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South Africans earn less but pay more as cost of living bites
Food, electricity, debt and transport costs are putting millions of South Africans under pressure as household budgets struggle to keep…
South Africans are paying a heavy price for this year’s flu
Ntombi Ngobese caught Influenza A while caring for her sick daughter, leaving her family with medical bills, costly medicine and…
Domestic worker’s pay disappears before month ends
Zanele Khoza works full time as a domestic worker, but her R2,500 monthly salary is not enough to cover food,…
Grandma’s sewing machine stitched a new life for orphan
After losing his mother at 12, Dontry Baloyi taught himself to sew and has built a fashion, cosmetics and training…
Panel beater visit leads jobless dad to atchar success
After losing his job, Mxolisi Sibeko found an unexpected new career when a visit to a panel beater introduced him…
Fresh claims drag Andrea Johnson back to Madlanga Commission
Former Investigating Directorate Against Corruption boss Andrea Johnson will be called back to the Madlanga Commission after new allegations emerged…
Shebeshxt fights for freedom in another bail bid
Lekompo star Shebeshxt is back in the Polokwane High Court hoping new evidence will convince the judge to release him…
Snow, rain and strong winds keep South Africa on high alert
Emergency teams are on standby as snow, heavy rain and strong winds sweep across parts of South Africa, with authorities…
Bribes, dirty cops and murder claims rock South African courts
South Africa's courts heard explosive claims on Thursday involving alleged bribes, secret messages, police misconduct and a murder accused linked…
Flood victims finally get homes after three years of suffering
Nineteen families who lost their homes in the devastating 2022 KwaZulu-Natal floods have finally moved into temporary houses after spending…
