Giyani: The thirst that won't be quenched
Despite hundreds of millions of rands being spent over a decade, the people of this Limpopo town do not have a regular supply of water.
Unemployment and corruption push Mohlakeng residents to the brink
Mohlakeng residents say the ANC's failure to deliver on its promises has made it easy for the Economic Freedom Fighters to mobilise the community.
Know your rights, says new government programme
The justice department's Amarightza programme aims to educate the public and officials about the socioeconomic rights enshrined in the Bill of Rights.
No time to make decent textbooks
Publishers bemoan the impossibly tight deadlines imposed by the education department, which compromises academic quality.
Split a chance to build a new federation
Cosatu and the country are at a crossroads when legitimate dissent becomes a crime, thereby threatening the very essence of democracy.
Editorial: Service delivery hit by DG circus
The extraordinary turnover of directors general has systematically weakened government performance and costs a fortune in salaries.
Where are the bucket toilets?
The number of households that use bucket toilets rose by 10% between 2012 and 2013. Which municipalities haven't managed to eradicate this system?
Zuma focuses budget on planning, communication and service delivery
The presidency's budget will look at ensuring competent public services, better communication with the public and increased planning and monitoring.
Sona 2014: Focus on economy and job creation
A frail-looking President Jacob Zuma delivered his State of the Nation Address, promising to improve the struggling economy and creating more jobs.
ANC bigwigs read riot act to local leaders
No more scandals, ANC provincial leaders were told this week.
[Video] Marikana votes for change
The majority of voters in the platinum belt say the Marikana massacre has affected their support for the ANC. They are 'voting for change'.
[Video] Mayixhale family: Another election, little change
We visited the Mayixhale family in the Eastern Cape in 2004 and 2009 to find out how life has progressed between elections. This is their 2014 story.
[Video] Eastern Cape: Tales from a fractured province
While the Eastern Cape is a key ANC stronghold, it is also the place to form a breakaway party. How will its people vote in this year's elections?
Water-intensive energy production sucks the people dry
What solutions have decision-makers put forward to the twin challenges of water scarcity and persistent electricity crises, asks Shanaaz Nel.
Restoring water catchment areas leaves us flush
Spending on catchment areas provides solutions to the problems of water supply and demand, write Kristal Maze and Leonie Joubert.
SA's unspent cash blocks water flow
In many cases, the lack of basic services comes down to government's poor management of money.
Madibeng municipality's inaction 'cost lives'
The implementation of a ministerial report from a year ago could have saved lives in Mothotlung by averting the fatal protests over water delivery.
Editorial: Muddying the waters
The tragedy of Brits's lack of access to clean water is that people had to die before anyone took any notice.
