“I Can Run, I Feel Free”: How Government-Funded Hormones Changed Lilita Singata’s Life
Gender-affirming healthcare can be life-saving, but access is limited
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Chief Justice’s Office Publishes “Gag” Order
An interim order by an acting judge in the Western Cape High Court that has caused substantial controversy has been made public by the Office of the Chief Justice. A “gagging” court order against Open Secrets — under which the organisation claimed it could not reveal any details of the dispute or even which judge …
DA Khakis the Water at Environment Ministry
The DA’s request to replace Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Dion George, with the party’s national spokesperson, Willie Aucamp, would place custodianship of South Africa’s environment directly in the hands of the wildlife breeding, trading, and hunting lobby.
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National Government Fails to Address Child Killings
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 debate on child killings.
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Informal Settlements Residents Get an “F” “You”
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 interpellation mini-debate on housing plans for Wingfield informal settlement.
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Open Secrets to Face Armoured Vehicle Company in Court
The case may have important implications for freedom of expression
At This Limpopo Clinic, Nurses Have to Fetch Water in Buckets
Midoroni clinic has not had running water for over two years
How a Sudanese University Kept Learning Alive During War
For universities, investing in flexible systems is a matter of survival.
Ten Takeaways From Today’s Budget Speech
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says he’s optimistic about the future
Bold Steps Taken With Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement Are Encouraging
The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) by Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has met several key expectations, despite difficult and constrained circumstances. One of the most significant developments is the inflation target being adjusted and lowered to 3% — the first change in 25 years. This revised inflation target supports lower interest rates, which will […]
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Lesotho Community Left in Ruins by Highway Project
The road, built by a Chinese company, has improved access to Qacha’s Nek but also caused damage and displacement
More and More Signs That AARTO Is Collapsing
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) views the postponement of the nationwide rollout of the AARTO system as a sign that it is beginning to collapse, just like the e-toll system. Much like the e-toll system in Gauteng, AARTO — currently active only in Gauteng (in the Johannesburg and Tshwane Metros) — appears to be […]
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Homeless Shelter’s Dance Show Ends With a Standing Ovation
The Haven’s Dignity in Motion showcases ballroom dancing by people living at its shelters
Promises, Promises but Still No School
Willowvale families have been waiting for their new school since 2018
Strokes Are on the Rise in Africa: Why the Continent Needs Its Own Care Guidelines
Despite the rising burden of stroke across Africa, there is no continent-wide framework or standardised protocol for stroke management.
Workers Shut down Cape Town Construction Project Over Unpaid Wages
Security guards have been protesting outside a project to build pavements in Illitha Park, Khayelitsha since Monday
Storm-Damaged Schools Still Not Repaired After Four Years
KwaZulu-Natal government says a contractor started work last week, but we saw no evidence of this when we visited the schools on Monday
Open Air Cinema Brings Joy to Manenberg’s Children
Manenberg has become synonymous with gang violence and crime but residents want to change this, one movie night at a time
Economy Shows Modest Signs of Life
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana is expected to highlight several reasons to feel encouraged that South Africa’s stunted economy is on the cusp of a growth phase when he delivers the 2025 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement tomorrow.
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Lesotho Sheds Textile Jobs Amidst US Trade Uncertainty
Hippo Knitting has laid off 295 workers and plans to retrench another 420 in January
Transgender Prisoner Wins Right to Hormone Therapy
The court found the Department of Correctional Services had violated her rights by refusing hormonal treatment as “cosmetic medication”
Africa’s Drone Wars Rarely Deliver Victory
Armed drones are increasingly being seen as a solution to security challenges in African conflicts.
Parliament to Consider Impeaching Judge Nana Makhubele
Makhubele was found guilty of gross misconduct by the Judicial Service Commission
Families Camp at Lily Mine for Six Years Waiting for Bodies of Their Loved Ones
Three miners remain buried 70 metres underground after a collapse at the Barberton mine in 2016