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Justice delayed — a year after inquest ruling, NPA yet to pursue Life Esidimeni case prosecutions

MENTAL HEALTHCARE TRAGEDY

Justice delayed — a year after inquest ruling, NPA yet to pursue Life Esidimeni case prosecutions

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Gauteng special needs children’s NGOs face closure amid deadlock with state over unpaid bills

IMMINENT COLLAPSE

Gauteng special needs children’s NGOs face closure amid deadlock with state over unpaid bills

By Ufrieda Ho

The troubled state of higher education under Nobuhle Nkabane’s watch

EDUCATION LEADERSHIP CRISIS

The troubled state of higher education under Nobuhle Nkabane’s watch

By Siyabonga Goni

Under the Weather

Maverick Citizen

Under the Weather

By 2Lani and UBUNTOONS

New mothers denied access to Gauteng health facilities by anti-migrant groups

XENOPHOBIA DRIVE

New mothers denied access to Gauteng health facilities by anti-migrant groups

By Bheki C. Simelane

R6m embezzled from special-needs school — experts say it’s part of a larger education crisis

SCHOOL CORRUPTION

R6m embezzled from special-needs school — experts say it’s part of a larger education crisis

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Missing lessons for SA’s digital public infrastructure push from a decade of smart city efforts

URBAN CHALLENGES OP-ED

Missing lessons for SA’s digital public infrastructure push from a decade of smart city efforts

By Thomas Linder

Nestlé to ‘evolve’ nutrition and reporting after investor criticism of healthy food targets

REALITY BITES

Nestlé to ‘evolve’ nutrition and reporting after investor criticism of healthy food targets

By Lillian Roberts

Fighting for dignity — Reclaim the City’s Megan Bobotyana reflects on forging a community in occupied building

AHMED KATHRADA HOUSE

Fighting for dignity — Reclaim the City’s Megan Bobotyana reflects on forging a community in occupied building

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

From renter to resilient leader: How Linda Dewy transformed her community in Cape Town

AHMED KATHRADA HOUSE

From renter to resilient leader: How Linda Dewy transformed her community in Cape Town

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

South Africa secures $40m grant to enhance nature-based climate resilience for vulnerable communities

CLIMATE ADAPTATION

South Africa secures $40m grant to enhance nature-based climate resilience for vulnerable communities

By Kristin Engel

Exploring the resourceful spirit of Atteridgeville’s ingenious street vendors

PHOTO ESSAY

Exploring the resourceful spirit of Atteridgeville’s ingenious street vendors

By Unknown Author

Blouberg parents accused of horrific child sex crimes set to apply for bail

KIDS IN CRISIS

Blouberg parents accused of horrific child sex crimes set to apply for bail

By Vincent Cruywagen

KZN flood victims face eviction as housing criteria excludes many from government support

DISASTER AFTERMATH

KZN flood victims face eviction as housing criteria excludes many from government support

By Naledi Sikhakhane

‘Deadliest place in the world to be a journalist’ — documenting Israel's devastation of Gaza

MIDDLE EAST CRISIS

‘Deadliest place in the world to be a journalist’ — documenting Israel's devastation of Gaza

By Tamsin Metelerkamp and Victoria O’Regan

Deepfake AI video of renowned Prof Salim Abdool Karim used to promote bogus heart medicine

SNAKE-OIL SALESMEN

Deepfake AI video of renowned Prof Salim Abdool Karim used to promote bogus heart medicine

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

‘Vapes are safe alternatives to smoking’ — and other lies they told us

BHEKISISA

‘Vapes are safe alternatives to smoking’ — and other lies they told us

By Zano Kunene

Don’t panic about new SARS-CoV-2 variant, experts say

COVID UPDATE

Don’t panic about new SARS-CoV-2 variant, experts say

By Biénne Huisman for Spotlight

Scapegoated

CARTOON

Scapegoated

By Nathi and UBUNTOONS

Questions over tripling of Gauteng Health’s security budget

SPOTLIGHT

Questions over tripling of Gauteng Health’s security budget

By Ufrieda Ho for Spotlight

Attempts under way to fix gap in SA’s plan to fight cancer

THE CANCER GAP

Attempts under way to fix gap in SA’s plan to fight cancer

By Chris Bateman for Spotlight