South Africa

Trump’s sudden suspension of foreign aid puts millions of lives in Africa at risk

Imprecise executive order leaves health providers dependent on PEPFAR funding unsure if or when money will arrive

Concern about City’s plan for Woodstock Hospital

Public comment period on proposed sale closes on 31 January

New school for blind learners delayed

The school is one of only six in Limpopo catering to visually impaired and blind learners

SASSA is making progress against fraud, our study shows

But there are likely many fraudulent grant applications made years ago that still receive money

Judge Mbenenge denies sending a picture of his private parts to his secretary

Secretary lied under oath, judge’s advocate claims

Quick explainer: Inflation and how it affects you

City to decide on objections to six-storey Bo-Kaap hotel

Residents are opposed to the development overshadowing the oldest mosque in the country

Gift of the Givers steps in to help Komani with water crisis

Water in Bonkolo Dam is below abstraction level

Another school year starts with 90 learners to a classroom in Limpopo

Renaissance and Musina High grade 8 classes are bursting due to inaction by government

SASSA to suspend SRD grants where fraud is suspected

But the electronic system which allows beneficiaries to prove their identities has also been suspended

Judge’s secretary flirted back, argues lawyer

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal hearing a complaint of sexual harassment against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge heard cross examination on Tuesday

Single mom has to walk 5km to buy drinking water

The only water tank in this Tshwane informal settlement has been stolen

Clanwilliam dam project has limped along and is now ten years behind schedule

Originally it was supposed to be completed in 2018. The cost has also more than doubled.

Over a hundred disabled and elderly people queue outside SASSA in Khayelitsha

Monday was the first day for disability grant applicants to make medical bookings

“Horny” judge asked secretary for sex, Judicial Conduct Tribunal hears

The hearing of a complaint of sexual harassment against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge has entered its second week

Cape Town not immune to Los Angeles type fire disaster

The city has better preventative measures but is far less resourced than Los Angeles