South Africa

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Police brutality trial postponed after startling audio recording emerges

Murder trial of 14 officers accused in Regan Naidoo’s death in custody has been halted

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News | 1 July 2025

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SA’s national bird threatened as numbers crash

Blue Crane conservation status moved to “vulnerable” after steep population decline since 2010, with Western Cape’s Overberg region worst affected

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News | 1 July 2025

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What the SA Human Rights Commission is doing to advance queer rights

SAHRC is involved in a number of initiatives including high-profile litigation

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Opinion | 1 July 2025

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Judge Mbenenge coerced secretary into sexual conversations, says GBV expert

Dr Lisa Vetten testified at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal on Monday

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Law | 1 July 2025

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Two people collapse after waiting hours outside SASSA in Mamelodi

Beneficiaries want shorter waiting times and better service from staff at the office

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Brief | 30 June 2025

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Court rejects appointment of advocate to investigate special needs school

The judge said Blind SA has alternative remedies to address allegations of violence and sexual harassment at Filadelfia Secondary School

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Law | 30 June 2025

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Giyani’s rotting market stalls still empty after 14 years

More than 800 hawkers continue trading without toilets or water

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Brief | 30 June 2025

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In photos: The fossil hunters of the Sterkfontein Caves

There is growing recognition of the work they have done

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Photo Essay | 30 June 2025

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New book tells the life of veteran activist Mandla Majola

The book was written by two professors from the United States

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News | 30 June 2025

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Court win for housing company that has faced intimidation campaign

Disbarred advocate and dodgy company tried to take over properties owned by Communicare

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Law | 29 June 2025

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R10-million emergency lottery funding for flood-ravaged Eastern Cape

The money was approved swiftly using a new funding mechanism that replaced one that had been mired in corruption

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Brief | 29 June 2025

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In photos: Overcome Heights battered by storm

Ward councillor says there’s a long-term plan to help the community

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Brief | 28 June 2025

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Government is taking action to keep learners safe

Response to article: Sex offenders in schools: how government botched a crucial learner safety project

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Right to reply | 28 June 2025

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Gauteng children’s organisations protest against funding cuts

Over 300 workers marched, demanding the reinstatement of psychosocial funding and the return of food parcel distribution

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Brief | 27 June 2025

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In photos: Hundreds of homes flooded in Saldanha Bay

Municipality and Gift of the Givers offer warm meals and clothing to victims

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Photo Essay | 27 June 2025

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Women, evicted from farms, march for housing

They want the Drakenstein Municipality to provide detailed plans, timeframes, and budget for housing

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Brief | 27 June 2025