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Protesters from Marikana picket for jobs at Samancor in Joburg

They argue that jobs and training will “restore dignity, stability, and growth in our communities”.

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Brief | 15 April 2026

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This granny lives in a shack right next to her unfinished RDP house

Nine people live in one room

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Brief | 15 April 2026

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Human Rights Commission calls for submissions on Gauteng water crisis

The public has until 30 April to make submissions. Hearings are planned for May.

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Brief | 15 April 2026

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Dipuo Peters pays R190k to stop sheriff from taking her car

#UniteBehind says the amount Peters paid is “small compared” to her state capture “crimes”

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Brief | 14 April 2026

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Government services continuing despite Mthatha fire, says Mabuyane

Province claims that property deeds, which were stored in the building, were digitised before the fire

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Brief | 13 April 2026

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Picket in Cape Town against US war on Iran

Protesters called for an end to an “illegal, unprovoked” war

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Brief | 10 April 2026

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Marchers in Buffalo City demand closure of nightclub

Protest follows anti-immigrant march last week

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Brief | 8 April 2026

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Taxis block streets to demand repairs to potholed roads

Morning traffic on routes to Jansenville, Addo, Kariega, Gqeberha and Kliplaat brought to a standstill

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Brief | 8 April 2026

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Nigel families waiting 30 years for promised RDP homes

About 100 households still live in shacks in Alra Park while their neighbours on either side live in completed RDP houses

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Brief | 2 April 2026