The latest Green, Blue and No Drop reports show widespread deterioration of water and sanitation infrastructure. Nearly half of wastewater systems are critical, drinking water improvements are marginal and non-revenue water losses remain high in multiple provinces, highlighting urgent need for municipal investment and reform
In a voice note obtained by the Mail & Guardian, a senior EFF leader is heard saying they would give councillors different coloured pens to identify how they voted and that councillors must come to council even if they were sick
A councillor said police had to be brought in to stop the disruptions
The president will meet the provincial executive to discuss the state of the province’s municipalities
Known for speaking truth to power, Lekota’s contributions to democracy, education and social development have left an indelible mark on South Africa’s journey toward equality and dignity for all citizens
National police commissioner Fannie Masemola said the army would play a supporting role to the South African Police Service
MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae said the state of municipalities was not encouraging
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube said the notion that 30% constituted a pass mark was political sloganism
The latest data for the third quarter shows that South Africa’s agricultural exports totalled US$4.7 billion, up from 13% from the same period a year ago
Officials said South Africa’s phytosanitary and biosecurity requirements are world class and the department is awaiting bilateral trade agreements to be resolved to begin exports of beef
State disinvestment in public services, infrastructure and manufacturing ensured that millions would remain trapped in cycles of poverty, with or without immigration
Back in the Free State, a daughter rediscovers the textures of home, family and unspoken inheritances in Antjie Krog’s autobiographical novel
The province is home to the biggest gas and helium project in the country. Will it speed up the shift towards renewable energy sources, or could it potentially hinder progress? Refilwe Mochoari investigates
This is an edited extract from Jonathan Jansen’s new book, Breaking Bread
A small agricultural miracle is transforming a community in the Cradle of Humankind
The provincial health department ordered the schools to shut their doors after about 100 pupils were infected with the virus, as well as influenza B
The disgraced former SABC boss also has ambitions of becoming premier of the Free State
The motion aims to have parliament declare Free State province and areas of four more regions as part of the small mountain kingdom
The MEC of education in the Free State led with passion, was a pillar of the community and a driver for progress
Not investigating politicians is a breach of standards, former public protector tells inquiry into her successor, Busisiwe Mkhwebane
Former public protector says intelligence agency opened documents couriered to her by the department of international relations
The newly elected ANC Free State chairperson is expected to make a complete overhaul in his cabinet in the coming weeks
The move comes after the new Free State executive committee decided to restructure the provincial government following meetings with top ANC officials
Three names to be handed over to the top seven for consideration after the ANC decided to recall Sisi Ntombela
Former Free State premier Ace Magashule used Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s legacy to prop himself up but it was all public relations, with no substance
Second highest rate in history of the National Senior Certificate exams and all provinces saw an improvement, with none scoring below 70%
The Maluti-a-Phofung municipality’s failure to provide people with water results in locals having to pay thousands of rand for water to private suppliers
Poorly designed, constructed or managed mine dam storage facilities represent a significant risk to local communities and ecosystems
If foot-and-mouth disease is not contained it could have a severe impact on the economy and, most importantly, our farmers
Fugitives Rajesh and Atul Gupta were arrested four months after Interpol issued a Red Notice against them. But they are just the latest.
Durban and the eThekwini region was in decline – fuelled by corruption and political killings – before the deadly floods sank it
ANC deputy president David Mabuza is set to visit the Free State this week as regions start rebuilding