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Thirty-two years into democracy, South Africans grapple with unfulfilled promises. Poverty persists, and social issues manifest in movements and looting, highlighting deep-seated…
Ratanda water protest deaths a tragic result of poor governance
Two tragic deaths in Ratanda, a township south of Heidelburg, during a service delivery protest over water supply have sparked outrage and calls for reflection on South Africa's…
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The presidency said sustainable peace and stability could only be achieved through solutions that centred on the agency of the Iranian people
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uNomkhubulwane and songs of the water spirits
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Mother City: A powerful documentary exposing Cape Town’s racial and economic inequality
Six years in the making, the pair’s film explores racial and economic inequality in Cape Town
Trouble in the Holy Land – will America take a stand?
Instead of remaining silent, Israel’s long-time friend must fight for the rights and freedoms that are inalienable on its own soi
Protestors set trucks alight on Durban highway
Last month, protestors angry over constant electricity blackouts torched a car
University of Cape Town abandons resumption of contact classes as student protest continues
Students are angry that their colleagues owing fees from last year are barred from re-registering for 2023.
Nurses in England stage new walk-out over pay
The main nursing union accuses the government of failing to negotiate seriously on improving their pay deal for the current year, which they say is crucial given the economic…
Brace yourselves: Government’s hands are tied in alleviating pressure on households in short term
There is a limit to what the government can do in terms of subsidies, given the fiscal situation, say experts
The perfect storm: Covid-19, war and inequality
The disruptions brought by the Russia-Ukraine war will increase the costs of basic staples, putting 280-million people across the world at risk of starvation.
Damages during taxi protest estimated at over R4-million
The Western Cape government has warned of route closures and the suspension of operating licences should the violence continue