 2020)
Covid-19: Civil society bodies warn against de-densification of informal settlements, Nthuthuzeli Ntseku, IOL News (21 April 2020).
SAPS members that violate the regulations undermine government’s efforts - General Rabie, Sane Dhlamini, Engineering News (21 April 2020).
Covid-19: Global experts suggest plan for informal settlements, James Stent, Ground Up(17 April 2020).
How SA can co-operate and collaborate to minimise spread of Covid-19, Mandi Smallhome, City Press (17 April 2020).
Civil society writes to Ramaphosa over treatment of poor people during lockdown, Matshepo Sehloho, 702 (15 April 2020)
Merciless evictions continue in Durban, Nomfundo Xolo, New Frame (8 April 2020).
Lack of water a threat to hygiene for many Brits residents amid Covid-19 concerns,Sheree Bega, IOL News (7 April 2020).
Demolitions and evictions: The eThekwini council has gone ‘rogue’, Zukiswa Pikoli, Daily Maverick(6 April 2020).
Shack dwellers resist possible de-densification plans, Anna Majavu, New Frame (6 April 2020).
Army brought in to aid illegal evictions in South Africa, several left homeless amid lockdown, Pavan Kulkarni, People’s Dispatch(3 April 2020).
Covid-19 lockdown needs to protect inner-city communities, Siyabonga Mahlangu and Matthew Wilhelm-Solomon, Daily Maverick (3 April 2020).
Lockdown skiet, skop en donner: Experts say cops, army can have less violent approach, Azarrah Karrim, News24 (2 April 2020).
eThekwini evictions continue despite moratorium, Amanda Khoza, New Frame (2 April 2020).
City of Cape Town puts evictions on hold during Covid-19 lockdown, Marvin Charles, IOL News (30 March 2020).
Domestic workers fear retrenchments amid Covid-19, Musawenkosi Cabe, New Frame (30 March 2020).
COVID-19 Global Roundup: Challenges ahead as Africa braces for impact, CGTN (28 March 2020).
‘De-densifying’ and ‘decanting’ — how the government hopes to contain Covid-19 in informal settlements, Richard Poplak, Daily Maverick (27 March 2020).
With Most Coronavirus Cases in Africa, South Africa Locks Down, Lynsey Chutel and Abdi Latif Dahir, New York Times (27 March 2020).
Workers fear no work, no pay during lockdown, Bongani Hans, IOL News (27 March 2020).
Social justice bodies plead for halt to evictions amid Covid-19 threat, Gcina Ntsaluba, The Citizen (24 March 2020).
Call for moratorium on evictions amid Covid-19 outbreak, Marvin Charles, IOL News (23 March 2020).
Civil Society at Work – Human rights organisations coordinate to maintain legal advice services, Mark Heywood, Daily Maverick (20 March 2020).
Joburg residents fight warrantless raids in court,Musawenkosi Cabe, New Frame (20 march 2020).
EDITORIAL: Domestic workers are no longer an afterthought,Business Day (19 March 2020).
‘Raids invaded our privacy,’ contend residents, Sarah Smit, Mail and Guardian (19 March 2020).
How SA can co-operate and collaborate to minimise spread of Covid-19, Mandi Smallhorne, City Press (17 March 2020).
Inner city residents want Mashaba's infamous raids declared unlawful, Khaya Koko, IOL News (17 March 2020).
Civil Society Watch, 16 – 22 March 2020, Mark Heywood, Daily Maverick (16 March 2020).
Domestic Workers’ Union takes struggle for injury and death compensation to ConCourt, Sumeya Gasa, Daily Maverick (11 March 2020).
Labour department ready to pay domestic workers’ compensation claims, court told, Zoë Postman, Ground Up (11 March 2020).
Campaign to end abuse of domestic workers, Mthuthuzeli Ntseku, IOL News(11 March 2020).
Why the Concourt Case for Domestic Workers is so Important - For Employers Too, Eye Witness News(editorial) (10 March 2020).
Ruling on domestic work is ‘drastic’, top court judges say, Luyolo Mkentane, Business Day (10 March 2020).
‘World-class city’ is a nightmare for workers, Gwen Ansell, New Frame (10 March 2020).
Domestic workers approach top court over Compensation Fund, Luyolo Mkentane, Business Day (9 March 2020).
Marikana occupiers reach landmark agreement with property owners, Tania Broughton, Ground Up (6 March 2020).
Inner-city rent keeps low-income earners out,Gwen Ansell, New Frame (3 March 2020).
Maboneng is a ‘haven’ built on evictions, Gwen Ansell, New Frame (25 February 2020).
EFF tackles apartheid legislation, Franny Rabkin, Mail and Guardian (19 February 2020).
'Riotous Assemblies Act not compatible with Constitution', Loyiso Sidimba, IOL News (19 February 2020).
Judgment reserved in EFF application to have Riotous Assemblies Act declared unconstitutional, Chanel Retief, Daily Maverick (19 February 2020).
Inner-city Joburg and Maboneng: a tale of two cities,Gwen Ansell, New Frame (18 February 2020).
Durban land invasions grow in number, Karen Singh, IOL News (13 February 2020).
Court grants EFF two ‘friends’ for battle over apartheid-era legislation, Loyiso Sidimba, IOL News (30 January 2020).

2019

‘The backbone of this economy’: Fighting for maids’ rights in South Africa, Ryan Lenora Brown, The Christian Science Monitor (18 December 2019).
Rhodes student expelled over violent rape protest fights back, Estelle Ellis, Daily Maverick (6 December 2019).
Why South Africa is the world’s most unequal society, Dennis Webster, Mail and Guardian (19 November 2019).
Domestic workers are one step closer to workplace rights, Sarah Smit, Mail and Guardian (14 November 2019).
Vulnerable group of workers fight for access to workmen’s compensation, Leletu Tonisi, Daily Maverick (13 November 2019).
South Africa needs better politicians, or smarter political alliances, Ismail Lagardien, Daily Maverick (13 November 2019).
Podcastof SERI senior attorney, Thulani Nkosi on the Power Breakfast show with Bob Mabena discussing the domestic workers’ challenge of their exclusion from COIDA in the Constitutional Court (8 November 2019).
Domestic workers turn to ConCourt over exclusion from compensation act, Francesca Villette, IOL News (7 November 2019).
Podcast of the Today with Kieno Kammies show on Radio 702 discussing the domestic workers’ challenge of their exclusion from COIDA in the Constitutional Court (7 November 2019).
Domestic workers union heads to ConCourt in battle for workplace injury claims, Qama Qukula, 702 (7 November 2019).
Mdluli acquitted on four intimidation charges, Citizen Reporter, The Citizen (7 November 2019).
Public Interest Law Gathering: From climate crisis to lust,Ufrieda Ho, Daily Maverick (5 November 2019).
'Your domestic worker is entitled to 15 days leave per year', Matshepo Sehloho,702 (30 October 2019).
Podcast of SERI senior attorney, Thulani Nkosi, discussing challenges faced by domestic workers on the Eusebius McKaiser show on Radio 702 (28 October 2019).
“I was furious” – former Police Committee chair reacts to IPID cover-up, Daneel Knoetze, Ground Up (24 October 2019).
For better police, we must support IPID and other institutions that can ensure this, Thato Masiangoako, Daily Maverick (23 October 2019).
ConCourt declares section of Intimidation Act unconstitutional, Bongani Nkosi, IOL News(23 October 2019).
Podcast of SERI research and advocacy officer, Edward Molopi, discussing SERI and Abahlali launch of research into informal settlements on SAFM (23 October 2019).
SERI: ConCourt ruling on Apartheid Intimidation Act a Victory for all, Thando Kubheka, EWN (23 October 2019).
ConCourt ruling a victory for expression of opinion in SA, says rights institute,Ernest Mabuza, Times Live (23 October 2019).
Apartheid-era Intimidation Act violates freedom of expression, ConCourt rules, Staff Writter, The Citizen (22 0ctober 2019)
Concourt rules apartheid intimidation legislation unconstitutional, Zoë Postman, GroundUp (22 October 2019).
SERI: Vindicated by ConCourt Ruling on Intimidation Act,Thando Kubheka, EWN (22 October 2019).
Moyo: Intimidation Act ruling brings great relief to activists across SA,Thando Kubheka, EWN (22 October 2019).
Law and the legal profession in a democracy under attack,Raymond Suttner, Daily Maverick (7 October 2019).
SERI’s director of research and advocacy, Alana Potter, presents on WASH and inequality in session 8 focusing on “leaving no one behind” for WASH Academy (10 September 2019).
Unproven that Hillbrow, nearby areas are ‘80% foreign national’ as claimed in much-shared video, Naphtali Khumalo, Africa Check (4 September 2019).
Interdict ‘infringes’ on workers’ rights, Anna Majavu, New Frame(28 August 2019).
Abahlali Basemjondolo’s Women Celebrate Women’s Month With A Show Of Solidarity, The Daily Vox Team, The Daily Vox (28 August 2019).
The Struggle to be Ordinary, Rehana Moosa, The Barefoot Facilitator(20 August 2019).
‘The Struggle To Be Ordinary’ Shows Intersection Of Gender, Disability And Basic Services In Informal Settlements, Shaazia Ebrahim, Daily Vox (20 August 2019).
Interdict ‘infringes’ on farm workers’ rights, Anna Majavu, Mail & Guardian(20 August 2019).
‘This Democracy is a Facade’: AMCU President takes aim at ANC, Theto Mahlakoana & Thando Kubheka, EWN(18 August 2019).
Rights Institute: 7 years later and still no justice for Marikana, Luc Haasbroek, Briefly(17 August 2019).
Video of SERI’s Zamantungwa Khumalo discussing compensation for Marikana Families on eNCA (16 August 2019).
Video of SERI’s Maanda Makwarela discussing the call for Justice in Marikana on eNCA (16 August 2019)
The complicated legacy of the Marikana Massacre, eNCA, MSN (16 August 2019).
Daily Podcast by Polity’s Sane Dhlamini covering the Marikana Massacre and developments over seven years (16 August 2019).
Marikana, seven years on: The moments that lead to a massacre, Nic Krige, The South African (16 August 2019).
Video of SERI’s Thato Masiangoako discussing Justice for the Marikana Families on SABC News (16 August 2019).
Podcast of SERI’s Zamantungwa Khumalo on a panel discussion on the Eusebius McKaiser show on Radio 702 discussing the 7^thanniversary of the Marikana Massacre (16 August 2019).
Seven years since Marikana massacre and still no justice, says rights institute, Jenni Evans, News 24(16 August 2019).
Rights institute to take Marikana general damages dispute with state to court, Neo Koza, 702(16 August 2019).
Rights Group Considers Court to force State to pay Marikana Damages, Theto Mahlakoana, EWN(16 August 2019).
Video of SERI’s Khuselwa Dyantyi discussing the impact of the Marikana Miners on the families, SABC(15 August 2019).
Marikana compensation quandary, Lisa Steyn & Phumi Ramalepe, Financial Mail(15 August 2019).
Is it legal to purchase a shack in an informal settlement which has services including electricity? Question and Answer session by Ground Up (14 August 2019).
Podcast of SERI’s Lauren Royston onAnchorFM discussing findings from SERI’s latest research on Informal Settlements (30 July 2019).
Podcast of Right to Know Campaign manager, Thami Nkosi discussing the call for Justice for Marikana Miners on the Xolani Gwala show on 702 (12 August 2019).
Marikana Support Campaign protests at Mogwase court, Tlou Legodi, 702(12 August 2019).
POLITICAL WEEK AHEAD: Ramaphosa-Mkhwebane battle to rage on, Bekezela Phakathi, Business Day (11 August 2019).
A look at the Vusimuzi reblocking process,Mbekezeli Mbuli, The Tembisan (9 August 2019).
Gauteng MEC urges residents to only use courts as last resort,Azarrah Karrim, Politicsweb (7 August 2019)
Gauteng MEC urges 133 Winnie Mandela residents to only use courts as last resort, Azarrah Karrim, News 24 (7 August 2019).
Podcast of Nomzamo Zondo discussing the Winnie Mandela informal settlement residents case against the city of Ekurhuleni on SAFM (7 August 2019).
Residents taking Ekurhuleni Municipality to ConCourt, Michael Makungo, SABC News (7 August 2019).
Residents taking Ekurhuleni Municipality to ConCourt over failed housing promises, Azarrah Karrim, News 24 (6 August 2019).
Podcast of SERI’s Lauren Royston on Radio Salaam discussing findings from SERI’s latest research on Informal Settlements (30 July 2019).
Attitudes to land occupations have to change, say researchers, Velani Ludidi, GroundUp(29 July 2019).
Report confirms services in Marikana are temporary, Mzi Velapi, Anathi Mlonyeni & Sinethemba Mbewana, Elitsha (29 July 2019)
Sweeping Changes In The Domestic Sector In South Africa: Inclusion Of Domestic Workers Under COIDA, Prencess Mohlahlo, Mondaq (15 July 2019).
Unjust and unequal: new statistics on WASH access levels,Al-Hassan Adam, End Water Poverty (11 July 2019).
No papers but a home: Somali women take on South Africa's property market, Kim Harrisberg, Business Day (8 July 2019).
FEATURE-No papers but a home: Somali women take on South Africa's property market, Kim Harrisberg, Thomson Reuters Foundation (8 July 2019).
SERI: Residents In Informal Settlements Often Fend For Themselves, Clement Manyathela, EWN news (6 July 2019).
Informal settlements ignored or criminalised: expert, eNCA (6 July 2019).
Video of SERI researcher, Tiffany Ebrahim discussing the conditions of informal settlements in South Africa on eNCA (6 July 2019)
Reblocking in Vusimuzi Informal Settlement put on hold, Mbekezeli Mbuli, The Tembisa Sun (6 July 2019).
Toilet tender stinks, Tabelo Timse, AmaBhungane (3 July 2019).
The City of Ekurhuleni wants to watch us suffer', says resident over reblocking Vusimuzi in Tembisa, Zoë Postman, News24 (30 June 2019).
Court interdicts Ekurhuleni from reblocking informal settlement, Zoë Postman, GroundUp (28 June 2019).
Ruling on Vusumuzi evictions expected today, Gcina Ntsaluba, The Citizen (28 June 2019).
'Domestic workers are entitled to 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave', Zanele Zama, 702 News (26 June 2019).
Podcast of SERI researcher, Kelebogile Khunou, discussing the inclusion of domestic workers in COIDA at the Eusebius McKaiser show on radio 702 (26 June 2019).
Africa: Fear and Loathing On the Frontline, Anthony De Villiers, All Africa (25 June 2019).
Case against Marikana top cop remanded to August, Don Makatile, IOL News (16 June 2019).
Justice for Marikana: Mpembe must be convicted!- R2K, Bongani Xezwi, Politics Web (9 June 2019).
Podcast of SERI litigation fellow, Khululiwe Bhengu, discussing the use of Red Ants in carrying out evictions, Eusebius McKaiser show (5 June 2019).
Eusebius McKaiser puts the Red Ants under a microscope, Matshepo Sehloho, 702 News (5 June 2019).
Mashaba expresses disappointment over Alex demolitions, SABC News (2 June 2019)
Domestic workers eligible for Compensation Fund, capeetc, Cape Town Etc (29 May 2019).
Domestic Workers Now Able to Claim for Injuries Sustained at the Workplace, Content Editor, iAfrica (28 May 2019).
Podcast of radio broadcast of the Karima Brown show discussing the inclusion of domestic workers in COIDA (28 May 2019).
Domestic workers can now claim for injuries at work, Nick Krige, The South African (28 May 2019).
Domestic workers to soon be eligible to claim from Compensation Fund, Lengwadishang Ramphele, Cape Talk 567AM (28 May 2019).
Domestic Workers now able to claim for injuries sustained at work, Eyewitness News, EWN (28 May 2019).
Domestic Workers Can Now Claim For Occupational Injuries,Shaazia Ebrahim, Daily Vox(28 May 2019).
Domestic workers are now eligible to claim from the compensation fund, Citizen reporter, The Citizen (27 May 2019).
Justice system finally serving domestic workers, Chevon Booysen, IOL News (27 May 2019).
New hope for domestic workers’ rights with landmark court ruling, Sarah Smit, Mail and Guardian (27 May 2019).
Domestic workers can now claim money for injuries after landmark court ruling, Jay Canoz, Business Insider (24 May 2019).
Domestic workers to get justice after high court ruling, Thembelihle Mkhonza, IOL News (24 May 2019).
Podcast of SERI director of research and advocacy, Alana Potter discussing service delivery on Anchor FM. Podcast series facilitated by Section 27 (3 May 3019).
Protected by our fine Constitution, Staff Reporter, Pretoria News (30 April 2019).
Mashaba announces R20-billion investment to rebuild Joburg’s inner city, Chanel Retief, Daily Maverick (25 April 2019).
Buy or expropriate the land, Marikana shack dwellers tell City, Tariro Washinyira, Ground Up (24 April 2019).
Citizens Agree that Low Cost Housing in All Neighbourhoods can Reduce Racial and Spatial Inequities, Sharon Manzini, Social Surveys Africa (12 April 2019).
Video of SERI director of litigation, Nomzamo Zondo, participating in the big debate show on “Cities and Gentrification (7 April 2019).
Video of SERI research and advocacy officer, Edward Molopi, discussing South Africa's commitment to human rights on the Jane Dutton show one NCA (21 March 2019).
Podcast of SERI research and advocacy officer, Edward Molopi, reflecting on protest in democratic South Africa on the Iman Rappetti show on Power FM (21 March 2019).
Podcast of SERI director of research and advocacy, Alana Potter, discussing the protest exhibition at the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Azania Mosaka Show onTalk Radio 702 (19 March 2019).
Towards less-violent protests, Naidine Sibanda, Rosebank Killarny Gazette (23 March 2019).
The City of Johannesburg takes a cautious step towards inclusionary housing, Nkateko Mabasa and Ayanda Mthetwa, Daily Maverick(15 March 2019).
Challenge to apartheid-era Intimidation Act, Zoë Postman, Ground Up (28 February 2019).
Podcast of SERI candidate attorney, Khululiwe Bhengu, discussing the challenge to the constitutionality of police raids on homes in the inner city (25 February 2019).
Even empty threats could be outlawed by 'over-broad' law, ConCourt hears, Ernest Mabuza, Times Live (19 February 2019).
Residents take court route over delays, Siviwe Feketha, Cape Times (5 February 2019).
Video of SERI researcher, Kelebogile Khunou, on KykNET discussing the inclusion of domestic workers in legislation (COIDA) aimed at protecting workers (30 January 2019).
Hope for domestic workers, Musawenkosi Cabe, Mail and Guardian(also in New Frame) (24 January 2019).
Showdown with Herman Mashaba looms over housing court order, Zoë Postman, Ground Up (15 January 2019).
‘I was kicked out of my own home’, Zelda Venter, IOL News (14 January 2019).
Land expropriation without compensation: Will it affect urban housing?, Andile Sicetsha, The South African (14 January 2019).