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South Africans hit hard by the rising cost of living
As fuel prices increase, interest rates soar and food prices hit through the roof, citizens face tough times with many households battling to put food on the table
Obituary: Lebo Malepa, the man who brought backpacking to Soweto
Lebo Malepa built his backpacking operation from the ground up, but shared his success with his neighbours
‘He is taking photographs of your house!’
Why grotesque graffiti the inheritance of the living in Soweto?
Lucas Radebe: ‘My football career began behind my parents’ back’
Soccer legend Lucas ‘Rhoo’ Radebe is a busy man, but he made time in his hectic schedule to speak to Ntombizodwa Makhoba about his fondest childhood memories, how his soccer…
Looting, vandalism: ‘I don’t know how I am going to survive,’ says Diepkloof street vendor
People plundering shops and malls has spread, leaving a trail of devastation and loss of income and jobs
Private security companies the ‘eyes and ears’ for police on public violence and looting
The private security guards were also first responders in some cases, and their helicopters provided information on emerging hotspots
The Portfolio: Khulile Nxumal
"Writing poetry requires you to reach a level of clarity and enjoyment of your voice."