Claremont could be Johannesburg Water’s big blind spot

Suburb is among several expecting a very dry Christmas

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News | 19 December 2025

The youth leader, his ex-wife and the frozen Lottery money

The Special Tribunal has frozen R2.7-million of proceeds from the sale of a house that Alfred Sigudhla and Patience Chauke owned. The house was bought with funds meant for community development.

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Brief | 18 December 2025

After years of sewage flooding their land, Joburg residents start rates revolt

Collapsing sewer line in Carlswald Valley has soaked properties with sewage for 20 years

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News | 17 December 2025

Former Lottery chair challenges Ramaphosa’s investigation

Alfred Nevhutanda, who used Lottery money meant for good causes to buy houses for himself, argues that the Lottery does not deal with public money

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Law | 15 December 2025

Clinic staff are extorting immigrants to access life-saving medicines

Immigrants say they are being charged for ARVs, chronic medication and baby immunisations at some Gauteng clinics

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News | 10 December 2025

In Photos: Young Joburg ballerinas dazzle audiences

Dancers from Soweto, Alexandra and Braamfontein perform in ballet school’s year-end showcase

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Photo Essay | 9 December 2025

Tshwane residents get eviction notices for Christmas

Many people living in municipal building say they cannot afford rent elsewhere and fear they will end up on the streets

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News | 8 December 2025

In photos: Artist brings Joburg nature reserve back to life

The Wilds, once forgotten and crime-ridden, has been transformed

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Photo Essay | 8 December 2025

“Wrest control of the clinics from the hands of the vigilantes” judge tells state

Xenophobia is one of the greatest threats to democracy and human rights, says Judge Stuart Wilson

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Law | 4 December 2025

Jozi FM chair arrested over missing lottery millions

Rapitse Montsho is accused of theft and fraud in connection with lottery grants totalling R34.8-million

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Brief | 3 December 2025

Waste reclaimers demand plan as Joburg’s landfills fill up

They also want to be included in the City’s solutions. But there are obstacles.

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News | 2 December 2025

Head of Special Tribunal quits after one year

Judge Margaret Victor’s resignation is effective end of November, yet a replacement has not been named

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Brief | 28 November 2025

State must stop xenophobic vigilantism at clinics, court told

Médecins Sans Frontières, Treatment Action Campaign and Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia launched an application in the South Gauteng High Court

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Law | 26 November 2025

Stadium in Ekurhuleni unused for seven years

Alra Park’s swimming pool is not operational either

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Brief | 26 November 2025

Operation Dudula blocks access to clinics, violating court order

Witness testimony plus a visit by GroundUp to clinics confirms this. Clinic security guards are also blocking access to immigrants.

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Feature | 24 November 2025

Orange Farm’s crime fighting patrollers

Community members have lauded efforts by the crime patrollers to make their streets safer, with over 400 people already part of the initiative

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News | 24 November 2025