IN CONVERSATION WITH GILLIAN MAREE ,WATER EXPERT, ON JW SYSTEMS ARE IMPROVING AND WATER WILL RETURN TO THE CITY TAPS

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Johannesburg says it has agreed to support a proposed R3.8 billion loan for City Power after successfully pushing for tighter financial safeguards, stronger oversight mechanisms, and accountability measures tied to how the money will be spent. The loan agreement, linked to German development bank KfW,…

The Forum for South Africa (FOSA) has issued a strongly worded warning accusing government of allowing lawlessness, organised crime, and insecurity to spiral out of control across the country. In a media statement released on 26 May 2026, the organisation claimed communities are increasingly living under fear as criminal syndicates…

American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal has captured attention across the continent after completing an extraordinary skateboarding journey from Kampala, Uganda, to Cape Town, South Africa — all to raise funds for the construction of a major skatepark in Uganda. The journey, which began in February 2026, saw Vanporppal travel more than…

As South Africa marks the 32nd International Day of Families, organisations working with vulnerable children are calling for greater attention to the growing impact of inequality, family instability, and social hardship on child well-being. Observed globally under the theme “Families, Inequalities and Child Well-Being,” this year’s commemoration shines a spotlight…

For thousands of students living and studying around Auckland Park, Braamfontein, Brixton, and Melville, daily life has become increasingly shaped by one reality: fear. Students from institutions such as the University of Johannesburg and University of the Witwatersrand have repeatedly raised concerns about robberies, muggings, hijackings, and violent crime happening…