How the size of South Africa’s police force compares to other countries

The country has a growing shortage of detectives

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Charts | 10 October 2025

Cape Town’s puppets perform across the world

“The Herds” has travelled across the globe to raise awareness about migration and climate change

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News | 10 October 2025

In photos: Bike delivery guys risk life and limb to deliver our goods

The last-mile delivery sector has exploded and may be the environmentally friendly way to shop

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Photo Essay | 9 October 2025

Zimbabwe and Lesotho permits extended to May 2027

Helen Suzman Foundation urges Home Affairs minister to fast-track talks with the public over the future of the permits

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Brief | 9 October 2025

Teen initiation fights: police probe attempted murder charges

Residents say these fights have become more violent with the use of dangerous weapons like garden shears, machetes and sticks

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News | 9 October 2025

Palestine flotilla activists arrive home to hero’s welcome

The six South African activists, including Mandla Mandela, were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza

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Brief | 8 October 2025

Health workers applaud medical association’s decision to cut ties with Israel

SAMA calls for the Israeli Medical Association to condemn the blockade of essential medical supplies, among other demands

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Brief | 8 October 2025

Factory workers to march as Lesotho’s textile jobs hang by a thread

Unions demand the renewal of AGOA and lower tariffs on exports to the US

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News | 8 October 2025

Dial-a-Ride users struggle with bookings

Cape High Court ordered City of Cape Town to pause plans to cut back on transport service for disabled people

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News | 8 October 2025

Workers take to the streets on World Day for Decent Work

COSATU marches in major cities to highlight corruption, job losses and high cost of living

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News | 7 October 2025

We’re being pushed out, say Kalk Bay fishing families

Massive increase in water bills means they cannot afford to stay

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News | 7 October 2025

Eastern Cape families affected by 2023 floods to wait until next year for houses

Huge housing project launched before the floods is still in initial phase

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News | 7 October 2025

Lesotho families, moved to make way for a dam, lose court battle

20 years after they were displaced by the Mohale Dam, court tells families to share their compensation payout

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News | 7 October 2025

Police fire stun grenades at PAGAD protesters

Residents of Cloetesville in Stellenbosch march to the homes of alleged drug dealers to demand an end to gang violence

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Photo Essay | 6 October 2025

Thousands celebrate Abahlali baseMjondolo’s 20th anniversary in Durban

Shack dwellers’ movement was founded in 2005

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Brief | 6 October 2025