Refugee Protection in Egypt: What’s Behind the Return Train to Sudan
Egypt has hosted more Sudanese refugees than any other country since the start of the 2023 civil war.
2024
Anger Over Delays at Durban Housing Project
Families say eThekwini municipality is reneging on its promise to house them at the new flats
Mr President:L “Better Run” DA Municipalities Are Only Better Run For Some
Only the corrupt would disagree with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s plea to ANC councillors to stop stealing, but to set DA-run municipalities in Cape Town and Stellenbosch as the benchmark for good governance spits in the faces of millions of poorer people whose quality of life is desperately low.
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Cape Town Protesters Throw Human Faeces, Burn Debris
Families from informal settlements near Maitland cemetery say their attempts to meet with officials from the City for months have been in vain
Western Cape Will Take 1274 Years to Eliminate Informal Settlements
If the Western Cape Government continues upgrading informal settlements at its current rate of one per year, it will take 1274 years to provide dignified living circumstances for all who live in the province.
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Malawi Can End Hunger After the 2025 Elections if Bold Steps Are Taken to Transform Food Systems
After the elections, Malawi’s government will need to confront deep-rooted structural challenges to secure lasting food security and drive inclusive economic growth.
Hundreds March to Demand Permanent Jobs With City of Ekhurhuleni
Contract workers say a council decision to stop outsourcing services has not been implemented
National Film Foundation Falters as Leadership Instability Continues
The National Film and Video Foundation has had six CEOs in 30 months
Policing, on Its Own, Will Never Stop Western Cape Gangsterism
Speech by Brett Herron, GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament. *Note to editor: This speech was delivered by GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament Brett Herron during today’s Statement to the House
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SASSA Says It Has Fixed Most of Its Audit Problems
About R140‑million was paid to deceased beneficiaries over three years
Dump Site Fire Leaves Maseru Residents in Choking Smoke for Days
The Ha Tšosane community has been fighting to close and relocate the dump for years
MPs Debate South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel
The country had a legal and moral obligation to act, says international relations director-general
The Widows Who Wait: The Compensation Fund’s Endless Delays
“I was promised payment months ago, but I’m still waiting.”
Remove the Barriers to SRD Grant Access
The GOOD Party calls on the government to immediately remove all pre-qualification barriers to accessing the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. In a society plagued by staggering unemployment, stagnant wages, and deepening inequality, social assistance must be designed to reach people quickly, not to exclude them through bureaucratic red tape.
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Gang Violence Forces Kariega Families to Abandon Their Homes
More than 30 homes torched or vandalised as criminals target community leaders and witnesses in a suspected campaign of intimidation
A Victory for Ditsobotla Residents
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the announcement that national government will directly intervene in the Ditsobotla Local Municipality in Lichtenburg. The people of Lichtenburg and Coligny have been plagued by the lawlessness and mismanagement characterising the Municipality for years. The Freedom Front Plus along with organisations such as Sakeliga has repeatedly called on […]
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SANParks Deploys “Boots on the Ground” to Deal with Crime on Table Mountain
But MPs are not convinced it is enough
The Zambian Minister, the Mysterious Businesswoman and Illegal Mining
“There is a new mining order that is coming. Embrace it, but what is illegal, do not tolerate it,” says minister
Compensation for Sick Miners: Only 30% of Claimants Paid Out by Tshiamiso Trust
Most claims do not meet the medical criteria, AGM told
Alexandra Container Homes Still Empty Four Years After Construction
Johannesburg mayor says allocation is in final stages but does not commit to a timeframe for occupation of the complex built during the covid pandemic
MBDA’s Success Proves That Good Governance, Without Political Interference, Works
The exceptional performance of the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA), 81% for the 2024/25 financial year, clearly proves that good governance free from political interference delivers tangible results. Achieving this milestone, under the leadership of the MBDA’s CEO, Mr Anele Qaba, and his dedicated team, demonstrates that clean governance, strong leadership and accountability are a […]
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Postbank Loses Social Grant Clients
More than 75% of Postbank’s clients have moved to private banks
Answers Demanded Regarding Dangerous R510 Route and Questionable Tender Allocation
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) demands answers from the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) regarding its handling of the R510 road project between Northam and Thabazimbi, which poses a serious threat to public safety. According to a report by Thabazimbi Fire and Rescue, there have been 38 accidents on this road in just […]
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Gauteng DSD Misses Targets and Spends R215-Million Irregularly
2024 was a chaotic year for the department