Brief

One in four South Africans don’t have enough food. Activists call for action

Union Against Hunger shines light on the right to food

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Brief | 29 May 2025

Union members march in Durban, demanding permanent jobs

Workers also want uniforms and overtime pay

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Brief | 29 May 2025

Disabled man sleeps outside municipal office demanding road be fixed

He says the road to his house is not wheelchair friendly

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Brief | 29 May 2025

Goldrush-backed consortium announced as next lottery operator

Announcement comes after months of litigation by another bidder

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Brief | 28 May 2025

Mayor gives green light to controversial Bo-Kaap hotel

“Consensus” reached after exhaustive engagement process, says Geordin Hill-Lewis

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Brief | 28 May 2025

210,000 social grant beneficiaries flagged for not disclosing income

They will not receive payments until they verify their income with SASSA

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Brief | 28 May 2025

Chris Hani mayor sues SANCO leader for defamation

Lusanda Sizani says statements made during a protest were “unreasonable”

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Brief | 28 May 2025

Pensioner gets her house after government admits mistake

Free State housing department’s database incorrectly showed Maleroele Molato had received a house 15 years ago

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Brief | 28 May 2025

Africa Day march calls for an end to tyranny

Activists condemn dictatorships, xenophobia and genocide

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Brief | 26 May 2025

Limpopo residents have to use social grants to buy water

Ward 6 in Springs under the Molemole Municipality has not had running water for over ten years

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Brief | 23 May 2025

Villagers throw rubbish in rivers as municipality battles waste crisis

With no refuse removal services, illegal dumping is commonplace

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Brief | 22 May 2025

Picket for jobs at Eskom offices in Joburg

Protesters from Mpumalanga demand local recruitment at power stations

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Brief | 22 May 2025

Protesters shut down Eastern Cape town, ask President Ramaphosa for help

Ngcobo residents say local and provincial authorities are not dealing with their complaints

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Brief | 20 May 2025

Cape Town highway blocked over access to water and toilets

People living along the N2 near Mfuleni want the City to include them in its budget

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Brief | 19 May 2025

Two people die during Soweto hostel protest

Anger over the dilapidated hostel has been simmering for years

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Brief | 19 May 2025

Pride marchers celebrate progress in townships

But they call on justice system to do better, starting with the police

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Brief | 19 May 2025