Constitutional Court Rules Against Beit Bridge Fence Contractors
Companies must repay all profits from failed R40-million Covid-era project
2024
SANEF Should Do Better Than This
Its defensive response to recent criticism does not earn the public’s confidence in news media
The Bias in Medical Research: Africa Carries a Huge Disease Burden but Is Missing From Clinical Trials
While Africa accounts for roughly 25% of the global disease burden, its people are largely invisible in randomised controlled trials.
AI Policy Debacle Shows Dangers of Technology Used Without Public Oversight
SA’s draft policy contained sources fabricated by a large language model
Why Do Reforms to South Africa’s Technical Colleges Keep Failing Students and Employers?
Reforms to skills training could repeat the mistakes of the past 30 years.
Merafong’s Recovery Plan Not on Track
It is evident that Merafong’s mandatory financial recovery plan, which came into effect in June 2024 and is currently in its implementation phase, is failing to improve the financial position of this ANC-controlled Local Municipality. The Municipality’s current collection rate for basic services remains far below the level required to achieve any meaningful financial recovery. […]
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Housing Policy Stalled to Protect Developers
Speaker, the people of Cape Town and South Africa must know that the Mayor of Cape Town and now leader of the Democratic Alliance, Geordin Hill-Lewis, has been lying to us all in Cape Town about reasons why we still don't have an affordable and inclusionary housing policy, 8 years later when this was first proposed by Brett Herron in this council.
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The High Cost of Negligence in the Public Health System
Billions of rands are paid out every year in legal claims
Joburg Mom Faces Bankruptcy Over R2.9-Million Water Bill
Experts say a leak this size on her property is unlikely, while the City insists on 50% payment before engaging in dispute resolution
Benin Election: Wadagni’s Landslide Win Raises Questions About His Legitimacy
Romuald Wadagni’s election is viewed by many as a continuation of a pre-existing political system, rather than a genuine change in leadership.
SAA May Look Good on Paper, but Bankruptcy Still Looms
South African Airways’ (SAA) financial statements for the 2024/25 financial year may look good on paper, but there are unmistakable warning signs indicating that the Airline still faces bankruptcy. While the financials currently paint a positive picture, there is reason to believe this may be short-lived, as the Airline recently sold its take-off and landing […]
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The Mystery of the Chinese Trawlers Arrested at Sea
Four offences seem to have been committed but only one fine was imposed by the fisheries department
Women Weavers: The Backbone of Lesotho’s Textile Legacy
For many of the weavers, the work is more than a livelihood, it is a legacy
New Bank Takes Swift Action After Groundup Alerts It to Data Breach
But the Information Regulator is missing in action
Permit Chaos Leaves Joburg Traders in Limbo
City blames delays on its legal battles with SERI
The Need to Grow Food in Informal Settlements
Government must take food security into account when upgrading informal settlements like Slovo Park, says SERI
Tswaing Mayor and Council Told to Explain Dodgy Appointments
Investigation ordered by North West MEC finds “dangerously systemic” maladministration at the municipality
Extortion Threat Hits Rubbish Collection in Cape Town
Informal settlements in Nyanga, Philippi and Samora Machel affected
Pit Toilets: Eastern Cape Parents Take Matters Into Their Own Hands
Parents at Good Hope Primary in Cofimvaba are building their own toilets
Small Businesses That Go Green Could Make a Big Impact in South Africa: Study Analyses What’s in Their Way
When up to 3.5 million small businesses go green, this will benefit South Africa’s environment and help the businesses survive in a changing climate.
City Must Account for Billions Claimed Whilst Leaving Communities Behind
Serious questions are mounting over the City of Cape Town’s use of borrowed funds, as residents across multiple communities continue to live without basic services despite repeated claims of large-scale infrastructure investment.
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Jsc Overturns Tribunal Decision, Finds Judge Mbenenge Guilty of Gross Misconduct
“The testimony of Mbenenge … revealed that he does not appreciate the responsibility associated with his position … He showed no remorse for his conduct.”
The Crisis of Housing Delivery: Citizens Deserve More Than Announcements
Speech by Brett Herron, GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament. Note to Editor: This speech was delivered during the interpellation debate on the release of land and the lack of progress thereof
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Tshwane Is Rising!
The State of the Capital Address (SoCA) delivered by the Executive Mayor of Tshwane’s multi-party coalition government laid out the undeniable truth that South Africa’s Capital City is on the rise.
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