Death in Mozambique: After US Funding Cuts, a Health System Crumbles
Part two: If Marco Rubio came here “we could show him the evidence” of deaths, says villager
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Govan Mbeki Elderly Score Property Tax Rebate
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the approval of its motion for a property tax rebate for elderly residents of the Govan Mbeki Local Municipality. This victory is a significant step towards alleviating the financial burden on the community’s most vulnerable members. The motion, initially tabled by the Freedom Front Plus in January 2025, […]
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Proteas Men and Women Set for Double-Header Action in New Zealand
JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) and New Zealand Cricket (NZC) are excited to announce a white-ball tour that will feature...
How Many Sex Offenders Are There in Our Schools?
In spite of government promises, only one teacher in 10 has been screened
Court to Decide Fate of Hope Street Homeless Camp
Housing rights group argues the City’s Safe Space shelters do not meet constitutional requirements for alternative accommodation
South Africans and Zimbabweans Pray Together After Xenophobic Attacks
Mob in Addo killed four, injured dozens, and displaced hundreds of families
Questions Around R31 Million Expenditure on York Hostel Renovation
GOOD Statement by Chantelle Kyd,GOOD George Councillor 24 June 2025 While many residents in George live without shelter and face daily service delivery failures, the Municipality has chosen to invest tens of millions in refurbishing a single building for administrative use, without clear public justification or proper consultation. The R31 million renovation of the historic […]
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City of Cape Town’s R2.2 Billion Debt Write-off
GOOD Statement by Anton Louw,GOOD City of Cape Town Councillor 24 June 2025 Cape Town residents, already buckling under rising living costs and unaffordable municipal tariffs, could soon see a once-off debt remission as the City considers writing off R2.2 billion in what it calls “irrecoverable” debt. While this may seem like relief on the […]
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Johannesburg Council: Stability Over Spectacle
GOOD Statement by Matthew Cook ,GOOD National Chairperson and City of Johannesburg Councillor 24 June 2025 Johannesburg is a city in crisis It is in desperate need of stable, ethical, and effective leadership. This week, the Johannesburg Council will consider three motions of no confidence, including one targeting the Executive Mayor. These motions have the […]
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Starlink Launches Amid Job Losses in Lesotho
Elon Musk’s satellite internet service comes after months of US funding cuts and tariffs put immense pressure on the country’s economy
Swellendam Municipality: Hawks Investigate Tender Fraud Allegations
GOOD Statement by Brett Herron,GOOD Secretary-General 24 June 2025 The GOOD Party welcomes reports that the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) are now probing the serious allegations contained in the preliminary Vermaak Report into procurement irregularities in the Swellendam Municipality. This development is a significant moment for accountability and justice in a municipality […]
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A Taste of Somalia on the Streets of Joburg
We visited a Somali-owned coffee shop in Mayfair which serves qaxwo and other Somali treats
If Someone Marries a Second Wife Without the Consent of Their First Customary Law Wife, Is the Second Marriage Valid?
Only the first wife will be allowed to claim from the estate
Illegal Enlargement of West Coast Farm Dam Condoned
The Western Cape government has issued retroactive environmental authorisation for a dam project undertaken eight years ago
Tshwane Investigation Into Illegal Suburb Raises Hopes
Leeuwfontein home owners want their neighbourhood to be made a formal part of the city so that they can get water and sanitation
Social Housing at Salt River Market Moves One Step Forward
Heritage approval granted, but funding is uncertain and informal settlement families still need to be relocated
Call for Stellenbosch University to Take a Stand on Gaza
Other universities in South Africa have passed resolutions criticising the war
Harmony Gold to Pay R100K in Damages for K-Word Incident
One employee called another the k-word. Harmony Gold did not properly investigate, says the Labour Court
Alarm Raised Over Plans for State-Run Lottery
Since its inception, a private company has been responsible for operating the lottery and selling tickets. That is set to change in 2034
Rape Cover up Trial: Police Detained Victim Overnight Near Her Rapist
Rapist’s DNA has been linked to two open cases
We Tested Zamzam Water Sold in South Africa. Here’s What We Found
Bottles we bought in Cape Town do not match the chemical profile of Zamzam water sourced from Saudi Arabia
Passport to Privilege: Mashatile’s Mystery Guests Undermine Joburg’s Anti-corruption Efforts
GOOD Statement by Matthew Cook,GOOD National Chairperson and City of Johannesburg Councillor 20 June 2025 While the City of Johannesburg investigates a significant corruption scandal involving a R263 million water tanker tender, one of the key figures in the alleged scam has quietly reappeared, not before a court, but at an international investment conference in […]
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South Africa Needs to Do More to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance, Warn Experts
This is a “pandemic which is wreaking havoc, is not being attended to properly and not being taken seriously enough”
Darling Street Families in Limbo After Eviction Case Postponed
The Department of Public Works will meet with the City of Cape Town to discuss alternative accommodation