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President gives go-ahead to dig into corruption at PRASA
But it’s four years late, says activist
News | 19 February 2024
More than a decade later, Carolina’s filthy water still puts residents’ health at risk
A 2012 court judgment ordered the municipality to provide clean water. It has still not complied
By Masoka Dube
News | 19 February 2024
Worst of hiring freeze over, Western Cape health department assures health workers
Budget has been brought back under control, says Dr Keith Cloete
By Daniel Steyn
News | 16 February 2024
“Criminal syndicate” was run inside the Lottery says SIU
Three-year investigation has revealed collusion between Lottery officials, former board members, lawyers and non-profit organisations
News | 16 February 2024
Failing sewage plants continue to pollute False Bay
Most of Cape Town’s sewage treatment works are failing, including the city’s largest one which releases effluent straight into the sea
News | 16 February 2024
Kenny Kunene targets primary school over claimed plans for Shona lessons
Using xenophobia to campaign is against the Electoral Code of Conduct, say activists
News | 15 February 2024
Old Age Grant is not enough to cover care needs, researchers find
Pensioners often carry households at the expense of their own needs
By Daniel Steyn
News | 15 February 2024
NSFAS has a horrible day in Parliament
Troubled adverse audit described. And over 36,000 student beds still to be accredited
News | 14 February 2024
Long queues at SASSA in Khayelitsha
Earlier this week residents picketed, demanding that a new office be built and for staff to be trained
News | 14 February 2024