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SA surfing champ Roxy Davis is using surf therapy to create great waves of change

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SA surfing champ Roxy Davis is using surf therapy to create great waves of change

By Janet Heard

Stilfontein illegal miners are ‘eating human flesh’ and cockroaches to survive, rescued miners tell ConCourt

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Stilfontein illegal miners are ‘eating human flesh’ and cockroaches to survive, rescued miners tell ConCourt

By Dianne Hawker

To feed a family of four just the basics costs R145.18 more than a year ago

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To feed a family of four just the basics costs R145.18 more than a year ago

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Cogta’s axeing of community workers likely to plunge people into instant poverty, say unions

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Cogta’s axeing of community workers likely to plunge people into instant poverty, say unions

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Gqeberha community centre ‘flips’ charity mindset to give members nutrition, empowerment and dignity

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Gqeberha community centre ‘flips’ charity mindset to give members nutrition, empowerment and dignity

By Lillian Roberts

We cannot fix SA's broken education system without reflecting on the insights from the past

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We cannot fix SA's broken education system without reflecting on the insights from the past

By Mark Potterton and Julie Dawjee

Embracing 2025: a call for unity and active citizenship in post-pandemic South Africa

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Embracing 2025: a call for unity and active citizenship in post-pandemic South Africa

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Sonwabile Dlomo goes beyond the call of duty to convict a serial rapist

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Sonwabile Dlomo goes beyond the call of duty to convict a serial rapist

By Estelle Ellis

Health and housing activists fight passionately for their respective constituencies

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Health and housing activists fight passionately for their respective constituencies

By Tamsin Meterlerkamp

Fatal pre-dawn fire devastates Masiphumelele

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Fatal pre-dawn fire devastates Masiphumelele

By Brenton Geach

A Santa sleigh spreads smiles and love, and safety with a dash of kindness

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A Santa sleigh spreads smiles and love, and safety with a dash of kindness

By Shérie Vollenhoven

It lives amongst us

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It lives amongst us

By 2Lani and UBUNTOONS

Forensic reports reveal mismanagement, fraud and corruption in Gauteng Department of Social Development

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Forensic reports reveal mismanagement, fraud and corruption in Gauteng Department of Social Development

By Wendy Orr and Mark Heywood

Buckets of hope — Daily Maverick and SA Harvest combat child malnutrition this festive season

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Buckets of hope — Daily Maverick and SA Harvest combat child malnutrition this festive season

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Eastern Cape government receives strict orders to provide scholar transport as excuses run out of road

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Eastern Cape government receives strict orders to provide scholar transport as excuses run out of road

By Estelle Ellis

Cases of rubella spike countrywide while diphtheria hits Western Cape despite being preventable by vaccination

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Cases of rubella spike countrywide while diphtheria hits Western Cape despite being preventable by vaccination

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Usindiso tragedy: City of Joburg ignores accountability as mayor eyes site for offices

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Usindiso tragedy: City of Joburg ignores accountability as mayor eyes site for offices

By Michelle Banda

Cracking the code — Tangible Africa’s free programme empowers learners and teachers across SA

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Cracking the code — Tangible Africa’s free programme empowers learners and teachers across SA

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Nelson Mandela Bay electricity and tap water battles – it stinks but you can drink it

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Nelson Mandela Bay electricity and tap water battles – it stinks but you can drink it

By Estelle Ellis

Spaza shop registration extended — but owners still worried about February deadline

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Spaza shop registration extended — but owners still worried about February deadline

By Bheki C. Simelane

From forced removals to cultural revival: the enduring legacy of District Six Museum

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From forced removals to cultural revival: the enduring legacy of District Six Museum

By Suné Payne