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Why Gauteng residents go without water: SAHRC report
Neglected maintenance and ageing infrastructure blamed for constitutional rights violations
By Seth Thorne
News | 2 November 2026
Hikers raise money for women’s shelter
Annual “Steps for Saartjie” campaign brings together hikers and survivors of violence
By Alice Scott and Laney Van Wyk
News | 2 November 2026
Joburg residents protest as water supply is throttled
The city’s water systems are under severe strain
Text by Seth Thorne. Photos by Ihsaan Haffejee.
News | 31 October 2026
SASSA’s Umlazi office declared unsafe, shuts down
Hundreds of beneficiaries now forced to find their way to alternative offices
By Tsoanelo Sefoloko and Joseph Bracken
News | 30 October 2026
Government’s new anti-misinformation chatbot generates misinformation
RSA Facts falsely claimed the SRD grant would increase. But it did say the ANC government is corrupt.
By Joel Cedras
News | 30 October 2026
UCT food bank offers science students peace of mind
Funded by donations, Student Outreach and Support has helped more than 70 students in two years
By Alice Scott
News | 30 October 2026
Seven years and R44-million later – Nigel’s water reservoir remains unfinished
“They expect us to vote in the coming elections, yet we do not have water” says Alra Park resident
News | 29 October 2026
Bad audit opinion for Gauteng Department of Social Development
Irregular expenditure and insufficient controls are a persistent problem
By Seth Thorne
News | 29 October 2026
Activists concerned that Cape Town’s “affordable” housing will not be affordable
Applicants in the Tafelberg case say private-sector “affordable” housing is no substitute for social housing
News | 29 October 2026