The real cost of Johannesburg’s water
Families living alongside the huge Thukela-Vaal Transfer Scheme get no water
By Sean Christie and Tladi Moloi
News | 5 November 2025
Judge interdicts Operation Dudula
Human dignity has no nationality, says Judge Adams
Law | 4 November 2025
EPWP workers march for permanent jobs and better pay
Pay is too little to survive on, workers say
Brief | 4 November 2025
In photos: Joburg protesters call for end to water crisis
Millions of people in the city face daily water interruptions, dry taps, and inadequate sanitation, say picketers
Photo Essay | 3 November 2025
Soccer field offers hope to Johannesburg’s children
Field of Dreams project aims to counter the neglect of the city’s public parks
News | 3 November 2025
Child drowned at construction site abandoned by City of Ekurhuleni
Department of Environmental Affairs says it may refer the matter for criminal prosecution
Brief | 31 October 2025
Tshwane Municipality fails to improve living conditions at Mamelodi Hostel
Three years ago the City promised to restore electricity and erect a fence. Nothing has been done and the place is deteriorating
Brief | 29 October 2025
Public Protector to probe promotion of CCMA official who tampered with case management system
An investigation had previously found Nonzame Jaxa guilty of altering records to boost the office’s statistics
News | 29 October 2025
How Johannesburg residents are protecting their power lines
“Secure infrastructure should be covered by our rates. We’d much rather spend the extra money on beautifying our local park.”
Text by Zanele Mji. Photos by Ihsaan Haffejee.
Feature | 28 October 2025