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Cathcart families left with full pit toilets for a year

Amathole District Municipality says it is in the process of appointing a service provider

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Brief | 12 November 2026

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Grade 3 learners at 115 schools average 23% in mathematics

National Education Collaboration Trust presented its findings on foundation phase literacy and numeracy

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Brief | 11 November 2026

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Durban commuters have to relieve themselves in buckets in a tent

Many public toilets have been closed for nearly 18 months

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Brief | 10 November 2026

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Xhosa book inspires young Middledrift learners

Nosipho Precious Gibe’s Ubomi Nguqulukubhode (Life has its ups and downs) teaches young people not to give up on their dreams

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Brief | 6 November 2026

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DA declares 60% majority in KZN municipality

“We said we would keep the chaos out … And that is exactly what we will do,” says uMngeni mayor Christopher Pappas

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Brief | 5 November 2026

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Toddler drowns in Cape Town drain

Activists call for safe places for children to play

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Brief | 3 November 2026

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Activists picket outside Cape Town Civic Centre

13 organisations raised numerous concerns, including housing and safety and the planned construction of data centres and the N2 wall

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Brief | 30 October 2026

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Health workers take insourcing demand to the CCMA

“We will picket until we all get employed permanently,” says NUPSAW organiser

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Brief | 28 October 2026

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Rhodes University launches probe into water after gastro outbreak

Over 100 students and staff have been treated for diarrhoea, stomach cramps and vomiting

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Brief | 28 October 2026