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This Eastern Cape town only gets water for an hour a day

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This Eastern Cape town only gets water for an hour a day

By Marecia Damons

Despite Joburg mayor’s promise, 22 child-welfare NPOs still without power after 19 days

IN THE DARK

Despite Joburg mayor’s promise, 22 child-welfare NPOs still without power after 19 days

By Anna Cox

Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo buried in Mpumalanga as police announce some arrests

KEMPTON PARK KILLINGS

Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo buried in Mpumalanga as police announce some arrests

By Naledi Mashishi and Takudzwa Pongweni

Tsontso’s final run on lonely Ekurhuleni route where she probably faced killer

RUNNING — TO HER DEATH

Tsontso’s final run on lonely Ekurhuleni route where she probably faced killer

By Shaun Smillie

Memorial run in honour of Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo in Kempton Park

IN PICTURES

Memorial run in honour of Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo in Kempton Park

By Felix Dlangamandla

Ramaphosa found his voice abroad, but he lost it at home

(UN)DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS

Ramaphosa found his voice abroad, but he lost it at home

By Lindsey Schutters

Five criminal cases later, Ekurhuleni fires Julius Mkhwanazi

AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Five criminal cases later, Ekurhuleni fires Julius Mkhwanazi

By Vincent Cruywagen

Raw sewage is flowing in nearly every metro, and the numbers keep getting worse

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Raw sewage is flowing in nearly every metro, and the numbers keep getting worse

By GroundUp Staff

Consistency proved key in Sinesipho Dambile’s remarkable year

Sport

Consistency proved key in Sinesipho Dambile’s remarkable year

By Annemieke Thomaidis

Pitso Mosimane rewards in-form US-based player Puso Dithejane

BAFANA BAFANA

Pitso Mosimane rewards in-form US-based player Puso Dithejane

By Yanga Sibembe

Foundation Phase textbook delays threaten SA’s literacy push

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Foundation Phase textbook delays threaten SA’s literacy push

By Velani Ludidi and Mandisa Makgaka

Mkhwanazi’s ‘too grave to contemplate’ allegations gain grim weight

MADLANGA COMMISSION ANNIVERSARY

Mkhwanazi’s ‘too grave to contemplate’ allegations gain grim weight

By Vincent Cruywagen

Where criminals rule the roost — Correctional Services boss outlines SA prisons’ parlous state

MADLANGA COMMISSION

Where criminals rule the roost — Correctional Services boss outlines SA prisons’ parlous state

By Caryn Dolley

‘A gamble with my life’: Women speak out amid Ekurhuleni killings

READERS’ STORIES

‘A gamble with my life’: Women speak out amid Ekurhuleni killings

By Daily Maverick

Nelson Mandela Bay wants residents to repay electricity rebates if it wins court bid

UNCOOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE

Nelson Mandela Bay wants residents to repay electricity rebates if it wins court bid

By Andisa Bonani

Fourth Ekurhuleni victim identified as serial killer fears escalate after discovery of ninth body

KILLING SPREE

Fourth Ekurhuleni victim identified as serial killer fears escalate after discovery of ninth body

By Reitumetse Pilane and Felix Dlangamandla

No relief in sight in Makhanda’s decade-long struggle for reliable water

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No relief in sight in Makhanda’s decade-long struggle for reliable water

By Sindisiwe Tshona and Loyiso Dyongman

Ailing LIV’s existence changed golf and made players richer than ever before

HOLE IN NONE

Ailing LIV’s existence changed golf and made players richer than ever before

By Craig Ray

Ex-defence minister Mapisa-Nqakula grilled over tenders, millions and a wig

CORRUPTION TRIAL

Ex-defence minister Mapisa-Nqakula grilled over tenders, millions and a wig

By Nonkululeko Njilo

PetroSA was owed R227m, but may end up losing R1.4bn instead

AMABHUNGANE

PetroSA was owed R227m, but may end up losing R1.4bn instead

By Susan Comrie for amaBhungane

Brother’s agonising search for Ekurhuleni killings victim Itumeleng Kekana

MURDER SPREE

Brother’s agonising search for Ekurhuleni killings victim Itumeleng Kekana

By Reitumetse Pilane