South Africa: KZN's South Coast Residents Plagued By Municipal Crises Lose Hope After Monthlong Water Cut-Offs

The Ugu District Municipality on Monday said the restoration of the water supply to the Lower South Coast was imminent -- but residents weren't holding their breath. Read more »

South Africa: Spend the Night in Sassy Soweto to Catch the Good Vibes

Day tours of the famous Johannesburg township don't quite capture its versatility and vibrancy. Stay over to experience the storied history and community, excellent food and… Read more »

South Africa: Cites Is Obsolete and Needs a Complete Rebuild, Say Wildlife Researchers

The international wildlife trade -- both legal and illegal -- is booming, but the system meant to regulate it is buckling under the weight of its own limitations. Read more »

South Africa: Second Sewage Spill Forces Closure of Gqeberha's Popular Kings Beach - - Repairs May Take Weeks

A sewage spill has again shut down one of Nelson Mandela Bay's premier beaches -- this time due to a collapsed pipe in the harbour. While the municipality scrambles to contain the… Read more »

South Africa: Journey Through Kimberley - Explore the Legends, Battlefields and Vibrant Life of the Diamond City

Discover the secrets of Kimberley -- A well-known, old city shaped by conflict, captivating characters and, most of all, diamonds.iscover the secrets of Kimberley -- a well-known,… Read more »

South Africa: Cape Town Marks a Decade Since Its Day Zero Drought Began

Cape Town came terrifyingly close to running dry, but 10 years on, is the city ready for the next climate-driven drought? Read more »

South Africa: Billboard Jungle - Joburg Under Siege in Battle Against Illegal Outdoor Ads

The City of Johannesburg says it is assailed by illegal outdoor advertisers and is worried that the perpetrators are not just rogue operators, but that there is a network of… Read more »

South Africa: DA Calls for Rights Commission, Public Protector to Probe 'Neglect' of Evicted KZN Flood Victims

The party also says it will table a motion of no confidence against the eThekwini city manager, the mayor and two council members after the flood victims were evicted from their… Read more »

South Africa: Why Everyone's Talking About the Marlow On Mill

A new icon is rising in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs. The Marlow on Mill brings together architectural excellence, contemporary urban living, and a smart investment opportunity,… Read more »

South Africa: Powerless in the City - How Johannesburg's Electricity Crisis Is Breaking Its People

With almost 100,000 reported outages in nine months, we found tales of generators and grief, diesel or darkness as Joburg residents spoke to us about paying the price of a broken… Read more »

South Africa: City in the Dark - - Power Cuts Choke Joburg's Once-Vibrant Small Businesses

Daily Maverick collected voices from Johannesburg's hardest-hit communities where chronic power failures aren't just an inconvenience -- they're an existential threat to… Read more »

South Africa: Durban's Recurring Floods Expose Dangerous Disconnect Between Policy and Research

Durban's recurring floods do more than destroy homes and infrastructure - they expose South Africa's (SA's) dangerous blind spot, where climate disasters, human displacement, and… Read more »

South Africa: Insurers Take Hard Line On Failure to Maintain Infrastructure Aimed At Preventing Climate Change Damage

A R6.5bn lawsuit in the wake of the 2022 KZN floods reveals how insurers are no longer willing to act as underwriters of public incompetence, especially concerning damage related… Read more »