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New plant discovered in Stellenbosch
“Miracle” iris emerges after decades under a pine plantation
By John Yeld
News | 4 March 2025
Lottery secretary resigns after pocketing R6-million while on suspension
Nompumelelo Nene, suspended two years ago, faced 145 disciplinary charges
News | 4 March 2025
US funding cut ends vital HIV programme for orphans
In some parts of the country HIV testing was dependent on US money, so testing has just stopped
News | 3 March 2025
Durban residents threaten to stop paying rates
More than half of eThekwini municipality’s water revenue is lost to leaks, theft and unbilled consumption
News | 3 March 2025
Forestry Department awarded R140-million tender to dodgy security company
Investigation finds the company submitted a fraudulent document in its bid but got the contract
By Joseph Bracken and Raymond Joseph
News | 3 March 2025
Court blocks former Lottery official from receiving money after sale of his luxury home
The house and other properties he owns were paid for with lottery money
News | 28 February 2025
Mixed reactions to affordable housing development on Mowbray Golf Course
Some Cape Town residents want the golf course to remain as it is
News | 28 February 2025
Philippi families demand electricity
But in order for electricity infrastructure to be installed, the City of Cape Town says, some families must move
By Mary-Anne Gontsana and Sandiso Phaliso
News | 27 February 2025
Concourt judgment on Tafelberg could change future of social housing
Two weeks before the hearing, Western Cape Government announced the Sea Point property will include affordable housing
By Daniel Steyn and Matthew Hirsch
News | 27 February 2025