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Gauteng

Matric’s exam paper leaked
Education
/ 16 November 2020

Matric’s exam paper leaked

Some learners in two provinces had access to the maths paper two leak a few hours before they sat for the exam

By Bongekile Macupe
Thousands of South Africans apply for land online
National
/ 11 November 2020

Thousands of South Africans apply for land online

The department of agriculture has received a plethora of online applications after it released about 500 000 hectares of land last month

By Tshegofatso Mathe
The ANC’s clean-up mission is causing a standoff
Politics
/ 24 September 2020

The ANC’s clean-up mission is causing a standoff

ANC factions in several provinces are failing to abide by the dictates of the NEC’s decision that leaders who face corruption charges step aside from state and party posts

By Paddy Harper and Athandiwe Saba
More North West mayors face recall
Politics
/ 17 September 2020

More North West mayors face recall

The ANC is wielding its axe to clear out ineffective councillors and those facing criminal charges

By Paddy Harper
The PPE bonanza and how ‘flukes’ made people millions
Coronavirus
/ 20 August 2020

The PPE bonanza and how ‘flukes’ made people millions

More than R10-billion has been spent on PPE. But healthcare workers say they are not getting enough masks and other gear to keep them safe from Covid-19. Sarah Smit, Paddy Harper and the M&G Data Desk dug into the numbers

By Sarah Smit, Paddy Harper and M&G Data Desk
The PPE scandal that the Treasury hasn’t touched
Coronavirus
/ 6 August 2020

The PPE scandal that the Treasury hasn’t touched

Many government officials have been talking tough about dealing with rampant corruption in PPE procurement but the majority won’t even release names of who has benefited from the R10-billion spend

By Sabelo Skiti, Thanduxolo Jika and Sarah Smit
Covid-19 positive health workers accused of ‘carelessness’
Coronavirus
/ 1 August 2020

Covid-19 positive health workers accused of ‘carelessness’

Mediclinic workers say the company is not taking responsibility for a Covid-19 outbreak at a Pretoria hospital

By Sarah Smit
KwaZulu-Natal is emerging as a new Covid-19 epicentre
Coronavirus
/ 28 July 2020

KwaZulu-Natal is emerging as a new Covid-19 epicentre

Large groups attending funerals and people delaying being tested and treated because they fear dying in hospital has contributed to a spike in coronavirus infections in KZN

By Paddy Harper
Hard-hit municipalities brace for more deaths
Coronavirus
/ 16 July 2020

Hard-hit municipalities brace for more deaths

South Africa’s Covid-19-related deaths have been comparatively lower than the rest of the world. But municipalities are preparing for the worst

By Sarah Smit
Editorial: Combating Covid-19: ‘It is now in your hands’
Coronavirus
/ 9 July 2020

Editorial: Combating Covid-19: ‘It is now in your hands’

Despite the destructive system created by politicians and corporations, we can show the power of community and humanity

By Editorial
Most Gauteng, Western Cape schools in hotspots
Coronavirus
/ 9 July 2020

Most Gauteng, Western Cape schools in hotspots

Out of more than 25 000 schools in the country, 8 047 were in hotspots and 6 995 of these were public schools. And most of Gauteng’s and the Western Cape’s schools are in hotspots

By Bongekile Macupe
People’s behaviour stoking Gauteng pandemic
Coronavirus
/ 9 July 2020

People’s behaviour stoking Gauteng pandemic

The active case count of Gauteng surpasses that of whole countries. Workers at clinics report a ‘concerning’ relaxation of basic health protocols

By M&G Data Desk and Thando Maeko
Gauteng responds to grave concern
Coronavirus
/ 9 July 2020

Gauteng responds to grave concern

The news of Gauteng’s grave site preparations raised alarm about the expected number of Covid-19-related deaths in the province

By Sarah Smit
‘We spread the virus knowingly at this hospital’ ― healthcare workers at Thelle Mogoerane
Coronavirus
/ 19 June 2020

‘We spread the virus knowingly at this hospital’ ― healthcare workers at Thelle Mogoerane

Doctors at one of the biggest provincial hospitals in Gauteng say they are being forced to attend to patients without PPE, as the number of healthcare workers infected increases

By Chris Gilili
Gauteng nurses say they did not take an oath to die
Coronavirus
/ 29 May 2020

Gauteng nurses say they did not take an oath to die

With more resources than other provinces, health workers in Gauteng still say they do not have enough protective equipment to ensure safety when working with Covid-19 patients

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Very few believe provincial education departments are suddenly efficient
Coronavirus
/ 13 May 2020

Very few believe provincial education departments are suddenly efficient

Ordinary citizens have not forgotten that schools were failing before the virus crisis

By Bongekile Macupe
‘Over-preparing’ to fight the virus
Business
/ 7 May 2020

‘Over-preparing’ to fight the virus

Gauteng infrastructure MEC Tasneem Motara’s life has changed. It is calmer, but preparing for a flood of Covid-19 patients raises the pressure

By Sarah Smit
Going back to school is a Catch-22
Coronavirus
/ 7 May 2020

Going back to school is a Catch-22

Some learners have taken the decision to drop out because they fear catching the coronavirus and have no faith that they will do well in their studies

By Bongekile Macupe
Shifting patterns in Covid-19 cases leads to redrawing of battle plans
Article
/ 27 April 2020

Shifting patterns in Covid-19 cases leads to redrawing of battle plans

The Western Cape has become the epicentre of the outbreak, and the tardy response of health officials in the Eastern Cape has Minister Zweli Mkhize worried but optimistic

By Lester Kiewit
Fighting Covid-19: The rise of the premiers
Article
/ 16 April 2020

Fighting Covid-19: The rise of the premiers

While the president takes charge of the national effort against Covid-19, provincial premiers are using the crisis to show they too a leading from the front

By Lester Kiewit
Police officers, prison officials and inmates in isolation as Covid-19 hits correctional services
Article
/ 14 April 2020

Police officers, prison officials and inmates in isolation as Covid-19 hits correctional services

Covid-19 has entered the police and corrective system, with the Eastern Cape hit hard

By Chris Gilili
Judge blasts advocates for travel
Article
/ 8 April 2020

Judge blasts advocates for travel

In a judgment set to be appealed, the judge said lawyers had to set an example to all South Africans during the national lockdown

By Franny Rabkin
Health couple fear for their kids
Article
/ 2 April 2020

Health couple fear for their kids

Doctor and a respiratory therapist have hygiene rules in place but no one to look after their children while they work

By Bongekile Macupe
‘Suspend June school holidays’
Article
/ 26 March 2020

‘Suspend June school holidays’

Schools were supposed to open on April 14, but with the lockdown only ending on April 16, they will remain closed

By Bongekile Macupe
Gauteng uses tragedy to fix services
Article
/ 19 March 2020

Gauteng uses tragedy to fix services

In addition to other measures, the province’s response the outbreak of the coronavirus will be to ‘sort out’ the public healthcare system

By Sarah Smit
Our guide to the coronavirus outbreak in South Africa
Article
/ 13 March 2020

Our guide to the coronavirus outbreak in South Africa

The department of health noted in its statement on March 19 that recoveries in previously reported cases were beginning to emerge. (John McCann/M&G)

By Staff Reporter
Forced sterilisation is ‘inhuman’
Article
/ 6 March 2020

Forced sterilisation is ‘inhuman’

According to the Commission for Gender Equality’s latest report, this practice is a direct attack on HIV-positive women

By Shaazia Ebrahim
DA’s Moodey joins leadership race
Article
/ 24 February 2020

DA’s Moodey joins leadership race

The head of the Democratic Alliance in Gauteng says he wants to take his experience to the national level

By Lester Kiewit
Mandela said I could, so I got my doctorate
Article
/ 5 February 2020

Mandela said I could, so I got my doctorate

My mother was a domestic worker and my father a miner, and I went to school in the townships

By Motlalepule Nathane
We must invest in technical colleges
Article
/ 15 November 2019

We must invest in technical colleges

An outdated national development plan will help sink South Africa’s economic prospects if youth development is not prioritised

By Helga Jansen Daugbjerg
Panic over water in Gauteng is misplaced
Article
/ 30 October 2019

Panic over water in Gauteng is misplaced

The department of water and sanitation has plans in place to ensure adequate water supply until 2040 and beyond

By Mike Muller A and Second Look Author
Our future is here: Empty taps, dry lands, thirsty power plants
Article
/ 25 October 2019

Our future is here: Empty taps, dry lands, thirsty power plants

Johannesburg uses 530-million more litres of water than it is allowed to – every single day

By Sipho Kings
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