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SA’s water crisis deepens: Nearly half of wastewater systems critical
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…
We must not give up on achieving Madiba’s dreams
Let the legacy of Nelson Mandela strengthen our national goal of good for all as the Global South finds its rightful place
Water and sanitation department guns for 67 errant municipalities
Experts like civil engineers say it is not too late to save South Africa’s waterways from high levels of pollution
OPINION| Liliesleaf Farm is a vital part of South Africa’s history that needs to be preserved
The secret headquarters of the anti-apartheid struggle and the events that took place there in the early 1960s hold stories well worth sharing
Big party failures crystalise as vote count enters final stretch
With at least 66 hung councils so far, coalitions are on the agenda as ANC and DA majorities tumble
The smelly and corrupt side of ‘dysfunctional’ Nelson Mandela Bay
The municipality has accrued billions of rand in wasteful spending, and more than 6 000 putrid bucket toilets
George Bizos dies at 92
Renowned human rights lawyer George Bizos, who defended Nelson Mandela and other struggle icons during the treason trial and Rivonia trial, represented families at the TRC, and…
Comrade Andrew Mlangeni was the embodiment of service
Kgalema Motlanthe paid tribute to ANC struggle stalwart Andrew Mlangeni, who died on Tuesday, at his 95th birthday celebrations last month
Andrew Mlangeni: A comrade until the end
The foundations of former Rivonia trialists reflect on the loyalty of the comrades who fought for democracy.
Rivonia trial veteran Andrew Mlangeni dies
The anti-apartheid struggle veteran was the last remaining defendant of the historic 1963-1964 trial
Programme multiplies pupils’ success
A maths and science incubator run by Nelson Mandela University is producing promising results
Citizens and civil society must fight to protect our democracy
Holding corrupt public and private officials to account is vital for our country’s wellbeing
When you think of heroes, rather listen to your heart
‘This book is about how I was made by the liberation struggle and how I was broken by it’
Zuma haunted by ghosts of freedom fighters past
The bronzed ghosts of South Africa’s fight against oppression march defiantly towards the Nasrec convention centre in Soweto on Monday.
Andrew Mlangeni: Kathrada wanted a united ANC
Mlangeni warned that if nothing drastic was done to change the current state of affairs within the ANC, it would lose its relevance in society.