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National Health Laboratory Service system out of action, causing ‘massive disruptions’ to health facilities

PATIENT CARE

National Health Laboratory Service system out of action, causing ‘massive disruptions’ to health facilities

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Fed on crumbs

Maverick Citizen

Fed on crumbs

By 2Lani and UBUNTOONS

474-day ruling delay in Phala Phala case highlights ConCourt’s growing inefficiency

JUDICIAL OVERLOAD

474-day ruling delay in Phala Phala case highlights ConCourt’s growing inefficiency

By Dianne Hawker-Kalubi

Remembering Sharpeville is a cue to continue the struggle against ‘rampant’ racism

LEGACY HONOURED

Remembering Sharpeville is a cue to continue the struggle against ‘rampant’ racism

By Lillian Roberts

Fears mount that provincial budget allocations are insufficient to combat foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

BIOSECURITY

Fears mount that provincial budget allocations are insufficient to combat foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

SANDF will work with police to give state ‘monopoly of force’, says army chief

BOOTS ON THE GROUND

SANDF will work with police to give state ‘monopoly of force’, says army chief

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Hunger on trial — What two days of testimony revealed about SA’s food crisis

When cupboards are bare

Hunger on trial — What two days of testimony revealed about SA’s food crisis

By Daniélle Schaafsma

Brenda Kubheka‑Chauke

By Brenda Kubheka‑Chauke

Courts can override faith to save a child, but who protects them afterwards?

15 March 2026

Red Cross Children’s Hospital doctor using donated ‘miracle’ cystic fibrosis drug to save lives

HEALTH INEQUITY

Red Cross Children’s Hospital doctor using donated ‘miracle’ cystic fibrosis drug to save lives

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

The battle for women’s rights in an under-strain multilateral UN system

STRESS TEST

The battle for women’s rights in an under-strain multilateral UN system

By Joy Watson

Goodbye Ufrieda Ho, keeper of Jozi and wordsmith of the people

MORAL WITNESS

Goodbye Ufrieda Ho, keeper of Jozi and wordsmith of the people

By Daily Maverick

Why SA parents are faking addresses to flee failing schools

SPATIAL APARTHEID TRAP

Why SA parents are faking addresses to flee failing schools

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Health Minister Motsoaledi suspends three top officials arrested on R1m fraud, theft charges

AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Health Minister Motsoaledi suspends three top officials arrested on R1m fraud, theft charges

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Sipho Mthathi

By Sipho Mthathi

Cultivating endurance in the face of political fatigue is essential for justice movements

11 March 2026

The silent scourge - why poverty drives chronic respiratory illnesses in South Africa

PULMONARY DISEASES

The silent scourge - why poverty drives chronic respiratory illnesses in South Africa

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Reality bites: SA retail giants fall short on access to healthy food — report

NUTRITION CRISIS

Reality bites: SA retail giants fall short on access to healthy food — report

By Lillian Roberts

Poverty Pays

CARTOON

Poverty Pays

By Nathi and UBUNTOONS

NSFAS acting CEO pushes turnaround plan as Godongwana questions scheme’s very existence

FUNDING REFORM

NSFAS acting CEO pushes turnaround plan as Godongwana questions scheme’s very existence

By Siyabonga Goni

Social grant ‘savings’ could exacerbate hunger and poverty in SA

GROUNDUP

Social grant ‘savings’ could exacerbate hunger and poverty in SA

By Marecia Damons

Women farmers don’t need charity but support to unlock Africa’s R13.2-trillion smallholder potential

SEED SOVEREIGNTY OP-ED

Women farmers don’t need charity but support to unlock Africa’s R13.2-trillion smallholder potential

By Carl Manlan

Bringing rehabilitation and dignity to people with disabilities in remote homes in rural KZN

SPOTLIGHT

Bringing rehabilitation and dignity to people with disabilities in remote homes in rural KZN

By Sue Segar for Spotlight