City Power billing changes leave JHB residents with sky-high bills
Johannesburg’s power utility says credits of R136-million have been issued to 86 customers who were overcharged
By Seth Thorne and Kimberly Mutandiro
News | 10 March 2026
Madagascan-inspired dance festival in Soweto confronts social issues
The fourth ITROTRA–MAP Dance Festival was held last week with artists coming from Madagascar, Mozambique, Sweden, France and Germany
Photo Essay | 9 March 2026
Our pool is a dumping site, say Joburg residents
Only 32 of the city’s 57 public pools are open this summer
By Seth Thorne
Brief | 5 March 2026
Lottery fraudsters must personally pay back R14-million
Judge Margaret Victor ruled that brothers Tshimangadzo and Ndoweni Mukutu acted in concert to defraud the National Lotteries Commission
Law | 4 March 2026
“Abysmal” service at Pretoria Master’s Office
The Department of Justice says it is addressing backlogs
By Justin Brown
News | 4 March 2026
Activists demand government improve maternal health care
More than 50 mothers and activists picketed outside the National Department of Health in Pretoria to demand better maternity healthcare
Brief | 2 March 2026
Johannesburg: Where water runs in the streets, but not in the taps
Nearly half the city’s water is lost to leaks
By Seth Thorne
News | 2 March 2026
Learners stand on bus steps with doors open to get to school
Government-contracted buses are chronically overloaded
Brief | 2 March 2026
Security guards down tools over late salaries at Ekurhuleni municipality
More than 70 guards employed by Motane Investment blocked entry to Duduza Customer Care Centre, saying their salaries are repeatedly paid late
Brief | 27 February 2026