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Johannesburg: Where water runs in the streets, but not in the taps
Nearly half the city’s water is lost to leaks
By Seth Thorne
News | 2 March 2026
Striking UCT staff demand 7% increase
Vice-chancellor agrees to meet with unions within 48 hours
By Liezl Human
News | 26 February 2026
Fourth vigilante killing in Philippi since 12 January
A man suspected of burglary was set alight on Thursday morning
News | 26 February 2026
Popular Cape Town watersports site becomes a toxic health hazard
Zeekoevlei is used by schools and clubs for sailing and rowing but a toxic algal bloom has led to it being closed since December
News | 26 February 2026
Learners at this overcrowded school are being taught outside
“When the rain stops, we wipe our desks and continue with the lesson”
News | 26 February 2026
Budget 2026: Godongwana takes aim at badly-run municipalities
Finance Minister warns budgets will be cut if performance targets are not met
News | 25 February 2026
Budget 2026: Ten takeaways from Godongwana’s speech
Minister of Finance paints an optimistic picture
By Daniel Steyn
News | 25 February 2026
Budget 2026: Social grants to go up in April
Increases are slightly more than inflation
By Daniel Steyn
News | 25 February 2026
Budget 2026: civil society groups call for a R1,750-a-month social grant
“The government needs to tax the rich”
News | 24 February 2026