Blue Downs Residents Clash With Police
Two men have been arrested for public violence
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Sex Workers Plea for Arrest Moratorium
A bill to decriminalise sex work was sent back to the justice department for redrafting about two years ago
Armed Banditry Is Becoming a Crisis in Nigeria: Why Fixing the Police Is Key
The fragile state of Nigeria’s police contributes to the persistence of insecurity, particularly banditry, in the northern region.
Lifeline for Penguins Opens in Cape Town
A new seabird nursery at SANCCOB will incubate eggs and rear orphaned and abandoned chicks
Uganda’s Land Eviction Crisis: Do Populist State Measures Actually Fix Problems?
President Yoweri Museveni’s effort to stop evictions didn’t address underlying problems, but it enhanced his political legitimacy.
Social Housing and the Future of Cape Town’s Inner-City
Affordable housing in the inner city is no longer a dream, says MEC
Women’s Football Has Never Been More Competitive
Whatever the outcome of the Wafcon final, Nigeria’s sole dominance of women’s football in Africa has ended.
Not Enough Prisoners Have Access to Work and Training Opportunities
People earn less than R250 a month working in prison workshops or farms
Lesotho at Risk of Economic Collapse After Aid Cuts and Trump’s Tariffs
African Development Bank warns that economic growth could drop to 0.5% next year
Huge Delays in Payouts to Miners With Silicosis and TB
Delays by the multi-billion rand Tshiamiso Trust have meant 84% of lodged claims have not received compensation
What Makes a Person Cool?
Coolness has changed. Today it’s about being extroverted, hedonistic, adventurous, open, powerful and autonomous.
R25-Million and 7 Years Later, Indwe Sports Field Far From Finished
It was meant to take 18 months, and now another R10-million is needed
Ekurhuleni Imposes Unfair Requirements on Residents
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the Ekurhuleni Metro’s decision to abolish the reconnection fee for stolen power cables – a significant victory for which the party fought long and hard. However, the new process and requirements for cable replacement are unnecessarily time-consuming and may further inconvenience residents already affected by power outages. On […]
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Limpopo Megaproject Sued Over “Stolen” Rocks
Subcontractor removed R12-million worth of white rock from private land
The Grassy Park Gilray Scouts Site Was Deliberately Set up for Failure
GOOD Statement by Wesley Neumann,GOOD City of Cape Town Councillor 24 July 2025 On Tuesday, 22 July, over 100 committed residents and civil society leaders gathered at the Isaac Jacobs Hall, LOFOB, to discuss the future of the Gilray Scout Site. This meeting was more than just a gathering; it marked the start of an […]
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Augrabies Communities Struggle to Get Clean Water
Department of Water intervenes as Kai !Garib battles frequent water interruptions, infrastructure failures and dirty tap water
Ghana’s Security Strategy Has Kept Terror Attacks at Bay: What Other Countries Can Learn From Its Approach
Ghana stands out in west Africa as a nation that hasn’t experienced terrorist attacks. Its proactive, multi-faceted strategies offer a blueprint for neighbours.
Pensioners on the Move for Mandela Day
“We are ageing, yes. But we’re not done living.”
SAPS Serve the ANC Insiders, Not the People: Here’s How It Happened
Since around 2000 the South African Police Service has been used to manage internal political dynamics in the ANC.
SIU Investigation Into Lottery Corruption Hamstrung by Red Tape
Application made 15 months ago for permission to investigate dodgy procurement deals
Mayor Temporarily Suspends New Electricity Surcharge After Violent Thembisa Protest
Residents in Ekurhuleni blocked roads with large rocks and burning tyres on Monday against recent electricity price hikes
Nkabane Removal: Accountability or Merely a Calculated Move?
In two notable statements, the Presidency recently announced that Mr Buti Manamela has been promoted from Deputy Minister of Higher Education to Minister, and that Dr Nobuhle Nkabane thanks South Africa for the opportunity she had to serve in this role. It is still unclear where the ANC will deploy her next – or whether […]
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Will the Employment Equity Act Transform Companies or Slow Growth?
DA’s Michael Bagraim debates Just Share’s Kwanele Ngogela
In 3 Years the World Will Run out of Time to Avoid the Worst Impacts of Climate Change
Planet Earth is living on borrowed time, a new global report reveals. The world must stop burning fossil fuels now and take urgent steps to reduce global warming.