Conflict over land for rail line occupiers

Traditional leaders say the land is used for Xhosa initiation rituals

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News | 3 October 2023

“I want to take my last breath in this house” says Cape farm dweller facing eviction

The families are refusing the leave, saying life on the farm is all they’ve ever known

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News | 2 October 2023

Hundreds walk to celebrate recovery from addiction

Only about 1 in 20 South Africans with drug or alcohol problems access treatment

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Photo Essay | 2 October 2023

Salt River heritage festival: knowing the past to shape a better world

On Saturday new giant murals were unveiled in the historic suburb

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Brief | 2 October 2023

Tshwane’s derelict homeless shelter

“These children grow up in a dirty and dangerous place”

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News | 2 October 2023

Thunderstorm wreaks havoc in Limpopo village

More than 200 households affected

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Brief | 29 September 2023

Children frolic in flood water as only pool in Brown’s Farm remains closed

The pool in Philippi has been closed since August when it was vandalised during the taxi protests

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Brief | 29 September 2023

Fresh water fishers demand formal recognition of their livelihoods

Masifundise inland fisheries report says sector needs government help

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Brief | 29 September 2023

Cape flood: homes buried in mud

Sir Lowry’s Pass flood victims face uncertain future

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News | 29 September 2023

Police silent on crime reporting system problems

“This is just a classic case of laziness from the police. There is always a solution.”

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News | 29 September 2023

Protesters block busy Kariega road amid five-day power outage

Nelson Mandela Bay councillor says many homes were plunged into dark after an explosion at the Mabandla substation

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Brief | 28 September 2023

Cape Town backyard dwellers doorstop housing officials at Civic Centre

“People die waiting for a house,” says backyarder from Hanover Park

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Brief | 28 September 2023

Children in the Eastern Cape are not being fed enough at school

Some schools are not getting even the minimum funding from the National School Nutrition Programme

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News | 28 September 2023

Nkosinathi Ntuli’s shack has been demolished four times since November

He keeps on rebuilding and the eThekwini municipality keeps returning

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News | 28 September 2023

Early childhood development programmes should be part of free basic education

Only a third of children in SA are enrolled in ECD programmes

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Opinion | 28 September 2023

Dodgy Lottery lawyer loses bid to appeal

Court upholds ruling that Lesley Ramulifho’s conduct be investigated

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Law | 27 September 2023