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

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Brief | 21 July 2025

Lesotho claims there are illegal military training camps on SA farms

Security chiefs say youths are lured by Malata Naha group to fight for return of territories to Lesotho, but an opposition politician claims it’s a ruse

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News | 21 July 2025

St George’s Cathedral hosts sold-out fundraiser for Gaza

Songs for Freedom concert raised more than R260,000

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Brief | 21 July 2025

Pensioners on the move for Mandela Day

“We are ageing, yes. But we’re not done living.”

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Brief | 21 July 2025

After US funding cuts, Mozambican children died: Who bears responsibility?

Both the US and Mozambican governments have failed

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Analysis | 21 July 2025

Debate: Will the Employment Equity Act transform companies or slow growth?

DA’s Michael Bagraim debates Just Share’s Kwanele Ngogela

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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.

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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

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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

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News | 18 July 2025