Feature
Sharpeville forgotten by government
Memorials honouring the victims of the 1960 massacre are falling into ruin, but local activists are stepping up to improve the township
By Seth Thorne
Feature | 21 March 2026
Cederberg municipality battles to keep up with sprawling informal settlements
Almost one in five residents of Clanwilliam and Citrusdal live in informal settlements with limited access to water, sanitation, and refuse removal
By Liezl Human
Feature | 20 March 2026
Arts festival inspires Mpumalanga towns
My Body My Space arts festival provides a much-needed injection of money and opportunities for residents of Emakhazeni Local Municipality
Feature | 17 March 2026
Pollution is killing Gauteng’s fresh water sources
Failing sewage systems, rapid urbanisation and industrial pollution have turned Gauteng’s rivers into an environmental and public health problem
By Seth Thorne
Feature | 10 March 2026
William Sadiki fought in World War II. But he couldn’t afford to go to last week’s R172-million military parade
107-year-old Native Military Corps veteran couldn’t attend Armed Forces Day in Thohoyandou
By Anton van Zyl and Maanda Bele
Feature | 27 February 2026
This might be the worst Master’s Office in the country
Lawyers says backlogs in Mbombela have created an “unacceptable” situation with people waiting lengthy periods for routine matters to be finalised
By Justin Brown
Feature | 24 February 2026
Johannesburg Master’s Office: allegations of corruption and incompetence
“If you don’t pay the cooldrink money, your things are not going to get done”
By Justin Brown
Feature | 17 February 2026
Langeberg water restrictions caused by lack of planning
Summer water restrictions in Robertson and surrounding towns are not due to a lack of water
Feature | 17 February 2026
Lesotho’s failed multi-million rand high-altitude sports centre
The decaying Rapokolana facility was built in 2005 but has never been fully operational. It is a missed opportunity for athletes from South Africa and Lesotho.
Feature | 29 January 2026