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ANC trounced as IFP lands repeat blow in KZN while EFF topples ruling party in North West, delivers scare in Limpopo

SEPTEMBER BY-ELECTIONS

ANC trounced as IFP lands repeat blow in KZN while EFF topples ruling party in North West, delivers scare in Limpopo

By Wayne Sussman

Velenkosini Hlabisa: Buthelezi ‘was happy knowing the IFP was in safe hands’

DAILY MAVERICK INTERVIEW

Velenkosini Hlabisa: Buthelezi ‘was happy knowing the IFP was in safe hands’

By Queenin Masuabi

Nonprofit organisation is leading the charge to flush pit latrines out of South African schools

HEALTH & SAFETY CAMPAIGN

Nonprofit organisation is leading the charge to flush pit latrines out of South African schools

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Along the highway they call Mangosuthu, supporters mourn the loss of a father figure

DEATH OF A ZULU PRINCE

Along the highway they call Mangosuthu, supporters mourn the loss of a father figure

By Chris Makhaye

Buthelezi’s death is about South Africa’s past — and its future

ANALYSIS

Buthelezi’s death is about South Africa’s past — and its future

By Stephen Grootes

Mourners pay their respects to Mangosuthu Buthelezi while ANC and IFP commit to reconciliation efforts

TRIBUTES TO A ZULU PRINCE

Mourners pay their respects to Mangosuthu Buthelezi while ANC and IFP commit to reconciliation efforts

By Chris Makhaye

Quid pro quo — Karpowership offers to buy government a game farm

AMABHUNGANE

Quid pro quo — Karpowership offers to buy government a game farm

By Susan Comrie for amaBhungane

Zuma roped in by KwaZulu-Natal ANC to ‘cleanse’ province amid spiralling political killings

ASSASSINATION NATION

Zuma roped in by KwaZulu-Natal ANC to ‘cleanse’ province amid spiralling political killings

By Chris Makhaye

Fuming walkout – eThekwini rates boycott rolls on after disastrous meeting with mayor

CITY IN REVOLT

Fuming walkout – eThekwini rates boycott rolls on after disastrous meeting with mayor

By Greg Ardé

In these KZN towns, the power of Pollyannas is cleaning up neighbourhoods

HOPE IN HOWICK

In these KZN towns, the power of Pollyannas is cleaning up neighbourhoods

By Greg Ardé

Centre at the heart of Inchanga in KZN helps 550 elderly residents with clothing, blankets and food baskets

MANDELA DAY 2023

Centre at the heart of Inchanga in KZN helps 550 elderly residents with clothing, blankets and food baskets

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Late judgments – ‘lack of support’ flagged amid delayed justice

GROUNDUP

Late judgments – ‘lack of support’ flagged amid delayed justice

By Marecia Damons

Public Protector probes billions in unspent government funds meant for 2022 KZN flood relief efforts

GROUNDUP

Public Protector probes billions in unspent government funds meant for 2022 KZN flood relief efforts

By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik for GroundUp

Van Reenen’s Pass reopened in KZN after gunmen set fire to six trucks on the N3

ARSON ATTACK

Van Reenen’s Pass reopened in KZN after gunmen set fire to six trucks on the N3

By Takudzwa Pongweni

‘We don’t have water,’ rural KZN residents tell Ramaphosa at imbizo

THE PEOPLE SPEAK

‘We don’t have water,’ rural KZN residents tell Ramaphosa at imbizo

By Chris Makhaye

PA benefits from absent DA to trounce ANC in Joburg ward, but ruling party records crucial win over IFP in KZN

JUNE BY-ELECTIONS

PA benefits from absent DA to trounce ANC in Joburg ward, but ruling party records crucial win over IFP in KZN

By Wayne Sussman

Brutal cold snap confronts SA as forecasters issue snow, thunderstorm warnings

WINTER BITES

Brutal cold snap confronts SA as forecasters issue snow, thunderstorm warnings

By Victoria O’Regan

‘It’s a vicious circle of violence’ – Glebelands residents live in fear again after mass shooting

HOSTEL OF HORROR

‘It’s a vicious circle of violence’ – Glebelands residents live in fear again after mass shooting

By Chris Makhaye

Arrival of two strapping lions to Babanango spearheads pride rejuvenation in KZN

RETURN OF THE KING

Arrival of two strapping lions to Babanango spearheads pride rejuvenation in KZN

By Tony Carnie

Frustrated Free State farmers dig in together to fix giant potholes

GATE NOW VOL

Frustrated Free State farmers dig in together to fix giant potholes

By Mia Lindeque

KZN councils show slight uptick, but AG Tsakani Maluleke red flags failing managers and hefty consultant bills

AUDIT OUTCOMES

KZN councils show slight uptick, but AG Tsakani Maluleke red flags failing managers and hefty consultant bills

By Victoria O’Regan