Court challenge over secret political donations
My Vote Counts wants all political donations disclosed, no matter how small
Law | 17 February 2025
Major showdown in court over African Penguin’s future
Conservation groups challenge minister’s decision on no-fishing zones around penguin colonies
By John Yeld
News | 17 February 2025
Fraud flagged at the Compensation Fund
The Fund has been failing audits for 12 years and counting, Parliament told
News | 17 February 2025
Protest at medical conference against Israeli speaker
Activists condemn Professor Didi Fabian’s presence at the Ophthalmological Society of South Africa’s Congress
Brief | 14 February 2025
More than half of 2024 strikes were unprotected
The number of strikes has been stable over the past few years
By Liezl Human
Brief | 14 February 2025
Deadline to replace SASSA Gold Cards extended to 20 March
This comes as thousands of beneficiaries have been queuing for hours outside service points across the country to get the new Black Card
Brief | 14 February 2025
Learners miss days of school due to protests in rural KZN
Villagers of Odadeni and KwaQoloqolo have been protesting since Monday for water, among other demands.
Brief | 14 February 2025
What to expect when you’re expecting during a climate crisis
Rising global temperatures pose a serious threat to health of pregnant women and babies, say Wits researchers
News | 14 February 2025
Pensioners queue for hours to replace expiring SASSA cards
“If I don’t change my card there will be no income in my house,” says 84-year-old KZN pensioner
News | 14 February 2025