Mpumalanga municipality admits taps are dry – but blames City of Tshwane
Tshwane is contracted to supply 16.6-million litres a day but has only been supplying 350,000
By Warren Mabona and Seth Thorne
News | 9 September 2026
Pollution from Sasol’s Secunda plant could cause 1,000 deaths a year, study finds
Children are particularly vulnerable, says Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air
By Alice Scott
News | 9 September 2026
The broken system behind our worst cattle epidemic
The state neglected its duties and this led to foot and mouth disease spreading across the country
Text by Nathan Geffen. Photos by Ihsaan Haffejee.
Feature | 9 September 2026
Two years into her tenure, Gwarube faces a R140-billion school infrastructure crisis
Learners are moving from rural to urban areas
News | 8 September 2026
This water project started 20 years ago. But taps are still dry
Eastern Cape villagers say at least four contractors have worked on the Buthongweni Water Supply Scheme
By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik and Yamkela Ntshongwana
News | 8 September 2026
One year later, sewage is still running through these Cape Town streets
“We have seen people living in sewage, and that is not acceptable,” says Human Rights Commissioner after visit to Bloekombos and Wallacedene
By Vincent Lali
News | 8 September 2026
Social workers left penniless by Gauteng government
“Social work is all about care, but nobody cares for us,” says SANCA Thusong employee
By Seth Thorne
Feature | 8 September 2026
Ngcobo taxi drivers meet government to resolve Intercape bus dispute
On Monday afternoon, scores of taxis formed a long convoy through the town near the municipal offices. They have been striking since 18 August.
Brief | 7 September 2026
Hundreds walk in silence for deaf awareness
People who can hear wore earplugs for the 5km route
Brief | 7 September 2026
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