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Gauteng’s shelter system is “broken” because of state incompetence

Several gender-based violence shelters in the province were forced to close because of uncertainty over their funding from the Department of Social Development

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News | 3 May 2024

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President tells ministers to set up task team on use of public land for housing

The State Land Disposal Act allows the President to fast track the use of public land

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Brief | 3 May 2024

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“No electricity, no vote”, shout angry Limpopo villagers

Xinkuwani village has never had electricity

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Brief | 2 May 2024

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Millions owed to scholar transport providers in Eastern Cape

Total shutdown avoided after transport department promises to pay by 15 May, but disruptions reported in some areas

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Brief | 2 May 2024

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Elections 2024: What the major political parties say about water and sanitation

We sent questions to the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE Mzansi

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News | 2 May 2024

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Gauteng Social Development head departs amid corruption allegations

Matilda Gasela headed several forensic audits despite facing allegations herself

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News | 2 May 2024

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Workers hold vigil outside Gauteng health department, demanding permanent jobs

National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW) says workers will protest daily

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Brief | 2 May 2024

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Mineworkers disrupt COSATU May Day rally in Soweto

“What are we celebrating, when we are losing our jobs?”

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News | 2 May 2024

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President Ramaphosa calls for end to farm evictions

Thousands participate in Cape Town Workers’ Day rally

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Brief | 1 May 2024

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Village activists take Marikana mining company to court

Tharisa Mines is trying to gag us, say Oridile Kgatea and Rodney Kotsedi

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Law | 1 May 2024

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Activists and patients march on Gauteng health department demanding radiation treatment

Nearly R800-million set aside for radiation treatment outsourcing has not been spent

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News | 30 April 2024

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Over 230 court judgments are late

The latest report does not list any judgments reserved in the last six months

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Law | 30 April 2024

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Children run a gauntlet of muggings and traffic on the way to school

Pedestrian bridges across major Cape Town freeway are favourite haunts for criminals

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News | 30 April 2024

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Public sector hard hit by strike action

In 2023 and again in 2024, about half the strikes have been in the public sector, says report

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News | 30 April 2024

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Proposed coal mine in Mpumalanga grasslands back in court

Uthaka Energy persists with plans for a colliery in Mabola Protected Environment despite six court judgments

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News | 30 April 2024

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Equal Education takes education department to court over unplaced learners

EE says learners’ constitutional rights have been infringed

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