“I can run, I feel free”: How government-funded hormones changed Lilita Singata’s life

Gender-affirming healthcare can be life-saving, but access is limited

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News | 13 November 2025

Women in informal settlements are often silenced

They are systematically excluded from participating in local political life

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Opinion | 13 November 2025

Government slammed for failed farm ownership plans

Parliament asked to investigate worker equity schemes

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Parliament | 13 November 2025

Ten takeaways from today’s budget speech

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says he’s optimistic about the future

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Explainer | 12 November 2025

Lesotho community left in ruins by highway project

The road, built by a Chinese company, has improved access to Qacha’s Nek but also caused damage and displacement

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News | 12 November 2025

Promises, promises but still no school

Willowvale families have been waiting for their new school since 2018

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News | 12 November 2025

In photos: Homeless shelter’s dance show ends with a standing ovation

The Haven’s Dignity in Motion showcases ballroom dancing by people living at its shelters

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Photo Essay | 12 November 2025

Workers shut down Cape Town construction project over unpaid wages

Security guards have been protesting outside a project to build pavements in Illitha Park, Khayelitsha since Monday

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Brief | 12 November 2025

Lesotho sheds textile jobs amidst US trade uncertainty

Hippo Knitting has laid off 295 workers and plans to retrench another 420 in January

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News | 11 November 2025

Transgender prisoner wins right to hormone therapy

The court found the Department of Correctional Services had violated her rights by refusing hormonal treatment as “cosmetic medication”

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Law | 11 November 2025

Parliament to consider impeaching Judge Nana Makhubele

Makhubele was found guilty of gross misconduct by the Judicial Service Commission

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Brief | 11 November 2025

Open air cinema brings joy to Manenberg’s children

Manenberg has become synonymous with gang violence and crime but residents want to change this, one movie night at a time

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Brief | 11 November 2025

Storm-damaged schools still not repaired after four years

KwaZulu-Natal government says a contractor started work last week, but we saw no evidence of this when we visited the schools on Monday

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Brief | 11 November 2025

Unknown judge in unknown court gags Open Secrets from saying …

This appears to be the most draconian prepublication interdict we have come across

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News | 10 November 2025

In photos: Soweto Fashion Week shows work of young designers

This year’s runway designs gave spectators a glimpse into some of the country’s creative and emerging fashion trends

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Photo Essay | 10 November 2025

Families living in temporary housing for 13 years accuse eThekwini of neglecting them

They were moved to make way for a housing project that is yet to be built

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Brief | 10 November 2025