Foster-care bill will bring relief to thousands
Long-awaited, it is expected to be passed next week
By James Stent
News | 7 October 2020
City technicians accused of demanding R1,000 bribe to reconnect electricity
Ekurhuleni says no formal complaints have been lodged and encourages residents to come forward
News | 7 October 2020
Our obsession with mega projects is not good for South Africa
The R30 billion “new city” near Pretoria raises red flags
By Adi Kumar
Opinion | 7 October 2020
Child carers plead for help from Social Development
Many in Port Elizabeth have not recieved a salary since March
Brief | 7 October 2020
Draft bill will not solve police brutality
Killing of “mentally unstable” Tshepiso Adoons highlights failings
By David Bruce
Analysis | 7 October 2020
Top SA environmental research centre faces funding crisis
National Research Foundation is cutting back money for South Africa’s Centres of Excellence
By Sarah Wild
News | 7 October 2020
Sappi workers strike over 9% wage hike
The company has offerred unions a 3% pay hike among other concessions
Brief | 6 October 2020
Noordhoek wetland road gets green light
Environment MEC dismisses appeals against first phase of Houmoed Avenue extension
By John Yeld
News | 6 October 2020
Rain brings no end to Makhanda water crisis
Dilapidated infrastructure to blame for water cuts
News | 6 October 2020