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Cleaner accuses Lesotho police of corruption, abuse and collusion in vigilante justice

Amabhungane

Cleaner accuses Lesotho police of corruption, abuse and collusion in vigilante justice

By amaBhungane

Ten ways the planet could tip into 'Hothouse Earth'

World

Ten ways the planet could tip into 'Hothouse Earth'

By AFP

This Weekend We’re Watching: Raiders of the Lost Art, Anne with an E, Nightmare on Everest

TELEVISION

This Weekend We’re Watching: Raiders of the Lost Art, Anne with an E, Nightmare on Everest

By Antoinette Muller

Greece in mourning as horrifying wildfires kill 74

World

Greece in mourning as horrifying wildfires kill 74

By AFP

At least 20 dead in Greek wildfires

World

At least 20 dead in Greek wildfires

By AFP

Finger-pointing aplenty, here is the answer to what led to the Cape water shortage

GroundUp Analysis

Finger-pointing aplenty, here is the answer to what led to the Cape water shortage

By GroundUp

Clearing thirsty alien trees will yield water returns for Cape Town

OP-ED

Clearing thirsty alien trees will yield water returns for Cape Town

By Jane Turpie

Antarctic researchers mark winter solstice with icy plunge

World

Antarctic researchers mark winter solstice with icy plunge

By AFP

World Oceans Day - Turning the planet upside down

ISS Today

World Oceans Day - Turning the planet upside down

By ISS Today

The President is Dry, But You Can Drink There

Sponsored Content

The President is Dry, But You Can Drink There

By The President Hotel

Newsflash: I’m certainly not distracted, says Cape Town mayor De Lille amid water crisis

South Africa

Newsflash: I’m certainly not distracted, says Cape Town mayor De Lille amid water crisis

By Unknown Author

GroundUp: Will there be more rain this winter?

South Africa

GroundUp: Will there be more rain this winter?

By GroundUp

Newsdeck

1.5 million penguins discovered on remote Antarctic islands

By AFP

Newsdeck

S.Africa declares drought a 'national disaster'

By AFP

Newsdeck

Western Cape govt releases extra R82.5m to tackle drought

By News24

CapeWaterGate: A boer cannot live on farming alone

South Africa

CapeWaterGate: A boer cannot live on farming alone

By Diana Neille

Newsdeck

Maimane asks Ramaphosa for meeting on #DayZero

By News24

Op-Ed: Don’t let the City of Cape Town gaslight you — the water crisis is not your fault

South Africa

Op-Ed: Don’t let the City of Cape Town gaslight you — the water crisis is not your fault

By Jason Norwood-Young

GroundUp: How severe is the drought? A detailed look at the data

South Africa

GroundUp: How severe is the drought? A detailed look at the data

By GroundUp

Op-Ed: Cape Town, a city drowning in incompetence

South Africa

Op-Ed: Cape Town, a city drowning in incompetence

By Nic Spaull

Council passes motion to strip Patricia De Lille of her powers over water crisis

South Africa

Council passes motion to strip Patricia De Lille of her powers over water crisis

By Marelise Van Der Merwe