Tshwane shack dwellers say extortion gangs make them pay for water
Municipality says it’s unaware of this
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Elections 2024: What the major political parties say about a sugar tax
We sent questions to the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE Mzansi
African Oystercatcher bucks the trend in crashing bird populations
Haematopus moquini has gone from “Near Threatened” to “Least Concern” on the Red Data List
No shelter for homeless dog owners
Except perhaps for a farm in the Karoo
Extortion rackets disrupt work in Cape Town’s townships
We no longer go to some townships without an escort, says waste collection worker
Macassar residents “will fight tooth and nail” against PRASA’s plan to relocate shack dwellers
Hundreds marched on Saturday to protest against PRASA’s plan to move shack dwellers occupying the Central Line to Macassar
How the Lottery used an ethics company to launder money
Entertainer Lebo Molax earned R200,000 for participating in three National Lotteries Commission events
Elections 2024: What the independent candidates have to say
We put five questions to each of the five independent candidates
Last interfaith service for Dean of the People’s Church
Michael Weeder, who has spoken out against Israel’s bombardment of Palestine, retires as Dean of St George’s Cathedral
A Full five months after police were filmed assaulting a barber, they have been charged
Juma Igiranieza was brutally assaulted during an unexpected raid
Stellenbosch University senate members call for ceasefire in Gaza
Thuli Madonsela is one of more than 100 signatories
Elections 2024: What the major political parties say about education
We sent questions to the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE Mzansi
Traders accuse border officers of beating them and burning their stalls
Lawyers for Human Rights accuse authorities of violating human rights
Benoni’s elderly march for electricity
They say the City of Ekurhuleni has blocked their prepaid electricity meters because they owe rent, but they have no hope of paying their arrears
Gqeberha Health Workers March to Demand Permanent Jobs
NUPSAW Eastern Cape secretary Mzi Nkata led a march by Community Health Workers in Gqeberha on Friday. The workers, who also marched in solidarity with health workers in Gaza, are asking to be insourced. About 100 community health workers (CHWs) marched to the Department of Health’s offices in Gqeberha on Friday afternoon. They are demanding …
Student murdered while trying to be early for NSFAS queue
SRC blames the Central University of Technology in Bloemfontein for slow service, forcing students to queue as early as 4am
Gauteng government pays shelters after receiving letter of demand
The payments were withheld due to municipal non-compliance, causing shelters to shut down
Housing activists lose Tafelberg case
The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled the sale of the site for private development was lawful
Alexkor vs Creecy in environment court battle
The state mining company is challenging an environmental compliance notice
Ingonyama Trust finances are not transparent, says report
UCT land research centre says the trust is not compliant with legislation
Medical workers protest against attacks on them
20 armed attacks on EMS workers in the past year.
Suspected Fish Hoek arsonist released
Insufficient evidence against man accused of starting devastating fire that destroyed four houses
“Anti-vax” doctor’s disciplinary inquiry gets underway
Shankara Chetty is accused of failing to act in the best interests of patients
Former street kid steps onto the global surfing stage
Capetonian Paul Sampson has battled seemingly insurmountable odds to compete with the best in the world