Mayor temporarily suspends new electricity surcharge after violent Thembisa protest
Residents in Ekurhuleni blocked roads with large rocks and burning tyres on Monday against recent electricity price hikes
Brief | 21 July 2025
St George’s Cathedral hosts sold-out fundraiser for Gaza
Songs for Freedom concert raised more than R260,000
Brief | 21 July 2025
Pensioners on the move for Mandela Day
“We are ageing, yes. But we’re not done living.”
By Thembi Siaga
Brief | 21 July 2025
Debate: Will the Employment Equity Act transform companies or slow growth?
DA’s Michael Bagraim debates Just Share’s Kwanele Ngogela
Debate | 21 July 2025
Limpopo villagers say Bokoni mine has disrupted their lives
Monametse residents blame the mine for cutting them off from access to river water, grazing land and plants essential for traditional ceremonies.
News | 20 July 2025
People have to relieve themselves in open fields in this Eastern Cape town
Centane does not have enough working public toilets
News | 19 July 2025
Judge Mushtak Parker found guilty of gross misconduct and dishonesty
Parker was dishonest about his allegation that he was assaulted by John Hlophe
News | 18 July 2025
Mystery of R3-million in Lottery funds paid to Athletics South Africa
ASA says it was unaware of the payment
News | 18 July 2025
Restoring dignity with free hair cuts
Haven Night Shelter’s Dignity Project offers haircuts, meals and social services
Text by Nonku Mncube. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Brief | 18 July 2025