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UPDATE: Greta Thunberg accuses governments and corporations of enabling Gaza atrocities
National
/ 8 September 2025

UPDATE: Greta Thunberg accuses governments and corporations of enabling Gaza atrocities

The Swedish activist spoke from a flotilla of boats carrying doctors, lawyers, activists, organisers and social media influencers attempting to take medicine and infant milk to Gaza

By Hasina Kathrada
Waste reclaimers worried about livelihoods as Johannesburg suspends operations at landfill
National
/ 7 September 2025

Waste reclaimers worried about livelihoods as Johannesburg suspends operations at landfill

Reclaimers rely on retrieving waste from dumpsites to sell. But at least three sites in the city are at or nearing capacity and must be closed

By Aarti Bhana
KZN government cancels R24 m/year lease in clampdown on costly office rentals
National
/ 3 September 2025

KZN government cancels R24 m/year lease in clampdown on costly office rentals

The provincial administration plans to use government-owned buildings to cut down on expenditure

By Sandile Motha
Two years later: Joburg’s inner city buildings at risk of another Usindiso inferno
National
/ 3 September 2025

Two years later: Joburg’s inner city buildings at risk of another Usindiso inferno

The City of Joburg is yet to make its ‘dark buildings’ safe

By Kimberly Mutandiro
Ramaphosa launches G20 panel to address extreme global inequality
National
/ 2 September 2025

Ramaphosa launches G20 panel to address extreme global inequality

The panel, chaired by Nobel prize-winner economist Joseph Stiglitz, will produce recommendations to help bridge the rich-poor divide

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Steenhuisen confirms 274 foot-and-mouth disease cases in five provinces
National
/ 1 September 2025

Steenhuisen confirms 274 foot-and-mouth disease cases in five provinces

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

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
UPDATED: South Africans sail with largest civilian flotilla to Gaza
National
/ 29 August 2025

UPDATED: South Africans sail with largest civilian flotilla to Gaza

The convoy is carrying baby formula, antibiotics, bandages and staple foods and will test whether Israel’s blockade will again choke civilian access to the Strip

By Hasina Kathrada
G20’s youth forum split over wording and accountability structure
National
/ 28 August 2025

G20’s youth forum split over wording and accountability structure

For the first time in 14 years, the G20 youth engagement group (Y20) closed its summit last week without issuing a communiqué — the set of recommendations that usually feeds into a declaration by world leaders at their annual summit, this year being hosted in Johannesburg in November. In June, the Y20 submitted a communique […]

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Remnants of asbestos mine still a hazard for Northern Cape residents
National
/ 22 August 2025

Remnants of asbestos mine still a hazard for Northern Cape residents

Activists are pressing the government to clean up abandoned asbestos mines, warning that Cape Plc’s toxic legacy still endangers communities

By Aarti Bhana
Durban university denies student jumped to his death over funding
National
/ 21 August 2025

Durban university denies student jumped to his death over funding

The National Student Aid Scheme insisted it had fully funded his studies, despite suggestions to the contrary from student leaders

By Sandile Motha
People around the world see online misinformation, terrorism as major threats – report
National
/ 20 August 2025

People around the world see online misinformation, terrorism as major threats – report

Climate change concerns, the global economy and infectious diseases are also perceived as threats by some countries, the report by the Pew Research Centre shows

By Aarti Bhana
Will judiciary sexual harassment policy change court culture?
National
/ 20 August 2025

Will judiciary sexual harassment policy change court culture?

While regarded as a bold step, questions remained about whether judges and magistrates will embrace its implementation

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
National Dialogue gains inclusion as activists step in after foundations exit
National
/ 18 August 2025

National Dialogue gains inclusion as activists step in after foundations exit

The special project manager at the Thabo Mbeki Foundation said legacy foundations were talking to civil society on how to take the project back from the government and political parties

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Parliament sued for letting corrupt MPs off the hook
National
/ 17 August 2025

Parliament sued for letting corrupt MPs off the hook

The case dates back to 2022, when activist group #UniteBehind laid complaints in terms of parliament’s code of conduct against six ANC MPs implicated in state capture

By Liezl Human
Ramaphosa: National Dialogue will launch ‘a million conversations’ about SA’s problems
National
/ 15 August 2025

Ramaphosa: National Dialogue will launch ‘a million conversations’ about SA’s problems

President Cyril Ramaphosa put a brave face on Friday to legacy foundations and opposition parties boycotting a convention to kick off a National Dialogue on how to resolve South Africa’s numerous problems, saying similar walkouts had occurred during the difficult transition to democracy. “We are embarking on a process that will launch a million conversations. […]

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
National Dialogue: South Africa’s elusive search for a social compact
National
/ 15 August 2025

National Dialogue: South Africa’s elusive search for a social compact

Critics wondered whether the convention would follow through with local ward talks and implement recommendations

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
How South Africa’s Lesotho water project costs ballooned by R45bn
National
/ 14 August 2025

How South Africa’s Lesotho water project costs ballooned by R45bn

Political and administrative delays, treaty complications and changes in government leadership contributed to the jump

By Sechaba Mokhethi
Judiciary adopts sexual harassment policy to curb abuse of power
National
/ 11 August 2025

Judiciary adopts sexual harassment policy to curb abuse of power

The policy prohibits consensual sexual intimacy in court buildings and discourages romantic relationships between members of the judiciary

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
UPDATED – Stateless no more: Primrose Modisane finally gets her SA birth certificate
National
/ 6 August 2025

UPDATED – Stateless no more: Primrose Modisane finally gets her SA birth certificate

Modisane, who was born in Zimbabwe, has battled to have her South African citizenship recognised despite being entitled to it by descent through her grandmother

By Sheree Bega
Johannesburg library to fully reopen in a few days
National
/ 6 August 2025

Johannesburg library to fully reopen in a few days

The library was partially reopened in March after a five-year closure because of the Covid-19 pandemic and structural disrepair

By Aarti Bhana
China’s Belt and Road shifts focus to Africa with record-breaking investments
National
/ 29 July 2025

China’s Belt and Road shifts focus to Africa with record-breaking investments

Investors are increasingly agreeing to African governments’ demands for local mineral beneficiation, driven by their need to secure access to the continent’s valuable resources

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Madlanga inquiry into police corruption to hear first witness in August
National
/ 28 July 2025

Madlanga inquiry into police corruption to hear first witness in August

The commission is yet to secure premises, finalise rules and consult witnesses for the six-month inquiry into criminality and political interference in the criminal justice system

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Operation Vulindlela: Big on policy but low on results
National
/ 25 July 2025

Operation Vulindlela: Big on policy but low on results

Only 3% of reform work under phase two of the economic readjustment initiative has been completed, about 27% is delayed or off track, and 53% is under way

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Immigrant families left homeless after eviction from army land in Marievale
National
/ 24 July 2025

Immigrant families left homeless after eviction from army land in Marievale

The SANDF has denied claims that it did not offer alternative accommodation

By Kimberly Mutandiro
SIU investigation into lottery corruption hamstrung by red tape
National
/ 23 July 2025

SIU investigation into lottery corruption hamstrung by red tape

The narrow terms of the original proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit to only look into dodgy lottery grants has hobbled the SIU, despite it having applied for an amendment to its terms 15 months ago

By Raymond Joseph
FlySafair strike could go up to two weeks
National
/ 22 July 2025

FlySafair strike could go up to two weeks

The parties are meeting on Wednesday for mediation before the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration

By Aarti Bhana
Young people don’t relate to traditional news sources
National
/ 21 July 2025

Young people don’t relate to traditional news sources

Young people consume large amounts of news, but journalists are struggling to connect with them on the platforms and through the formats they prefer

By Eva Haahjem-Gill
Traces of ARVs in drinking water ‘harmless’ but can affect health over time
The Green Guardian
/ 21 July 2025

Traces of ARVs in drinking water ‘harmless’ but can affect health over time

Pharmaceutical contaminants in water are a growing risk, warns the Water Research Commission

By Sheree Bega
Plant poachers get slapped with jail sentences of 15 years each
The Green Guardian
/ 20 July 2025

Plant poachers get slapped with jail sentences of 15 years each

The rare plants which occur in the Northern and Western Cape, have an estimated street value of R6 million to R30 million

By Sheree Bega
A fifth of world’s wetlands may vanish by 2050, scientists warn
The Green Guardian
/ 20 July 2025

A fifth of world’s wetlands may vanish by 2050, scientists warn

The destruction of wetlands affects water availability, biodiversity, climate stability and the wellbeing of all life, including people’s livelihoods

By Sheree Bega
‘National Dialogue is no talk shop,’ organisers say
National
/ 17 July 2025

‘National Dialogue is no talk shop,’ organisers say

But the Democratic Alliance has said it will boycott the dialogue that will take place over nine months, calling it a waste of time and money

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
MPs recommend an ad hoc parliament committee to investigate  Mkhwanazi’s allegations
National
/ 16 July 2025

MPs recommend an ad hoc parliament committee to investigate  Mkhwanazi’s allegations

A formal recommendation is expected to be tabled in the National Assembly next Wednesday

By Mandisa Nyathi
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