Articles for Masego Mafata
Hundreds of people from mining communities march in Pretoria
The protest follows a summit hosted by Mining Affected Communities United in Action
News | 8 February 2024
Communities demand more benefits from mines in their towns
About 200 people attended a summit hosted by Mining Affected Communities United in Action in Pretoria
News | 8 February 2024
Outrage over slow pace of upgrades to Pretoria zoo
SANBI says it is “balancing” visitors’ experience with its ongoing upgrades since taking over the facility in 2018
News | 12 January 2024
“Fix our schools” activists tell Minister as deadline passes
Minimum norms and standards set ten years ago have not been met, says Equal Education
News | 29 November 2023
NGOs respond to being blamed for Johannesburg fire
They say they make sure the law is upheld, while the City of Johannesburg has failed to provide alternative accommodation for evicted people
News | 31 August 2023
Gauteng farming community without consistent water for three years
Ward councillor says only six water tankers are servicing all communities in Emfuleni municipality
News | 14 August 2023
Judge Makhubele hearing postponed because of outstanding legal fees
“Millions” owed for the judge’s legal representation
News | 1 August 2023
Businessman at centre of Lottery fund probe arrested for fraud
Petrus Sedibe charged with defrauding a trust fund
Brief | 24 July 2023
Man behind failed Soweto sports centre has fingers in several Lottery pies
R750,000 paid to Petrus Sedibe’s private company two days after multi-million rand grant landed
By Raymond Joseph and Masego Mafata
News | 19 June 2023