Protest at medical conference against Israeli speaker

Activists condemn Professor Didi Fabian’s presence at the Ophthalmological Society of South Africa’s Congress

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Brief | 14 February 2025

More than half of 2024 strikes were unprotected

The number of strikes has been stable over the past few years

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Brief | 14 February 2025

Deadline to replace SASSA Gold Cards extended to 20 March

This comes as thousands of beneficiaries have been queuing for hours outside service points across the country to get the new Black Card

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Brief | 14 February 2025

Learners miss days of school due to protests in rural KZN

Villagers of Odadeni and KwaQoloqolo have been protesting since Monday for water, among other demands.

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Brief | 14 February 2025

What to expect when you’re expecting during a climate crisis

Rising global temperatures pose a serious threat to health of pregnant women and babies, say Wits researchers

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News | 14 February 2025

Pensioners queue for hours to replace expiring SASSA cards

“If I don’t change my card there will be no income in my house,” says 84-year-old KZN pensioner

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News | 14 February 2025

Protesters angry that Gqeberha company is using workers from Durban

Ibhayi Workers Forum demonstrated outside Dormac in Markman industrial area

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Brief | 13 February 2025

No water from the City of Tshwane, so families turn to illegal suppliers

The 12,000 households in Azania informal settlement have no official supply of water

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News | 13 February 2025

Gugulethu’s filthy rat-infested canal

City says the road maintenance team only cleans the canal for stormwater purposes not to address illegal dumping

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Brief | 13 February 2025