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How SA’s Lesotho water project costs ballooned by R45-billion

The second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project has seen costs escalate from R8-billion in 2008 to R53-billion today, with delays pushing completion from 2019 to 2028

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News | 13 August 2025

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College tries to evict 27 families to make way for students

At a protest Ekurhuleni West students demanded the eviction of the families in “24 hours”

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News | 13 August 2025

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Parliament sued for letting corrupt MPs off the hook

#UniteBehind argues that changes to Parliament’s code of conduct allow MPs implicated in state capture to evade accountability

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News | 12 August 2025

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Outcry over cuts to Cape Town’s Dial-a-Ride service

From 8 September the service will only be available for wheelchair users and people with severe walking impairments

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News | 12 August 2025

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Iconic Joburg library reopens after years

But the City still has a list of public libraries that remain closed

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News | 12 August 2025

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Lesotho power utility under scrutiny for irregular purchase of R1.2-million cable from SA

Lesotho parliamentary committee uncovered serious irregularities during a surprise visit to a Qwaqwa-based company

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News | 11 August 2025

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Cape Union Mart and pro-Palestine activists gear up for court battle

Company owner Philip Krawitz denies funding Israel’s army

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News | 8 August 2025

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Auditor-General investigates sewage flowing into Kruger National Park

But a separate investigation by the Blue Scorpions appears to have stalled

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News | 8 August 2025

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Small news companies pin their hopes on new Google fund. But already there’s controversy

Large chunk of R114-million fund to go to administrators

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News | 7 August 2025

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Nelson Mandela Bay’s failed multi-billion-rand bus service

Millions spent on refurbishments, but only six buses are running

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News | 7 August 2025

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Lesotho workers condemn denial of healthcare to Basotho in South Africa

Lesotho cabinet ministers to engage with SA counterparts over the issue

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News | 7 August 2025

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Model prisoner sues minister for contempt of court after 22 years behind bars without parole

Tebogo Modise was recommended for parole in 2019 but remains in prison despite a court order demanding reasons for his continued incarceration

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News | 6 August 2025

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Transgender prisoners challenge prison authorities

Correctional Services has developed a standard operating procedure for transgender prisoners, but rights organisations are concerned about implementation

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News | 6 August 2025

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Corruption fight put at “risk” by moving Special Tribunal

Move from Joburg to Pretoria “worrying” and a “blow to its effectiveness”

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News | 5 August 2025

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Carletonville left in the dark for more than a month

Small businesses and residents are suffering after prolonged power cuts

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News | 4 August 2025

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Protesters call for UK and UAE to take action on Gaza

This follows calls for a global day of action to demand immediate relief for Gaza

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News | 1 August 2025