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‘Not a dry eye in the room’ as court rules parts of Sexual Offences Act unconstitutional

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‘Not a dry eye in the room’ as court rules parts of Sexual Offences Act unconstitutional

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

National Lotteries Commission to use funds from seized assets to atone for whistle-blower dismissals and distress

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National Lotteries Commission to use funds from seized assets to atone for whistle-blower dismissals and distress

By Siyabonga Goni

‘These guys ran away’ — Midrand fire survivors consult lawyer saying property owners are awol

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‘These guys ran away’ — Midrand fire survivors consult lawyer saying property owners are awol

By Lerato Mutsila

Tracking social housing and how it works in the City of Cape Town?

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Tracking social housing and how it works in the City of Cape Town?

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Virchow Prize winner Lucy Gilson on NHI — ‘service delivery requires people, not just money’

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Virchow Prize winner Lucy Gilson on NHI — ‘service delivery requires people, not just money’

By Biénne Huisman for Spotlight

‘It was either that or no petrol’ – department explains Nelson Mandela Bay’s petrol price woes

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‘It was either that or no petrol’ – department explains Nelson Mandela Bay’s petrol price woes

By Estelle Ellis

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Sowing the Seeds of Hate

By 2Lani and UBUNTOONS

Public Protector blames Correctional Services for prolonging Thabo Bester escape

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Public Protector blames Correctional Services for prolonging Thabo Bester escape

By Marecia Damons and Daniel Steyn for GroundUp

New Cape Town inner-city housing plan envisions greener, pedestrian-friendly future

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New Cape Town inner-city housing plan envisions greener, pedestrian-friendly future

By Steve Kretzmann

Daily struggle as pupils forced to relieve themselves on open field at rural school with no toilets and only one teacher

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Daily struggle as pupils forced to relieve themselves on open field at rural school with no toilets and only one teacher

By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik for GroundUp

Mandatory health insurance for SA is an ‘upgrade’ on NHI, proponents say

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Mandatory health insurance for SA is an ‘upgrade’ on NHI, proponents say

By Chris Bateman for Spotlight

South Africa’s beefy impact: the road toward a just transition on climate, cattle, and equity

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South Africa’s beefy impact: the road toward a just transition on climate, cattle, and equity

By Lillian Roberts

This week in civil society — BDS protest against Israel, 30 years of Democracy gathering and unpacking HIV-prevention jab

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This week in civil society — BDS protest against Israel, 30 years of Democracy gathering and unpacking HIV-prevention jab

By Lerato Mutsila

Universal grant would create jobs and boost economy, KZN experiment finds

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Universal grant would create jobs and boost economy, KZN experiment finds

By Shaun Smillie

Top Score Instant Porridge recalled nationally after three children die in Eastern Cape

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Top Score Instant Porridge recalled nationally after three children die in Eastern Cape

By Estelle Ellis

‘Everyone was home for ceremony’ – 18th victim dies in Lusikisiki mass shooting

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‘Everyone was home for ceremony’ – 18th victim dies in Lusikisiki mass shooting

By Estelle Ellis

Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber calls for Mantashe to reject petrol price rezoning proposal

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Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber calls for Mantashe to reject petrol price rezoning proposal

By Estelle Ellis

#JournalismMatters: First, Choose Truth

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#JournalismMatters: First, Choose Truth

By Kathy English

Public support for local journalism is crucial for our future as a democracy

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Public support for local journalism is crucial for our future as a democracy

By Fatemah Farag

Police kill two alleged extortionists in Mthatha shootout

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Police kill two alleged extortionists in Mthatha shootout

By Estelle Ellis

World News Day: Some of 2024 most impactful news images

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World News Day: Some of 2024 most impactful news images

By Daily Maverick Photo Team