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Johannesburg’s indigent households set to be hammered with massive electricity price increases

South Africa

Johannesburg’s indigent households set to be hammered with massive electricity price increases

By Chris Yelland

Thulani Maseko: Honouring a brave defender of human rights murdered in Eswatini

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Thulani Maseko: Honouring a brave defender of human rights murdered in Eswatini

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Health department reports second SA mpox death — here’s what you need to know

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Health department reports second SA mpox death — here’s what you need to know

By Marecia Damons

60 years on, Rivonia Trial remembered as catalyst for constitutional democracy in South Africa

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60 years on, Rivonia Trial remembered as catalyst for constitutional democracy in South Africa

By Lerato Mutsila

KZN tornado and severe weather events in Eastern Cape and Free State classified as a national disaster

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KZN tornado and severe weather events in Eastern Cape and Free State classified as a national disaster

By Kristin Engel

Young entrepreneurs get a helping hand from ‘Collective Shapers’ programme

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Young entrepreneurs get a helping hand from ‘Collective Shapers’ programme

By Nonkululeko Njilo

First endangered Cape Vulture chick hatches in captivity in the Eastern Cape

South Africa

First endangered Cape Vulture chick hatches in captivity in the Eastern Cape

By Estelle Ellis

Criminalisation of medical errors vs medical negligence: What are the issues?

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Criminalisation of medical errors vs medical negligence: What are the issues?

By Thabo Molelekwa for Spotlight

A cause to dive for — Kalk Bay Harbour gets a clean-up for World Oceans Day

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A cause to dive for — Kalk Bay Harbour gets a clean-up for World Oceans Day

By Gunnar Oberhosel

#EndSARS human rights defender exiled after police brutality protests takes up fight against disinformation

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#EndSARS human rights defender exiled after police brutality protests takes up fight against disinformation

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Swing towards right-wing populism — it’s up to the people to take a stand

Maverick News

Swing towards right-wing populism — it’s up to the people to take a stand

By Lerato Mutsila and Takudzwa Pongweni

Mining with royal approval causes devastating damage to fragile Eswatini nature reserve

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Mining with royal approval causes devastating damage to fragile Eswatini nature reserve

By Cebelihle Mbuyisa and Dane Armstrong

The tides they are a-changin’: A letter to friends, looking back and looking forward

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The tides they are a-changin’: A letter to friends, looking back and looking forward

By Mark Heywood

#InTheSpotlight — HIV prevention injections exist, but hardly anyone can get them

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#InTheSpotlight — HIV prevention injections exist, but hardly anyone can get them

By Catherine Tomlinson

Disastrous

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Disastrous

By 2Lani and UBUNTOONS

A life of service: Prof Lynette Denny’s selfless dedication to improving healthcare for SA women

Maverick Citizen

A life of service: Prof Lynette Denny’s selfless dedication to improving healthcare for SA women

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

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The health minister South Africa needs — astute politician, inspired leader, humble and fair

By Ufrieda Ho for Spotlight

This week — Youth Month, Post-election analysis and remembering Thulani Maseko

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This week — Youth Month, Post-election analysis and remembering Thulani Maseko

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Images of destruction and hope — documenting the climate crisis through young people’s eyes

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Images of destruction and hope — documenting the climate crisis through young people’s eyes

By Lerato Mutsila

Upbeat Stellantis to start work on R3bn plant in Nelson Mandela Bay within weeks

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Upbeat Stellantis to start work on R3bn plant in Nelson Mandela Bay within weeks

By Estelle Ellis

Court gives Eastern Cape municipality green light to sue former municipal manager for R7.5m

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Court gives Eastern Cape municipality green light to sue former municipal manager for R7.5m

By Estelle Ellis