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Increase tax on sugary drinks to fund an increase in social grants, say activists
Higher sugar tax would also save on health care
News | 21 February 2024
One year and counting: The Supreme Court of Appeal has still not handed down judgment in the vital Tafelberg case
Court says judgment should be delivered within three weeks
News | 20 February 2024
Man who was assaulted by police dies three months later
Ugochukwu Emmanuel Nnoli’s family suspect the assault played a role in his death
News | 20 February 2024
#UniteBehind’s seven-year push for accountability at PRASA
The activist group is fighting legal battles to bring those responsible for the collapse of railway services to book
By Lucas Nowicki and Marecia Damons
News | 20 February 2024
President gives go-ahead to dig into corruption at PRASA
But it’s four years late, says activist
News | 19 February 2024
More than a decade later, Carolina’s filthy water still puts residents’ health at risk
A 2012 court judgment ordered the municipality to provide clean water. It has still not complied
By Masoka Dube
News | 19 February 2024
Worst of hiring freeze over, Western Cape health department assures health workers
Budget has been brought back under control, says Dr Keith Cloete
By Daniel Steyn
News | 16 February 2024
“Criminal syndicate” was run inside the Lottery says SIU
Three-year investigation has revealed collusion between Lottery officials, former board members, lawyers and non-profit organisations
News | 16 February 2024
Failing sewage plants continue to pollute False Bay
Most of Cape Town’s sewage treatment works are failing, including the city’s largest one which releases effluent straight into the sea
News | 16 February 2024