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R21-million stadium in Limpopo left incomplete and abandoned

This has left the community disappointed as they hoped the Tshivhuyuni sports facility would boost the local economy

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News | 3 April 2025

Mixed reviews for Cape Town SASSA offices on grant payment day

Beneficiaries using the SASSA Gold Card have until 31 May to swap to the Black Card

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News | 2 April 2025

R750-million budget change hits housing developments in three provinces

Western Cape, Gauteng and Free State are challenging national government’s decision to cut their funds and reallocate them

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News | 2 April 2025

Still no compensation for victims of George building collapse

Dysfunction at the Compensation Commission means some victims may never receive payment

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News | 2 April 2025

Thousands march to call for justice for raped child

Still no arrests after seven-year-old raped in Eastern Cape in October

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News | 1 April 2025

Three common myths about US funding cuts to South Africa

US and South African officials have contributed to misinformation about the cancellation of funding

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News | 1 April 2025

People with disabilities lack accessible public transport in Cape Town

The Dial-a-Ride service has been stagnant for seven years

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News | 1 April 2025

Joburg ice skater brings gold medal back from Special Olympics in Italy

Naledi Hlalele was one of six athletes who represented South Africa at the international winter games earlier in March

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News | 31 March 2025

Lottery ticket sales likely to be suspended from 1 June

Minister Tau backtracks on temporary licence, will announce permanent operator at end of May

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News | 31 March 2025

Today is the deadline for ending pit latrines in schools. Here’s how government has done

Minister says 93% of identified pit toilets eradicated

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News | 31 March 2025

A thriving black market for medicines has emerged in Joburg

Immigrants shunned by clinics resort to buying unregulated medicines from illegal vendors

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News | 31 March 2025

SASSA Gold Card deadline extended to 31 May

Postbank’s announcement comes after contradictory reports by SASSA and the Minister in the Presidency

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News | 28 March 2025

Deaths spark protest over unsafe bridge outside Pinetown

Umngeni River claims two lives

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News | 28 March 2025

Days of protests in Indwe over hospital downgrade

Health MEC assures residents there will be no downgrade if they are against it

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News | 27 March 2025

City of Cape Town proposes affordable housing on prime Green Point site

The land value of the site ranks “among the highest in the southern hemisphere”

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News | 27 March 2025

Good news for leopard toads: anonymous donor buys crucial habitat in Cape Town

The property in the heart of Noordhoek will also be an open space for the community

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News | 27 March 2025