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Lesotho declares unemployment a national disaster

The declaration will remain in effect for two years

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Treasury hands HIV response a lifeline, but it’s probably too little

UNAIDS says US funding cuts put decades of progress against HIV in jeopardy

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News | 10 July 2025

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Judge Mbenenge inquiry: Evidence leader accused of “malicious” cross-examination

Judicial Conduct Tribunal has adjourned for parties to submit written arguments before final deliberations

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“A grave would be better than my shack”, says Kariega resident

Shack dwellers still don’t have houses after years of promises

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Faith leaders call on Minister Dion George to back plan to reduce plastic production

African environment ministers meet in Kenya next week

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Opinion | 10 July 2025

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Mbenenge inquiry: “I was led on”, says Judge President

“The issue is whether my advances were wanted or unwanted”

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News | 10 July 2025

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Two boys drown at abandoned sewer project

Oxidation ponds in Centane, Eastern Cape, were abandoned 25 years ago after objections by the traditional authority and local residents

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Brief | 9 July 2025

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Minister of Social Development promises probe into disability grant applications

Hundreds attend meeting in Khayelitsha

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Affordable housing without state subsidies – City of Cape Town says it will work

City plans to sell land to private developers at a discount

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Judge Mbenenge inquiry: I wanted a romantic relationship

His persistence was not harassment, insists judge

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News | 9 July 2025

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Still no homes for families moved during pandemic

Gqeberha temporary accommodation leaky and cold

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Brief | 9 July 2025

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Government to help Khayelitsha flood victims rebuild their homes

More than 100 people have been living at the Fulani Community Hall in Khayelitsha since last week

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Brief | 9 July 2025

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200 shacks destroyed as fire rips through Isiphingo informal settlement

More than 300 people displaced, says eThekwini municipality

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Brief | 8 July 2025

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Court finds Cape Town lawyer guilty of slashing neighbour’s tyres

But magistrate did not rule on whether it was racially motivated

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News | 8 July 2025

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Soweto hiking trail reveals township’s hidden treasures

Resident Masike Lebele has created a unique tourist experience with trails through wetlands, streams and mine dumps

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Photo Essay | 8 July 2025

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Judge Mbenenge inquiry: “It’s a campaign to shame me”

Eastern Cape Judge President denies sexual harassment allegations

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