Brief

Zimbabwe and Lesotho permits extended to May 2027

Helen Suzman Foundation urges Home Affairs minister to fast-track talks with the public over the future of the permits

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Brief | 9 October 2025

Palestine flotilla activists arrive home to hero’s welcome

The six South African activists, including Mandla Mandela, were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza

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Brief | 8 October 2025

Health workers applaud medical association’s decision to cut ties with Israel

SAMA calls for the Israeli Medical Association to condemn the blockade of essential medical supplies, among other demands

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Brief | 8 October 2025

Thousands celebrate Abahlali baseMjondolo’s 20th anniversary in Durban

Shack dwellers’ movement was founded in 2005

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Brief | 6 October 2025

Health workers picket for flotilla to be protected

They also call for the Israeli Medical Association to be suspended from the World Medical Association

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Brief | 2 October 2025

Somerset West taxi shutdown may be extended, says MEC

Taxi drivers feel the pinch as routes between Khayelitsha, Mfuleni and Somerset West have been closed for two weeks

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Brief | 1 October 2025

Court dismisses bid to stop retrenchment of SA Breweries workers

Union accuses SAB of “turning decent jobs into cheap labour”

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Brief | 1 October 2025

After years on waiting list, man builds house on sports field

In Dunoon, Cape Town, no government housing projects have been completed since 2000

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Brief | 1 October 2025

Protest against fossil fuels at African Energy Week

“This is not the right way for Africa to go”

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Brief | 30 September 2025

Human Rights Commissioner dodges overflowing sewage in Cape Town

The City of Cape Town says it plans to upgrade the sewage pipes in Bloekombos in July

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Brief | 30 September 2025

These Durban residents will have to wait another seven years for running water

Residents of Tafelkop rely on streams and expensive water trucks

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Brief | 29 September 2025

AGOA likely to be renewed for one year, says Lesotho trade minister

African Growth and Opportunity Act has previously been renewed for a decade at a time

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Brief | 26 September 2025

Trump’s tariffs could cost Lesotho 30,000 jobs, the IMF warns

Garment exports make up 80% of the country’s exports to the United States

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Brief | 26 September 2025

Keeping the memory of Constantia’s forced removals alive

Heritage Walk by Jaftha family Flower Farm honours displaced families

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Brief | 25 September 2025

Municipal strike called off in Buffalo City

SAMWU members went on strike for a week over outsourcing

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Brief | 23 September 2025