South Africa|Gauteng|Johannesburg

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Hundreds march in Joburg demanding water

Residents of Phumla Mqashi informal settlement say they’re not getting enough water from trucks

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Brief | 2 December 2024

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End book famine for blind people, demand protesters

Blind SA and other organisations picket outside the Constitutional Court

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Brief | 29 November 2024

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Joburg protesters block roads, demanding water

Water supply in Coronationville, Claremont, and Westbury has been erratic for two years, they say

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Brief | 27 November 2024

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This man spent nine years in jail before the charges against him were withdrawn

Now the state is challenging the court ruling of wrongful arrest

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Law | 26 November 2024

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Dancers with disabilities take centre stage at international festival

Organised by the Sibikwa Arts Centre, BODY MOVES features dancers from South Africa and the UK

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Photo Essay | 26 November 2024

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Union criticises employers for not registering domestic workers with UIF. But it’s not so simple

UIF registration system works poorly

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News | 25 November 2024

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Crucial court battle over future of “new” trade unions

The Labour Appeal Court will hear an appeal by the Registrar of Labour Relations. The court will decide whether the Simunye Workers Forum can be registered as a trade union.

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Law | 20 November 2024

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Johannesburg Water: tales of woe

At least maintenance on the Lesotho Highlands Water Project is on track

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Feature | 20 November 2024

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Water crisis continues for 17,000 people in Lenasia South

Residents say water tanks and trucks are insufficient after the municipality cut their illegal connections

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Brief | 19 November 2024

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MSF slams Novo Nordisk for South Africa’s insulin pen shortage

But the multinational pharmaceutical company says it offered government solutions

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News | 15 November 2024

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300 families from Rabie Ridge go to court to fight eviction

The City of Johannesburg says the land occupation is stopping a housing development

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Brief | 13 November 2024

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Chaos as Joburg Water tries to remove illegal connections

Residents of Phumla Mqashi informal settlement chase away technicians

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Brief | 12 November 2024

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Eldorado Park residents storm out of City of Johannesburg meeting

Residents say they want housing urgently

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Brief | 11 November 2024

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Walking Joburg’s biggest baddest river: a very old church and a mermaid

Klip River Day 3: Eldorado Park to the Lido Hotel

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Feature | 8 November 2024

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Walking Joburg’s biggest baddest river: boerboels and cable thieves

Day 2 on the Klip River: Riverlea to Soweto

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Feature | 7 November 2024

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Casual workers protest outside Joburg mayor’s office, demanding jobs

They also want feedback on the City’s recruitment processes

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Brief | 6 November 2024