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South Africans exposed to high levels of lead
In 2022, over 700-tonnes of lead chromates were imported into the country from India alone
News | 29 October 2024
Government must protect legitimate SRD grant applicants, say activists
Universal Basic Income Coalition say fraudulent applications only represent a “small proportion of applications”
News | 28 October 2024
Gardener mauled to death by former Lottery boss’s guard dog
Stevens Mabuse, who worked for Phillemon Letwaba, was killed by a pit bull when he came home in the early hours
News | 28 October 2024
Development of Tshwane settlement stalled by power struggle
“Founder” of Ebhubesini blocks land surveyors from starting housing process
News | 28 October 2024
Shaggy sheep, ice rats and the future of Joburg’s water supply
Crucial wetlands in the Lesotho Highlands are in trouble
News | 28 October 2024
Next week’s budget: posts for teachers in the spotlight
Some provinces hope for funding for teachers, others are less optimistic
By Tori Newby
News | 25 October 2024
R66-million spent on water schemes but these villagers’ taps are still dry
Yet water projects in Ngcobo are signed off as completed and successful
News | 25 October 2024
Packaging companies flout rules on waste picker payments
Waste pickers collect, sort and transport most of our recyclable waste, and regulations say they be must paid for their services
News | 25 October 2024
Police minister confirms Thabo Bester was detained and then released while he was on the run
Bester showed police a fraudulent ID when he was stopped for speeding
By Daniel Steyn
News | 24 October 2024