Today’s heroes: the “ordinary” women who hold South Africa together

We interviewed five South African women who have overcome adversity to support their families.

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Feature | 9 August 2021

Harsh prison terms won’t solve the crisis of gender-based violence

The certainty of arrest and prosecution, not long sentences, is what deters crime

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Opinion | 9 August 2021

Limpopo education department is in breach of order to get rid of school pit latrines, court hears

State’s plan is unconstitutional as pit toilets will only become a thing of the past in 2030, argues SECTION27

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Law | 7 August 2021

Home Affairs to renew Angolan Special Permit as deadline looms

Online application at the Visa Facilitation Services expected to start on 16 August and could take eight weeks to process

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News | 6 August 2021

Families living along Cape Town railway line to be resettled

Court rules that the land occupiers must get basic services on new land

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News | 6 August 2021

EFF march in Phoenix: stones thrown and insults hurled at residents

Law enforcement and march marshals were quick to contain the situation

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News | 6 August 2021

No water means no service: Hundreds turned away at Gqeberha labour office

The department advised people to visit the Kariega branch or use their online services

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News | 6 August 2021

Magistrates court currently convening in a car park

Labour department closed the court building after contractor failed to complete refurbishments

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Brief | 6 August 2021

Rural families battle to get water although they live near a dam

“How unfair is that? It’s a joke,” says resident

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News | 6 August 2021