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Frustrated residents of the Mariveni, Nkowankowa community in Limpopo are pleading for urgent government intervention to resolve a persistent raw sewage leakage that has plagued their area for over two months, turning their yards into health hazards. The community has laid the blame squarely at the door of the Mopani District Municipality, accusing it of […]

A devastating fire, fueled by hot temperatures and strong southeasterly winds, tore through the Phakamani informal settlement in Khayelitsha on the Cape Flats on Monday, leaving scores homeless just weeks before Christmas. Initial assessments indicate approximately 200 shacks were gutted in the blaze, which broke out around midday. Aid organization Gift of the Givers has

A day of cultural celebration at the annual Troop festival in Dertig turned to tragedy over the weekend when a lightning strike killed two people and injured dozens more. The incident has sparked criticism from a grieving family, who believe a faster official response could have saved lives. The event, filled with singing and dancing,

The rightful owner of a luxury Bryanston mansion remains locked out of her property, with illegal occupants defying a court order to vacate, in a hijacking case that has dragged on for nearly five years. The situation came to a head this week when a notice to vacate within seven days, issued following a recent

Families in the Copesville in Pietermaritzburg, whose homes were severely damaged by storms just before Christmas, say they have been left without aid or temporary accommodation as they attempt to rebuild. The damage in Copesville is part of a broader wave of destruction across the province over the past two weeks, where hundreds of homes

As South Africa gears up for the 2026 local government elections, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) is showing signs of significant vulnerability, according to a recent analysis of post-general election by-elections. Since the 2024 national polls, the ANC has struggled to maintain its footing in a series of by-elections. This period has been marked

A significant influx of travelers passing through the Beitbridge border post this weekend has highlighted persistent challenges with outdated South African infrastructure, even as authorities ramp up vehicle safety checks. On Saturday alone, more than 22,000 people were processed at the busy border connecting South Africa and Zimbabwe. However, traveler experiences varied dramatically depending on

A surge in returning holiday traffic across South Africa’s ports of entry provided cover for illegal border activity this weekend, leading to several arrests by the Border Management Authority (BMA) at the bustling Beitbridge border post with Zimbabwe. While officials processed tens of thousands of legal travelers, BMA officers conducted separate operations in the nearby

A prominent consumer body has issued a stark warning to South African drivers, alerting them to widespread reports of traffic officers illegally compelling on-the-spot payment of fines at roadblocks under threat of arrest. The National Motorist Association of South Africa (NMA) stated it has been inundated with complaints from motorists who allege they were stopped

Johannesburg Water has launched an urgent water quality investigation and deployed tankers to parts of the city centre after residents reported an unusual odour emanating from tap water. The utility has advised residents in the affected zones to avoid consuming tap water until further notice. The precautionary measures began on Tuesday, focusing on Albertina Sisulu