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Promise Mabilo’s child has asthma. She is fighting for cleaner air in Mpumalanga
“Living in Emalahleni is like living in a closed bottle. It’s difficult to breathe.”
News | 22 November 2024
Homeless conference hears harrowing stories of street life
The 8th National Homeless Conversation was held in Durban this week
By Greg Arde
News | 22 November 2024
Ministry confirms no restriction on amount of sewage Cape Town may pump out to sea
Clarity given after City’s claim that it is still limited by historic licence conditions
News | 21 November 2024
Unemployed Tembisa men step in to clean filthy chemical toilets
Payment dispute between City of Ekhurhuleni and cleaning contractors has left several communities with dirty, smelly toilets
News | 20 November 2024
Targeting immigrant spaza shops is unconstitutional, warns activist
The focus should instead be on holding government accountable for ensuring food safety at all stores
By Tladi Moloi
News | 20 November 2024
Activists welcome Treasury’s proposed minimum alcohol price
National Treasury has proposed tax increases to reduce harmful drinking
By Daniel Steyn
News | 19 November 2024
Court intervenes in Gauteng government’s funding blunders
Dozens of organisations have not been paid by the provincial social development department
By Daniel Steyn
News | 18 November 2024
Cape Town may pump as much sewage into the sea as it likes
Environment minister has lifted quantity restrictions on the city’s three marine outfalls
News | 18 November 2024
Eastern Cape mayor and speaker under investigation for fraud
They are accused of misusing the Sakhisizwe Local Municipality’s fuel card
News | 18 November 2024