South Africa
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eThekwini plans citywide smart-meter rollout as residents challenge high water bills
eThekwini Municipality to install smart meters to address high water bills and disputed accounts
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Da Cruz blames missed chances and Pirates' '12th man' role for Chiefs' derby loss
Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz cites missed chances and questionable refereeing as reasons for his side's 2-1 Soweto derby loss to Orlando Pirates.
South Africa
3 min
VF+ Outlines Plans for Makana Municipality
VF+ presents 9-point plan for Makana municipality, focusing on service delivery and accountability
South Africa
3 min
Nomvalo blames AI smear campaign for MK Party dismissal
Former MK Party secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo claims an AI-generated picture of him taking money from ANC leaders contributed to his dismissal.
South Africa
3 min
Former State Security agent Thulani Dlomo's R12m fraud case to proceed
Former State Security agent Thulani Dlomo's bid to have R12m fraud case dismissed fails
South Africa
4 min
A chance encounter in Geneva and reflections on Judge Navi Pillay's remarkable journey
A surname coincidence brings back memories of opportunities opened and denied to women in South Africa's past
South Africa
3 min
Mantashe Shifts Focus from Women's Vulnerability to Linguistic Legitimacy
South African Minister Gwede Mantashe's remarks about women seeking job opportunities being asked for sexual favours by men in positions of authority have sparked a debate about language ...
South Africa
3 min
Another Afrikaner Story: Reconciliation and a Shared Future
A South African political theologian presents an alternative narrative to the fear and persecution often associated with Afrikaners, highlighting lives of reconciliation and community dev...
South Africa
3 min
Parties face ultimate moment of truth as election day looms in South Africa
South Africa's political parties are on the brink of a decisive moment as election day approaches, with their dreams either about to be shattered or realised.
South Africa
4 min
Zuma Makes First Public Appearance After Illness
Former South African President Jacob Zuma appears in public for the first time since his illness at an MK Party rally in KwaMashu, north of Durban.
South Africa
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South Africa Fears Voter Apathy in Landmark Local Government Elections
South Africa's local government elections may see low voter turnout, with a survey predicting fewer than half of registered voters will participate.
South Africa
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Water is a basic right – vote to defend it
Millions of South Africans face water shortages and poor municipal services, highlighting the need for effective governance and accountability in the upcoming elections.