South Africa

In photos: Joburg protesters call for end to water crisis

Millions of people in the city face daily water interruptions, dry taps, and inadequate sanitation, say picketers

School principal suspended for financial mismanagement, again

Khulile Qamata previously faced charges of sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement at another school

In photos: Boxing academy gives Khayelitsha youth a fighting chance

Soccer field offers hope to Johannesburg’s children

Field of Dreams project aims to counter the neglect of the city’s public parks

Cape Town shack dwellers march in city centre for services

Covid informal settlement lacks water, electricity and sanitation

Outrage over police inaction after woman goes missing

Residents tracked down a suspect themselves

Limpopo transport workers camp outside Premier’s office to demand unpaid pensions

Hundreds of former and current Great North Transport employees have been holding sit-ins and night vigils since 15 October

More than 10-million consumers cannot repay their debt

But there is a silver lining

Child drowned at construction site abandoned by City of Ekurhuleni

Department of Environmental Affairs says it may refer the matter for criminal prosecution