How SA’s Lesotho water project costs ballooned by R45-billion

The second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project has seen costs escalate from R8-billion in 2008 to R53-billion today, with delays pushing completion from 2019 to 2028

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News | 13 August 2025

No funds to help fire victims, says municipality

Thirteen families, who have been living in a community hall in Butterworth for a month, have been ordered to leave

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Brief | 13 August 2025

College tries to evict 27 families to make way for students

At a protest Ekurhuleni West students demanded the eviction of the families in “24 hours”

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News | 13 August 2025

One murder, two court cases: chaos at Cape Town court

NPA and SAPS have failed to explain why two cases were enrolled related to the same crime

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Feature | 13 August 2025

Parliament sued for letting corrupt MPs off the hook

#UniteBehind argues that changes to Parliament’s code of conduct allow MPs implicated in state capture to evade accountability

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News | 12 August 2025

Outcry over cuts to Cape Town’s Dial-a-Ride service

From 8 September the service will only be available for wheelchair users and people with severe walking impairments

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News | 12 August 2025

Karoo Donkey Sanctuary finds a new home

A 500-hectare farm has been purchased

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Brief | 12 August 2025

Gqeberha truck drivers on strike for higher wages

Most drivers employed by the Kalahari AutoForce in Markman say they get paid about R16,400 but they want R20,060 per month

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Brief | 12 August 2025

Minister Tau breaks silence on lottery licence award

Court challenges by rejected bidders have compelled him to explain his decisions

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Law | 12 August 2025

Iconic Joburg library reopens after years

But the City still has a list of public libraries that remain closed

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News | 12 August 2025

Lesotho power utility under scrutiny for irregular purchase of R1.2-million cable from SA

Lesotho parliamentary committee uncovered serious irregularities during a surprise visit to a Qwaqwa-based company

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News | 11 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

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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

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Brief | 11 August 2025

Crèches battle complicated registration process

More than half of Cape Town’s Early Childhood Development centres are unregistered

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Brief | 11 August 2025

Protest outside US Consulate in Cape Town as Israel moves to take over Gaza City

Activists call for America to stop supporting Israel’s war in Gaza

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Brief | 8 August 2025

Former rail line occupiers demand electricity

Protesters blocked the R300 in Cape Town on Thursday

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Brief | 8 August 2025