Families return home after fleeing zama zama violence

Hundreds of people spent two weeks in a community hall in Randfontein after armed gangs terrorised the informal settlement of Sporong

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News | 27 January 2026

250 learners share three pit toilets at this Eastern Cape school

Fama Primary School in Flagstaff is falling apart

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Brief | 27 January 2026

Two more years of sewage stink for Polokwane families

Upgrades to the wastewater treatment works delayed until 2028/29 after contractors fired for poor performance

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Brief | 27 January 2026

Teenager in court for murder of nine people

At least two other suspects in Philippi mass shooting still at large

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Brief | 26 January 2026

Three accused of stealing from Lesotho organisation for the blind

Trio appeared in court on Friday

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Brief | 26 January 2026

Cape Town backtracks on closing pools during week

The City says it’s piloting new operating days to now run from Wednesdays to Sundays until April

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News | 26 January 2026

Why is UCT’s Jagger Library still boarded up?

Future of the building, gutted by fire almost five years ago, is still being discussed

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News | 26 January 2026

SRD grant increase is “simply unaffordable” says Treasury

Government appeals ruling that R370 grant regulations are unconstitutional and unlawful

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News | 26 January 2026

Living in limbo: eight years later families are still in community hall

City says it has “identified possible relocation areas” but gives no timeline

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Brief | 26 January 2026