“Secure infrastructure should be covered by our rates. We’d much rather spend the extra money on beautifying our local park.”
Text by Zanele Mji. Photos by Ihsaan Haffejee.
Feature | 28 October 2025
“I have learned in my life to take responsibility for the needs of my family. If you wait for help, you can wait too long.”
By Sean Christie and Tladi Moloi
Feature | 27 October 2025
Social media posts have triggered a rush of gold diggers
By Charles Mafa, James Beluchi and Caleb Likomeno
Feature | 20 October 2025
It’s often unclear who owns land in traditional communities — the individual or the traditional authority
By Maanda Bele
Feature | 16 October 2025
uMzinyathi District Municipality in northern KwaZulu-Natal is failing to supply water
By Joseph Bracken and Bongane Motaung
Feature | 6 October 2025
Insurance companies insist they have proof that pensioners agreed, but questions remain about how this was done
By Thembi Siaga, Anton van Zyl and Raymond Joseph
Feature | 2 October 2025
“There is a new mining order that is coming. Embrace it, but what is illegal, do not tolerate it,” says minister
By Charles Mafa and Beverly Subeti
Feature | 8 September 2025
More than R200-million blown on mismanaged tourist attractions while beaches are polluted by sewage
Feature | 1 September 2025
Maximum fine of R200 hasn’t been updated since 1967
Feature | 22 August 2025
Police rescued 38 children from Sensele Mine in July
By Charles Mafa and Beverly Subeti
Feature | 18 August 2025
About R1-billion in replacement funds expected imminently, but more may be approved
Feature | 14 August 2025
NPA and SAPS have failed to explain why two cases were enrolled related to the same crime
Feature | 13 August 2025
People who fought for miners with TB or silicosis to be compensated have raised the alarm, but mining companies defend the process
Feature | 4 August 2025
Roads, water supply, electricity supply and finances are in disarray
Feature | 29 July 2025
Subcontractor removed R12-million worth of white rock from private land
Feature | 24 July 2025
The City of Cape Town has promised 12,000 affordable homes
By Daniel Steyn and Matthew Hirsch
Feature | 7 July 2025