Is Abandoning a Baby in a Safe Box a Crime or an Act of Love? Court to Decide
The Minister of Social Development says parents who use baby boxes are committing a crime
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Shops Shut as Anti-immigrant Protesters March Through Durban
Over 1,000 take part in March and March demonstration
Why the Booysens Development Is Being Hampered
Administrative laxity and gross maladministration in the Tshwane Metro, governed by the ActionSA/ANC/EFF coalition, are hampering the development of Booysens Extension 4 and exposing taxpayers to significant financial risks. A recent report by the Metro’s Oversight Committee on Human Settlements paints a disturbing picture of recurring violations of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), poor […]
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Mozambique’s Economy Is Failing: The Tough Policy Choices That Need to Be Made Urgently
Economic conditions for ordinary Mozambicans are deteriorating. Poverty has risen, public services are unreliable and there are few decent job opportunities.
Elders Urged to Speak out About Abuse
Older people often do not know their rights, Ilitha Labantu meeting told
Here’s How Much Money UCT Needs to Rebuild Its Historic Library
It’ll be “a space that celebrates African memory, identity and creative expression” says library boss
Johannesburg Has Spent Ten Years Hiring Consultants While Slovo Park Families Wait
The Upgrading of Informal Settlements Programme has failed
Project Uses Plants to Clean the Jukskei River
EcoFilter system will collect data to tackle sewage and industrial contamination
“We Were Promised Houses, but We Are Still Living in Mud”
Families living along river in KwaZulu-Natal are still waiting for houses started in 2018
Recognise Mimi Coertse’s Exceptional Achievements
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) tabled a parliamentary motion this afternoon, requesting that the life and exceptional achievements of Mimi Coertse, South Africa’s most celebrated opera singer and international star, be duly honoured and recognised. Coertse, who passed away on 27 April this year at the age of 93, made a phenomenal contribution to […]
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A Life in Pain: Soghra Walton’s Story
“I have seen more physicians than I can count”
New SASSA System Piloted in Bellville Office
The agency’s plans to improve service by using technology
Tshwane’s Electricity Crisis: Just 26 Staff Keep 55 Substations Running
Tshwane Metro residents are currently experiencing the gradual technical collapse of the electricity network, which is jeopardising the entire metropolitan area. While the Metro’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) report for the second quarter of 2025/2026 attempts to present a positive picture – claiming a 92% response rate to public queries – the actual data tell […]
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South Africa’s Giant Pain Problem
Millions of South Africans suffer from chronic pain, and it’s not being properly managed
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.
Working From Home in Nigeria: Study Finds Women Don’t Have Much Choice
Childcare responsibilities, housing access and regional cultural norms influence where Nigerian women work.
AI Policy Debacle Shows Dangers of Technology Used Without Public Oversight
SA’s draft policy contained sources fabricated by a large language model
Cape Town Struggles to Relocate Khayelitsha Families Living on Sinkholes
City warns against filling holes with debris but residents say they cannot live with open sinkholes
Cape Town Users at Risk of Not Getting Vital Medicine
Streetscapes stepped in to help foot the bill for methadone costs after access issues at some centres
Mthatha Residents Block N2 Over Water Crisis
“I can’t remember when we last had water. It’s been months”
Court Declares Cape Town’s New Fixed Charges Unconstitutional
Fixed charges for water, sanitation, and cleaning be set aside from 30 June
Cape Town’s Bid to Manage Metrorail Gets the Go-Ahead in R1.9-Trillion National Plan
Mayor welcomes plan to rejuvenate country’s freight and passenger rail
Rock Art, Dance and Ritual: What We Learned From Paintings in Zimbabwe
Trance states may influence the movements depicted in rock art.
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