Local government
Iconic Joburg library reopens after years
But the City still has a list of public libraries that remain closed
News | 12 August 2025
Explainer: Cape Town’s “pro-poor” budget and its legal challenge
Large commercial property owners take aim at the City’s revenue plan
Explainer | 11 August 2025
Philippi library closed indefinitely
The Brown’s Farm library was closed after it was vandalised and looted in August 2023 during a taxi strike
Brief | 11 August 2025
Auditor-General investigates sewage flowing into Kruger National Park
But a separate investigation by the Blue Scorpions appears to have stalled
News | 8 August 2025
Carletonville left in the dark for more than a month
Small businesses and residents are suffering after prolonged power cuts
News | 4 August 2025
Repairs to crumbling clinic delayed
A R9-million tender was awarded to a contractor last year to renovate Haytor clinic
News | 1 August 2025
Millions were spent to relocate these families, but they still live in squalor
Gauteng Department of Human Settlements spent R78-million on plans that never materialised
News | 30 July 2025
Blue Downs residents clash with police
Two men have been arrested for public violence
Brief | 29 July 2025
Makhanda: The collapse of an iconic South African city
Roads, water supply, electricity supply and finances are in disarray
Feature | 29 July 2025