Archived media articles

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).

2018

Fighting historical injustice for housing in inner-city Johannesburg , Nkateko Mabasa, Daily Maverick (2 December 2018).
Podcast of SERI attorney, Zamantungwa Khumalo discussing the right to protest on Salaam Media (20 November 2018).
Domestic helper told not to 'expect anything when she retires' after 30 years, Lerato Diale, IOL (11 November 2018).
Dialogue explores the harsh realities of 'inclusive' housing and social cohesion, Nkateko Mabasa, Daily Maverick (9 November 2018).
Why cheap bank repossessions will now be the exception, Angelique Ardé, Business Day (14 September 2018).
Gauteng court rules against cheap bank repossessions, Ciaran Ryan, Ground Up (13 September 2018).
Criminal justice system abused to stifle protest, says report, Zoë Postman, Ground Up (7 September 2018).
Judges give banks a grilling over home repo practices, Ciaran Ryan, Money Web (3 September 2018).
City begrudgingly lights up Slovo Park, Musawenkosi Cabe, New Frame (28 August 2018).
Still unclear what caused Joburg CBD building fire, Mia Lindeque, Eye Witness News (17 August 2018).
Six years on, still no justice or closure for Marikana victims, Azad Essa, Al Jazeera (16 August 2018).
Podcast of an interview with SERI research associate, Michael Clark, on how to resist evictions from farms on Valley FM (15 August 2018).
Video interview with SERI executive director, Stuart Wilson, discussing housing in the inner city of Johannesburg and the City's recent plans to use the private sector to provide affordable housing, KykNet (15 August 2018).
Marikana massacre: 'No evidence strickers fired on police at Scene 2' - ISS, Canny Maphanga, News24 (15 August 2018).
'Cops who authorised Marikana killing should be prosecuted by new NPA head', Sakhile Ndlozi, Pretoria News (15 August 2018).
'Another Marikana possible', Sibongile Mashaba, The Star (14 August 2018).
We all have to demand justice for Marikana, Fatima Moosa, Daily Vox (14 August 2018).
Marikana's long wait for justice, Nkululeko Nene, IOL News (14 August 2018).
Podcast of an interview with SERI attorney Zamantungwa Khumalo on the legacy of Marikana and the impact it has had on the widows on Power FM (12 August 2018).
Podcast of an interview with SERI's director of research and advocacy, Alana Potter, on the City of Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba's xenophobic statements conflating foreign nationals and criminaility on 702 Talk Radio (31 July 2018).
Durban street vendors "overlooked and undermined" by government, Nomfundo Xolo, Ground Up (25 July 2018).
ESP will not benefit Joburg's poorest - Seri, Chantelle Fourie, Randburg Sun (26 July 2018).
ESCR: SA must fulfil its human rights obligations for all South Africans, Lizeka Maduna, Daily Vox (23 July 2018).
Podcast of an interview with SERI research associate, Michael Clark, on SERI and SALGA's recent research papers on informal trade on Valley FM (17 July 2018).
Joburg rubbish site court case postphoned, Zoë Mahopo, Sowetan Live (16 July 2018).
It's time to give informal traders a fair shake, Nkateko Mabasa, Daily Maverick (12 July 2018).
Podcast of a panel discussion with SERI attorney, Lindolukhle Mdabe, on land dispossession, customary law and and the Constitution on Kaya FM (11 July 2018).
Podcast of an interview with SERI research associate, Michael Clark, discussing two SERI research reports on local government's duties towards informal traders on Power FM (6 July2018).
Podcast of an interview with SERI researcher, Kelebogile Khunou, discussing how the City of Johannesburg's separation at source plans will impact informal recyclers and wastepickers on Cape Talk (4 July 2018).
SA's dispossessed urban poor call for land reform, Kevin Mwanza, Eye Witness News (4 July 2018).
Hope for Johannesburg waste-pickers, Destiny Reporter, Destiny Connect (3 July 2018).
Sceptics raise alarm about future of waste pickers in new recycling plans, Zoë Postman, Ground Up (2 July 2018).
SCA Judge Boissie Mbha says section of Intimidation Act is unconstitutional, Dave Chambers, Business Day (21 June 2018).
Apartheid legal relic goes down in flames at appeal court, Dave Chambers, Times Live (21 June 2018).
Dozens of displaced families in limbo, waiting for Joburg to find them accommodation, Nonkululeko Njilo, Business Day (25 June 2018).
Poverty, evictions and court disputes: The sad reality of eThekwini's poor people, Lizeka Maduna, The Daily Vox (25 June 2018).
Interview with SERI research and advocacy officer, Edward Molopi, discussing Gauteng's plans to expropriate unused land without compensation, SABC Morning Live (20 June 2018).
Court allows Durban evictees to retunr to their homes, Musawenkosi Cabe and Dennis Webster, Ground Up (19 June 2018).
Still no solution for Wembley Stadium Families, Zoë Postman, Ground Up (11 June 2018).
Podcast of an interview with SERI research associate, Michael Clark, discussing SERI's joint submission on informal settlements to the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing on Valley FM (1 June 2018).
Found not guilty by Court, Marikana activist warns of cops pursuing 'political agendas', Greg Nicolson, Daily Maverick (22 May 2018).
Lack of evidence sees Marikana activist Napoleon Webster cleared of murder, Staff Reporter, IOL News (22 May 2018).
Court clears Napoleon Webster of murder due to lack of evidence, Masechaba Sefularo, EWN (22 May 2018).
Murder charges withdrawn against Marikana activist and five others, Ernest Mabuza, Times Live (22 May 2018).
'No one cares': Residents lose hope amid decay of 'hijacked' homes in Johannesburg, Cara Anna, Washington Post (14 May 2018).
PICS: 'No one cares' about inhabitants of Joburg's 'hijacked' buildings, Cara Anna, IOL News (14 May 2018).
Podcast of an interview with SERI researcher, Kelebogile Khunou, discussing what employers need to know about domestic workers’ rights, Power FM (9 May 2018).
Podcast of an interview with SERI research associate, Michael Clark, discussing the laws governing public protests in South Africa, Voice of the Cape (8 May 2018).
How South Africa should tackle the redistribution of land in urban areas, Sarita Pillay, The Conversation (7 May 2018).
Helping hand for domestic workers, Karabo Ledwaba, Sowetan Live (7 May 2018).
Podcast of an interview with SERI researcher, Kelebogile Khunou, discussing the challenges face by domestic workers in South Africa, Cape Talk (1 May 2018).
Hijacked buildings and 'shock and awe' tactics in Joburg's low-income black neighborhoods, Daylin Paul, City Limits (1 May 2018).
Know your rights: When can you be evicted and how?, Mluleki Marongo, Ground Up (26 April 2018).
Interview with SERI's Stuart Wilson discussing the law and evictions, [watch from 1:19.50] SABC Newsroom (18 April 2018).
Land expropriation: In the problem with the law or the implementation of the law, Nkateko Mabasa, Daily Maverick (16 April 2018).
Living in a place where the walls fall down, Amanda Watson, The Citizen (15 April 2018).
Interview with SERI's Nomzamo Zondo disussing the need to safe temporary alternative accommodation in the wake of the Davies Street wall collapse in Doornfontein, SABC Morning Live (11 April 2018).
Doornfontein building collapse: City can't escape safe housing responsibility, SERI says, Shaazla Ebrahim, The Daily Vox (11 April 2018).
Podcast of an interview with SERI's Edward Molopi on the state of housing in inner-city Johannesburg on "The Talking Point Show", SAFM (11 April 2018).
Podcast of SERI's Nomzamo Zondo discussing the need for the City of Johannesburg to provide emergency housing to those living in unsafe buildings, 702 (10 April 2018).
Podcast of an interview with SERI's Nomzamo Zondo on the building that collapsed on Davies Street in Doornfontein, Power FM (10 April 2018).
#Doornfontein parents has begged for alternative housing, African News Agency Reporter, IOL News (10 April 2018).
Residents of collapsed Johannesburg building has been waiting 8 months for emergency housing, Staff Reporter, Huff Post (10 April 2018).
Mom whose son died in Doornfontein wall collapse recalls his last words, Khaya Koko, IOL News (10 April 2018).
Occupants in building where wall fell waited 8 months for emergency housing, Staff Reporter, Times Live (9 April 2018).
Doornfontein wall collapse: City blasted over 'unsafe' accommodation, Staff Reporter, IOL News (9 April 2018).
Jozi's poor denied water, Dikeledi Molobela, The New Age (26 March 2018).
Video interview with Thulani Nkosi on Unlawful Occupations in Gauteng, Carte Blanche (19 March 2018).
Traders vs Transnet: court case has consequences for informal businesses, Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti, Ground Up (19 March 2018).
Senior police officials to appear in court for Marikana massacre, Athandiwe Saba, Mail & Guardian, (15 March 2018).
Mashaba puts Joburg at the forefront of expropriation - but his inner-city plan is doomed, Verashni Pillay, Business Day (12 March 2018).
Inner City Blues: Joburg considers test case for expropriation of run-down buildings, Greg Nicolson, Daily Maverick (7 March 2018).
Jozi's expropriation plan, Ntombi Nkosi, The New Age (28 February 2018).
#RhodesWar: Women need to reclaim their bodies, Ndileka Lujabe, City Press (28 February 2018).
Rights group calls on Cyril Ramaphosa to keep his promise to atone for Marikana, Ernest Mabuzo, Business Day (22 February 2018).
Marikana victims' families urge Ramaphosa to turn his promises into action, Gia Nicolaides, Eye Witness News (22 February 2018).
Families of slain Marikana miners call on Rampahosa to turn his promises into action, Alex Mitchley and Jan Gerber, News 24 (22 February 2018).
This is what the budget would look like if it took people seriously, Hopolang Selebalo, Business Day (20 February 2018).
Slovo Park finally getting electricity, Sanele Gumada, The Citizen (20 February 2018).
Apartheid-era Gatherings Act declared unconstitutional, Barbara Maregele, Ground Up (24 January 2018).
Scathing judgment against Ekurhuleni municipality for 17-year housing delay, Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti, Ground Up (18 January 2018).
Inner-city housing: Untying the legal knots of evictions, Tom Nevins, Business Day (15 January 2018).

2017

"They threw in stun grenades and closed the window" - a trigger-happy democracy, Sumeya Gasa, Daily Maverick (21 December 2017).
Why Rhodes' heavy handed action against student activists is misplaced, Michelle Solomon, City Press (16 December 2017).
Student activists to appeal expulsion from Rhodes, Rabbie Serumula, IOL News (16 December 2017).
Rhodes criticised for expelling "rape culture" protestors, Lucas Nowicki, Ground Up (14 December 2017).
Minister concerned about Rhodes University ban on anti-rape marchers, Masegi Rahlaga, Eyewitness News (14 December 2017).
Rhodes university student heads to court to fight against life expulsion, Shamiela Fischer, Ewewitness News (12 December 2017).
#RhodesWar: Students head to High Court over 'lifetime expulsions', James de Villiers, News24 (12 December 2017).
Podcast on the Constitutional Court's decision that declared the City of Johannesburg's emergency shelter rules unconstitutional with Nomzamo Zondo, SABC News (12 December 2017).
Podcast on Rhodes University's expulsion of two female student activists for participation in anti-rape protests on campus, SABC News (11 December 2017).
Court relaxes Marikana murder accused bail conditions, Staff Reporter, eNCA (8 December 2017).
They destoryed his home. Then his case was thrown out of court for not having an address, Lizeka Maduna, Daily Vox (7 December 2017).
Constitutional Court encourages change in attitude towards Joburg's urban poor, Tim Fish Hodgson, Daily Vox (7 December 2017).
Don't separate husbands and wives in shelters, says court, Safura Abdool Karim, Ground Up (5 December 2017).
Joburg shelter infringes residents' rights to dignity, Constitutional Court says, Ernest Mabuza, Business Day (1 December 2017).
Constitutional Court rules against City of Joburg in 2012 eviction case, Katleho Sekhotho, Eye Witness News (1 December 2017).
Allegations of intimidation and torture as Marievale residents are evicted from army base, Rumana Akoob, Daily Vox (1 December 2017).
Cape Town settlement dares to hope for water and light after landmark ruling, Vera Haller, Thompson Reuters Foundation (29 November 2017).
Podcast of SERI's director of research and advocacy, Alana Potter, discussing the provision of basic sanitation in informal settlements with John Perlman, Kaya FM (22 November 2017).
Top court comes to the aid of three students told to pay costs, Ernest Mabuza, Business Day (7 November 2017).
Class act... ConCourt bails out students students facing huge legal bills, Ernest Mabuza, Times Live (7 November 2017).
Legal toolkit for student protestors in South Africa, Mohammed Jameel, Daily Vox (2 November 2017).
#FeesMustFall: Wits failed to provide healthcare and police targeted first responders, Pontsho Pilane, Mail & Guardian (1 November 2017).
We need to talk about the long-term effects of FMF on students' mental health, Rumana Alcoob, Daily Vox (1 November 2017).
Interview with Mary Rayner about SERI's research report on the police misuse of force during the student protests at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2016 on Morning Live, SABC (31 October 2017).
Bedfordview beggars face crackdown, Ian Broughton, Ground Up (25 October 2017).
The South African Human Rights Commission tackles thorny issue of foreginers' access to housing, Bheki C Simelane, Daily Maverick (25 October 2017).
SAHRC to meet with Mashaba, African Diaspora Forum over foreign nationals, Katleho Sekhotho, Eye Witness News (25 October 2017).
Jozi eviction plan 'a waste of time', Penwell Dlamini, Times Live (25 October 2017).
Evicting and deporting foreign nationals is not fixing Joburg's inner-city housing crisis, SERI says, Penwell Dlamini, Business Day (24 October 2017).
SERI: Johannesburg residents should push back against Mashaba's xenophobic remarks, Katleho Sekhotho, Eye Witness News (24 October 2017).
Podcast of SERI's executive director, Stuart Wilson, discussing "bad buildings" and Joburg's ongoing stategy to rid the inner-city of the urban poor, SABC News (20 October 2017).
Video of SERI researcher, Edward Molopi, discussing the lack of affordable housing in Johannesburg's inner-city on SABC News (8 October 2017).
NGO says City of Joburg in contempt of court, Staff Reporter, eNCA (8 October 2017).
Private developers to submit proposals to the City of Joburg, Tendani Mulaudzi, Eyewitness News (6 October 2017).
Waiting period on Cape Town's housing list is 60 years, Khayelitsha meeting told, Barbara Maregele, Ground Up (2 October 2017).
Judge questions City of Cape Town's plan to send Woodstock families to Wolwerivier, Ashleigh Furlong, Ground Up (13 September 2017).
#SAPSCapture: when police serve politicians, not the law. Mohammed Jameel Abdulla,The Daily Vox (8 September 2017).
Title deeds: how do we fix the system? Ashleigh Furlong, Ground Up (8 September 2017).
Video of SERI's director of research and advocacy, Alana Potter, discussing access to sanitation in informal settlements on Checkpoint, eNCA (5 September 2017).
Informal residents win landmark case, Marvin Charles, Cape Argus (1 September 2017).
Court ruling protects 60 000 Philippi disadvantaged, Francesca Villette, IOL News (31 August 2017).
City of Cape Town ordered to buy land for Marikana residents, Ashleigh Furlong, Ground Up (30 August 2017).
Podcast of SERI's executive director, Stuart Wilson, discussing urban regeneration and the raiding of inner-city buildings in Joburg on the Middday Report, 702 Radio (25 August 2017).
Rights group: Raids on hijacked buildings not solving core issues, Mia Lindeque, Eyewitness News (25 August 2017).
Rights group condemns Joburg CBD clean up process as inhumane, Mia Lindeque, Eyewitness News (25 August 2017).
Joburg mayor insists on "shock and awe" plan for City, Sam Mkokeli, Bloomberg (15 August).
Video of SERI's director of litigation, Nomzamo Zondo, discussing the City's regeneration plans on Morning Live, SABC News (15 August 2017).
Why title deeds aren't the answer to South Africa's land tenure problems, Ben Cousins, Bizcommunity (15 August 2017).
Burning towers and the future of the world's urban poor, Koketso Moeti, Aljazeera (8 August 2017).
How developers deal with "hijacked" buildings in Johannesburg, The Economist (3 August 2017).
Mashaba unapologetic about stance on foreigners, Lizeka Tandwa, News24 (3 August 2017).
Cyril Ramaphosa is still the 'same monster' who sparked the Lonmin massacre, says released Marikana activist, Marc Davies, Huff Post SA (2 August 2017).
Court victory for shack dwellers, Staff Reporter, Berea Mail (28 July 2017).
Johannesburg wants to be a "world class African city" - just not for African foreginers, Lynsey Chutel, Quartz Africa (28 July 2017).
Napoleon Webster set to be released after 202 days in jail, Ra'eesa Pather, Mail & Guardian (27 July 2017).
Fattis evictees: Fattis was not a hijacked building, we owned property and paid resnt legally, Mohammed Jameel Abdulla, Daily Vox (24 July 2017).
Evicted residents accuse Red Ants of theft, sexual assault, Simnikiwe Hlatshaneni, The Citizen (21 July 2017).
City provides tents for Fattis Mansions evictees after they spend the night on the streets, Mohammed Jameel Abdulla, Daily Vox (21 July 2017).
Joburg's failure to comply with court order sees 257 people out on the street, Staff Writer, Business Day (20 July 2017).
Video of SERI's Lwazi Mtshiyo discussing the City's constitutional duty to provide alternative accommodation in eviction cases (from 1:25:30 to 1:34:00), SABC Newsroom (12 July 2017).
Cape York fire: Death in the 'devil's den' could have been avoided, Bheki C Simelane, Daily Meverick (11 July 2017).
Mashaba points finger at civil society: #JhbFire was bound to happen, Faatima Moosa, Mail & Guardian (8 July 2017).
Eviction of homeless Loop Street residents was without a court order, Natalie Pertsovsky, Ground Up (29 June 2017).
Landlords have to pay for housing for evicted people and other myths, Ra'eesa Pather, Mail & Guardian (12 June 2017).
Judges can no longer lawfully order evictions that leave people homeless, Ra'eesa Pather, Mail & Guardian (9 June 2017).
Video of Nomzamo Zondo discussing housing delivery in South Africa, SABC Newsrom (8 June 2017).
No evictions without rights explained, Constitutional Court rules, Ernest Mabuza, Business Day (8 June 2017).
Mashaba's Allegations 'Ludicrous', 'Grossly Inappropriate' - Human Rights Lawyers, Marc Davies, HuffPost South Africa (22 May 2017).
Joburg inner city residents win their battle against eviction, Sunday World (20 May 2017).
Turmoil grips Gauteng, South Africa’s commercial heartland, Joseph Cotterill, Financial Times (13 May 2017).
Podcast of Lindokuhle Mdabe discussing housing and protests in Johannesburg, Kaya FM (10 May 2017).
Vital part of SA economy still being ignored, Natalie Greve, Finweek (4 May 2017).
Video of Edward Molopi discussing tenants rights on Chatroom, SABC 1 (29 March 2017).
Podcast of Keamogetswe Thobakgale discussing justice for Marikana on the Daily Maverick Show, Cliff Central (28 March 2017).
Podcast of Dennis Webster discussing SERI's Informal Trade in Johannesburg: Your Rights, Work Zone (22 March 2017).
Echoing Trump, Johannesburg Mayor Targets Undocumented Migrants, Amogelang Mbatha, Sam Mkokeli, and Antony Sguazzin, Bloomberg (22 March 2017).
Marikana Massacre: “He is fine, let him die”, Greg Nicolson, Daily Maverick (21 March 2017).
Marikana Massacre: Police absolve 87 of their own, Marianne Merten, Daily Maverick (15 March 2017).
Informal traders decry COJ after forceful removal from trading stalls, Koketšo Motau, EWN (25 February 2017).
IN PICTURES: Life in Cape Town's Marikana, Masixole Feni, Sunday Times (17 February 2017).
Life in Cape Town’s most controversial informal settlement, Masixole Feni, GroundUp (17 February 2017).
Marikana: Judge must rule whether to compel state to buy, compensate or evict, Ashleigh Furlong, GroundUp (15 February 2017).
Occupants of Joburg building facing eviction want city to provide alternative accommodation, Ernest Mabuza, Times Live (14 February 2017).
City asks court to order national government to compensate land owners, Ashleigh Furlong, GroundUp (14 February 2017).
Marikana lawyer calls for state to expropriate land, Thembela Ntongana, GroundUp (12 February 2017).
Marikana case: Home owner in informal settlement asks City to buy her property, Ashleigh Furlong, GroundUp (9 February 2017).
Cape Town: Residents of Marikana Informal Settlement Protest Over Land Ownership, Marc Davies and Pontsho Mabena, HuffPost South Africa (9 February 2017).
A potential land mark heard in the Cape Town High Court, SABC News (8 February 2017).
Landmark Marikana case begins: 60,000 people’s homes at stake, Ashleigh Furlong, GroundUp (8 February 2017).
Buy occupied private land to avoid second Marikana, court hears, Jenni Evans, News24 (8 February 2017).
Govt cannot be trusted to safeguard private land, court told, Xolani Koyana, EWN (8 February 2017).
CT property owners seek compensation after land illegally occupied, Xolani Koyana, EWN (8 February 2017).
Families living next to “toxic” mine dump relocated, Barbara Maregele and Mary-Anne Gontsana, GroundUp (6 February 2017).
Here’s What Students Need To Know About The Law When Protesting, Mohammed Jameel Abdulla, Daily Vox (4 February 2017).
Can you consent to an unfair eviction?, Safura Abdool Karim, GroundUp (25 January 2017).
Podcast of Josh Budlender discussing our spaital justice research, Edged Out, CapeTalk (20 January 2017).
Shelter residents fight City of Johannesburg over “lock-out” rules, Safura Abdool Karim, GroundUp (16 January 2017).
Zuma’s ANC birthday speech: 6 claims fact-checked, Kate Wilkinson & Vinayak Bhardwaj, Africa Check (12 January 2017).
Revamp of South Africa's largest city leaves poor battling for housing, Gillian Parker, Reuters (3 January 2017).